Restaurant Defends $22 Burrito By Saying It's 'Not An Everyday Burrito'

A restaurant in — would you believe? — San Francisco is hearing it from diners who can't believe that they're charging $22 for a burrito.

Of course, as the proprietor says, this is no everyday burrito…

According to The New York Post foodies in San Francisco were losing their minds over the birria burrito at a restaurant called La Vaca Birria. In fact, The San Francisco Chronicle named it one of the best burritos in the city.

By the way, birria is having a moment right now. I still am not exactly sure what it is, but it's this great beef with what I now know is called "consommé" that you dunk it in. It's probably been around forever, but like Stanley tumblers, people only started losing their minds over it recently.

But now, there's a problemo with the ‘rito down at La Vaca Birria: while diners used to be able to grab one for $12 to $16 that’s not the case anymore.

It's now $22.

Of course, the price of everything is up, but the proprietor Ricardo Lopez knows his burrito's worth.

"We do not see ourselves as an everyday burrito," he told The Guardian.

This is the greatest answer he could have possibly given to a question about the rising prices.

You know how if you buy a really nice sports car, you don't drive it every day. You bust it out for special occasions to wow the crowds.

That's this burrito. It's a status symbol.

Want an everyday burrito? Mosey on down to Taco Bell or Moe's.

If you're looking to celebrate a special occasion, a birria burrito will do the trick.

Also, I'll be honest with you, that price tag doesn't seem too crazy to me. Maybe it's where I live, but I've definitely seen some ‘rito’s at that price point.

Should it be that high? Well, that's certainly open for debate, but Bidenomics sure isn't helping on the burrito front.