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Eating Out in RC: Border Burrito

BY EMILY TAM

Border Burrito 
4453 Boundary Road
604-556-4100
borderburrito.ca

Eating Out in RC; Border Burrito
Border Burrito’s beef birria burrito plate, chicken tinga tacos, chicken tinga quesadilla, homemade chips and salsa and side of guacamole. Photo by Emily Tam

A convenient on-the-go Mexican restaurant opened their doors back in May 2021 within the RC neighbourhood. Border Burrito is located on the same block as Kimu Japanese Cuisine and Masala Meats. They are available for delivery on UberEats and DoorDash, but if you’re ordering for pick-up, I would highly recommend ordering directly from their website. 

Border Burrito operates as a micro-restaurant with a simple menu focusing on quality, affordability and convenience. I ordered my meal through their website, easily toggling between protein options for burritos, tacos and quesadillas.

Something unique about Border Burrito is that there is no cashier inside their micro-restaurant. Upon entry there is a kiosk where you order on your own and pay with card. 

Owner Sheila Aviles recommends trying their burrito – a customer favourite. I got to try their beef birria burrito plate, chicken tinga tacos, chicken tinga quesadilla, and homemade chips and salsa with a side of guacamole. My favourite was the quesadilla as it was perfectly cooked with melted cheese and a flavour that melts into your mouth. 

Border Burrito has a lively vibe with music playing outside and a standing table set up for hungry customers to dine as soon as their orders are ready. It is tailored for convenient pick-up at dinner time but stay tuned on both Instagram and Google as they extend their operating hours.

Emily_Tam_@hungrygirl_emily
Find more of Emily Tam’s food reviews on her Instagram page, @hungrygirl_emily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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October 2022 issue of RCC News is here

Check out the great stories from our neighbourhood in this latest issue of the Renfrew-Collingwood Community News and stay connected to your neighbours and community.

Renfrew-Collingwood Community News October 2022

View the new issue.

In this issue:

  • Why 2400 Motel became a Living Wage Employer during the pandemic
  • Collingwood Corner: The Pig and Whistle Inn
  • Vancouver Votes 2022: 15 candidates for mayor
  • Moon Festival Streamside Lantern Installation a success
  • Windermere fitness park is now open
  • Eating Out in RC: Border Burrito
  • Read On! Explore fusion cuisine in RC

Do you have a local story to tell or an event to share? We’d love to hear about it! Email rccnews-editorial@cnh.bc.ca.

The deadline for the November 2022 issue is October 10.

We welcome story submissions from 300 to 400 words long. Accompanying photos must be high resolution in a jpg file at least 1 MB large and include a photo caption and the name of the photographer.

 

 


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Eating Out in RC: Canffle

BY EMILY TAM

3581 Kingsway 
604-255-8508 
www.canffle.com/

Croffle club sandwich, salmon benny and latte
Croffle club sandwich, salmon benny and latte from Canffle. Photo by Emily Tam

Canffle opened their doors just over a year ago, in August 2021. They offer croffles (croissant waffles) and have become my favourite brunch spot in RC. Though I’d prefer to eat my croffles fresh, they are also available for delivery on UberEats and SkipTheDishes. 

Canffle’s croffles are offered both savoury and sweet, but I have only tried the savoury ones so far. One day I will go back to check out their sweet croffles as an afternoon snack since they close at around 3 to 4 pm daily.

My go-to order is the croffle club sandwich, which comes with poached chicken breast, pea meal bacon, red onion, tomato and egg inside the croffle. It comes with two croffle sandwiches in one order, so I strongly recommend bringing a full stomach or to share this entree with a friend.

I have also tried their salmon benny, which comes with your choice of waffle: Brussels, croffle or mochi. I prefer to stick with the club sandwich or opt for the bacon benny because the pea meal bacon is really good. As for drinks, I’ve only had their latte as it’s simple with milk and you can’t go wrong with a classic. 

This successful small business captivated their market through these unique croffles – bite-sized insatiable goodness. The light, airy, flakiness of a croissant combined with the crunch of a perfectly crispy waffle, further paired with a choice of your sweet or savoury comfort food.

Check out Canffle on Kingsway and let me know which croffle to try next! 

Emily_Tam_@hungrygirl_emily
Find more of Emily Tam’s food reviews on her Instagram age, @hungrygirl_emily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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