Food travel operator SSP launches Mexican food to go concept

MiCasa Burritos, the first Mexican food to go outlet to open in a UK rail location, offers a range of fillings in burritos, on nachos or with a salad, alongside authentic Mexican drinks and snacks. Customers can choose from a burrito with coriander lime rice and refried beans, nacho corn chips with refried beans or a romaine lettuce salad – with a choice of chicken, beef, pork or chargrilled vegetable fillings. Guacamole, sour cream and a choice of three salsas is included as standard. A full breakfast offering is also available including bacon and egg burritos and fruit pots with ginger and lime, while authentic drink options include jarittos fruit soft drinks, Mexican beers and hot drinks made with Mexican cocoa and coffee beans. Sarah Jezard, chief marketing officer at SSP UK, said: "MiCasa Burritos offers something completely new to the travel market with a fiesta of flavours destined to appeal to the ever growing band of Mexican food fans. "Selling credible, authentic Mexican food and drink in a trend-setting street food concept, it will appeal not just to those in the know, but also those who are looking for something new. Mexican food is clearly a growing trend and you only have to look at the number of burrito bars that are springing up in cities across the UK to get a sense of its popularity. "We are looking to give mealtime adventurers a genuine taste of Mexico and offer a real insight into the modern take on food-to-go. MiCasa Burritos is right on the crest of the street food wave; quirky, creative and home grown with the solid foundations of authentic Mexican recipes. We're confident it will appeal to the modern market."