Off the Beaten Path-The Wet Mole Burrito

Living on, or near campus guarantees close proximity to great eateries ready to feed hungry college stomachs. When Benson gets boring, one can always count on these small businesses to refresh our palette with actual flavor. Henry’s fresh Mexican grill is one of these establishments worth going to in order to satisfy a “healthy” college appetite.

Henry’s Fresh Mexican Grill resides across the street from the Alumni Science Building, right next to Yum Yum Tree. They have the usual fare at a Mexican restaurant. Their burritos and nachos are all great tasting and are worth every penny spent. But that’s the usual stuff one can get at the cafeteria, why not get something different?

Enter the Wet Mole Burrito…BWAAAH! What exactly is that? Well, the Wet Mole Burrito consists of a burrito filled with rice, beans, and meat, all covered in a mole negro, a black, but incredibly rich and complex sauce. Usually, mole is of a brownish-red color, but because Henry’s is Oaxacan style restaurant, the sauce is black. Mole sauce blends together a variety of chili peppers, garlic, onion, herbs, spices, and chocolate. While the burrito is not that appealing to the eye, do not let that turn you off one of the tastiest attractions so close to campus.

As I took my first bite of the burrito, I was honestly nervous because the sauce was so black, but I soon realized I had nothing to fear. The sauce was a very, very complex tasting concoction. I could taste each ingredient used to make the sauce. Each pepper and herb worked together, developing into a strong, spicy taste that complimented the meat in the burrito. The spices gave a taste that was very spicy, but with little heat. Like spark plug, the heat is over as soon as it starts. The heat finishes with the smooth, rich flavor from the chocolate. The chocolate mellows the ending, tying the whole dish together in a unique and satisfying flavor which begs for another bite. The Wet Mole Burrito is one of the best and memorable dishes I have ever eaten. Because Henry’s is so close, you readers have no excuses to not try it. Comment about it after you try it! I look forward to reading what you think about it. See ya next time!