I have poo-poo’d (so to speak) Chipotle Mexican Grill many times here on Slope, and my argument is always the same: why should the corporate purveyor of mediocre Mexican fare thrive by charging 50% more than all the terrific mom ‘n’ pop Mex places that serve much better food? It’s always baffled me.

The last time I talked about this, I received a mildly racist tweet implying that – – to paraphrase the person contacting me – – the products from the dirty Mexican joints were unfit for human consumption. Well, now that Chipotle’s e. coli outbreak had shuttered places all over the Pacific Northwest, I’m even more content to enjoy the fabulous, inexpensive fare at my local Los Gallos, thank you very much. Another burrito al pastor, por favor!