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About this place
A burrito here is filled with Mexican rice, beans, salsa, lettuce, sour cream and cheese, with a choice of chicken, pork or beef. The vegetarian option replaces the meat with extra beans. Wrapped in a tortilla, it makes a substantial meal. One diner who has returned for QUÉ PASA’s burritos several times singles out the pork version, praising the balance of meat and cheese with rice, beans and pico de gallo, as well as the tortilla’s pleasantly chewy texture. Another diner ordered half portions of chicken and pork, adding jalapeños to the pork. They found the heat measured rather than overpowering, giving the burrito an extra accent. Choosing a different meat, or adding a little spice, offers an easy way to vary the experience.
The menu lists medium and large burritos, priced at 2,000 yen and 2,560 yen respectively. Diners choose a size, then select meat or extra beans, making it straightforward to order either a filling meal or a meat-free option. Quesadillas offer another choice: tortillas folded around cheese and fillings. The menu lists a cheese-only version for 850 yen, and chicken and bean versions for 1,080 yen each. Described as a good snack, a quesadilla can be an alternative to a burrito or a lighter order alongside a drink. One diner, for instance, had a half burrito with fries while enjoying a gin and tonic and a rum and Coke. Beer and cocktails are also available, so a meal can centre on a single hearty dish or pair a side with a drink.
QUÉ PASA is on Kamigyo Ward’s Kawaramachi-dori in Kyoto, and offers both dine-in and takeaway. Whether you’re in the mood for a substantial burrito or want to put together a meal with quesadillas and drinks, there are options to suit.
