One would think finding an exceptional burrito in the Southwest—particularly within visual distance of the border—would be very easy. Of course, everyone has their own idea what constitutes a great burrito. And standards differ as to a fair price for that burrito. But I had found a burrito that made me very happy at Diego’s Mexican Food in Yuma: a pollo asado burrito, about a foot long and four inches in diameter, no rice or beans, just chicken and pico de gallo, with salsa verde. Delicious and big enough for two meals. Ten bucks.
I was doing errands in Yuma today and discovered, alas, Diego’s is gone. Very gone. The signs and awnings have been removed and the red trim has been painted over.
The last posting on their Facebook page is from November, saying they’d be open Thanksgiving Day. A comment on that post asked if they’ve shut down. No response.
So what happened? Not enough business? Too much competition? Did the owners retire? Have they moved the business elsewhere? Did the landlord not renew the lease? I should have checked to see whether there was a message on the door or on the drive-through window.
Oh well. I guess I’ll be trying new places for a while. Maybe I’ll find a burrito I like even more. One with guacamole included, perhaps?
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