Moms Eat Local: Machismo Burrito Bar

Moms know how tough it can be to eat out with little ones. Patch wants to help you know before you walk in the door if Machismo Burrito Bar is a good place to eat with your children.

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Is there a kids’ menu? Not officially but kids will love the chicken quesadillas or tacos. Carnitas or fish tacos are also kid friendly. When in doubt, cheese nachos are always a crowd pleaser.

Are there healthy options on the kids’ meal? All of the food is made fresh daily with the best quality ingredients and no preservatives. The menu items here are far superior to any other fast-food joint you may visit. The whole wheat tortillas are especially healthy as is the option of brown rice and plenty of vegetables including baby spinach and mushrooms. Some of the produce is hyper local in that it grows in the owner's own yard.

How does the restaurant deal with food allergies? Alert the staff and they will steer you towards items you can eat.

Is the restaurant so quiet that any childish outburst will draw attention or is there enough noise that a small cry is likely to go unnoticed? Babies are kids are more than welcome. The owner's 2-year-old daughter sat in on half of our interview, snacking on tortilla chips.

For the Meet the Chef/Owner of Machismo Burrito Bar, check back with Roxborough-Manayunk Patch on Thursday.