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"mini" chimichanga lunch special at La Pinata, San Leandro

chimichanga (to go) at La Paz Restaurant Pupuseria, SF

This is what my friend asked when I posted on the FB about my mission to find the best chimichanga in SF. If you're not familiar, a chimichanga is a deep fried burrito with sour cream and guacamole on top! They usually have your choice of meat, rice, and beans inside. I am a fan of chicken chimichangas, but bean ones are also good.

So far, my favorite chimichanga experience has been at La Piñata, but this is mostly because I just like going here.  La Pinata is a sit-down restaurant that reminds me of San Diego Mexican restaurants I used to go to as a kid with my parents and bro or sister (anyone remember Carlos Murphy's?!  La Posada del Sol or the truly great, Casa de Pico).  La Pinata has several locations--none in SF-but I've been to the ones in Alameda and San Leandro.  Their chimichanga is smaller, comes as a lunch special with rice and beans on the side, and can be ordered with a delicious virgin margarita.

The chimichanga I tried yesterday at La Paz Restaurant Pupuseria was more fresh with moist chicken.  So if you're solely focusing on the chimichanga itself, I would go here.  It's also a sit down place, but less formal.  I actually really liked the atmosphere--similar to one of my favorite Austin eats, El Zunzal.  The chimichanga was massive so I just need to bring a friend next time with whom I can share!