Sonoratown’s legendary Burrito 2.0 is all about paper-thin, stretchy Sonoran flour tortillas hugging mesquite-charred steak, rich pinto beans, and fiery salsa.
Burrito 2.0 with Charred Costilla Steak
Sonora, Mexico
4 burritos1 hour 15 minutes
Sources: Cross-checked against Sonoratown official menu specs, SFGate restaurant profiles, and regional Sonoran asada methods
4 servings
You’ll need
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For the Sonoran flour tortillas
For the chiltepín salsa and guacamole
For the steak and assembly
Make it step by step
11 steps · 39 min of timed cooking
Mix flour and salt in a bowl, rub in lard with fingers until crumbly, then pour in warm water and knead for 3 minutes.⏱ 3 min
Divide dough into 4 balls, cover with a damp towel, and let rest at room temperature for 25 minutes.⏱ 25 min
Crush dried chiltepín chiles with minced garlic, lime juice, warm water, and a pinch of salt to make a bright, fiery salsa.
Mash avocados in a small bowl with lime juice and kosher salt until thick and slightly chunky, then set aside.
Season the steak aggressively with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or grill over high heat until smoking hot, about 5 minutes.⏱ 5 min
Sear steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply charred with a rosy center, then rest 5 minutes and finely chop.⏱ 4 min
Roll each rested dough ball out on a lightly floured board into an ultra-thin 10-inch round.
Cook each raw tortilla on a dry hot skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds per side until puffed and lightly speckled.⏱ 30 sec
Layer each warm tortilla with Monterey Jack cheese, warm pinto beans, chopped steak, guacamole, and a drizzle of chiltepín salsa.
Fold the sides in tightly, roll into a snug cylinder, and toast seam-side down on the skillet for 1 minute until crisp.⏱ 1 min
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Chef’s tip · Rolling the lard-based tortillas paper-thin and searing the steak over screaming heat gives you Sonoratown's signature smoky char and stretchy bite.
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