Barberitos is a South-western grille and cantina franchise opening Wednesday, October 22nd in The Landings. It is specially brought to us and owned by Columbus, GA natives.
Barberitos high standards are something to be excited about, Columbus, GA area, and here is why:
1. The slogan, “Bigger Than a Burrito” is what the franchise likes to call its “community involvement and spontaneous random acts of kindness. This initiative is meant to show that the Barberitos culture is more than just about making burritos, but it is also about giving back.” Each Barberitos location finds ways to help in their community.
2. Their food is made-to-order right in front of you, exactly the way you tell them to make it, with quick service but not fast food quality.
3. Their vegetables and herbs are bought locally! Barberitos is a huge supporter of locals and do not bus in frozen ingredients from all over the nation.
4. All their ingredients are made fresh every single day.
5. Barberitos beef and chicken are naturally raised with NO added preservatives, chemicals or hormones. Yes! After so many studies on how horrible meat can be and how it can directly cause cancer if not raised/fed properly, among an array of other problems, this quality is paramount. Their caliber is standing up for our community’s health! Furthermore, they only serve grass fed beef, which is significantly lower in fat than grain fed beef, making it as lean as chicken.
6. Barberitos doesn’t use any added fats or preservatives in the preparation of their foods. We can all be thankful for no sneaky fat grams. Even though the “made from scratch” type of preparation requires more effort, they won’t compromise their philosophy.
7. Barberitos has provided a list of “7 under 7”, which is 7 different menu options, each with 7 grams of fat or less!
“1.Mini Veggie Burrito
260 Calories | 6 Grams of Fat
*To add chicken, add 70 calories and 2 grams of fat
Includes: Rice, beans (black or pinto), lettuce and salsa on a wheat tortilla.
(A small side salad is substituted for chips)
2. Healthy Burrito Bowl
Veggie: 190 Calories | 0 Grams of Fat
Chicken: 320 Calories | 3.5 grams of Fat
Includes: Choice of chicken, rice, beans (black or pinto) and salsa served on a bed of lettuce. No tortilla.
3.Farm Fresh Salad
140 Calories | 4.5 Grams of Fat
Includes: Lettuce, olives, beans (black or pinto), salsa, olives, cucumbers, & choice of fat free balsamic vinaigrette salad dressings or salsa from the salsa bar. No shell.
4.Healthy Char-Grilled Salad
220 Calories | 3.5 Grams of Fat
Includes: Lettuce, chicken, beans (black or pinto), salsa, cucumbers, & choice of fat free balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing or salsa from the salsa bar. No shell.
5.Guacamole Salad
165 Calories | 5 Grams of Fat
Includes: Spinach, black beans, salsa, cucumbers, guacamole & choice of fat free balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing or salsa from the salsa bar. No shell.
6. Healthy Soft Taco
Veggie: 140 Calories | 4.5 Grams of Fat
Chicken: 180 Calories | 4.5 Grams of Fat
Chicken & Guac: 210 Calories | 6.5 Grams of Fat
Includes: Choice of chicken, beans (black or pinto), lettuce, salsa & guacamole on a flour tortilla.
(A small side salad is substituted for chips)
7. Fish Taco (available on Fridays)
160 Calories | 5 Grams of Fat
Includes: Grilled fish, salsa & guacamole on a corn tortilla.
(A small side salad is substituted for chips)”
The owners are planning for another Barberitos in Uptown Columbus, projected to open in March 2015.
Now, go show them some love and mention this article.
*Register yourself on the Barberitos website to participate in their dinner rewards program.
Written by Jacy Jenkins
Photos provided by Barberitos website
