Gorditas Los Metates

Gorditas Los Metates
4542 Hohman Avenue
Hammond, IN 46327 MAP
(219) 933-7554
Hours:
N/A

November 19th, 2008. 1:45 p.m.

Metates are grinding stones used to turn corn into masa to make tortillas. With 11+ varieties it’s not surprising that gorditas (little fat ones) are the specialty at this restaurant. The name of the restaurant should give you a clue as well.



Unfortunately, burritos are not remotely close to a specialty here and chips and salsa are not served with your order. My small burrito contained steak, tomato, onion, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro in a poorly folded 8” tortilla. This burrito amounted to no more than a large steak soft taco folded in a different manner. The steak was barely average in flavor, slightly fatty, and in modest quantity. The green and red sauces were good and helped the flavor, but overall I was left wanting something more and better.

I’ll go back to Gorditas Los Metates and order up some gorditas next time. They looked excellent as they were being prepared and most of the customers were ordering them a few at a time.

Off to find another burrito…



Weight: 9.5 ounces
Length: 7.5 inches
Circumference: 6.5 inches
Price: $2.60 or 27.4¢ an ounce
Beer availability: No

Flavor: 6/10 sombreros
Value: 6.5/10 sombreros