Originally Posted by
magiciansampras
What's Freebird? (Other than the song people yell out at concerts.)
If I recall correctly, I think there was one in Austin (and maybe in College Station?), sort of Gringo Hippie versions of Chipotle, non-Mexican burritos (and "Burritos" are certainly not Mexican at all, but a US invention for the palates of GenX 'Merkins attempting to put themselves in touch with the Hippie era).
Refritos instead of black beans? There writes an FTer with a dulled palate. Even the mildly seasoned black (turtle) beans of Chipotle surpass most available (canned) refritos. ....and neither beats classic homemade Refritos made with black beans cooked with enough olive oil and garlic.
Little beats those fasting, meatless Friday nights, when dinner was a bowl of "Moors and Christians" (with one or more of a variety of chile-based condiments).