Burro Blanco is a new Mexican eatery in the backstreets o...


  • Burro Blanco is a new Mexican eatery in the backstreets of Khalidiya. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Burro Blanco is a new Mexican eatery in the backstreets of Khalidiya. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Saied El Hakim is the owner of Burro Blanco. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Saied El Hakim is the owner of Burro Blanco. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The eatery's popular dishes include burritos, avocado fries and quesadillas. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The eatery's popular dishes include burritos, avocado fries and quesadillas. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • They also sell Jarrito Mexican sodas. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    They also sell Jarrito Mexican sodas. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The window-in-the-wall eatery opened in May 5, where Julie's Restaurant used to be. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The window-in-the-wall eatery opened in May 5, where Julie's Restaurant used to be. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Despite the summer heat, patrons can choose to take out and wait in their cars or brave the temperature and eat outside (which is ideal during cooler temperature). Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Despite the summer heat, patrons can choose to take out and wait in their cars or brave the temperature and eat outside (which is ideal during cooler temperature). Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • El Hakim creates one of their most popular dishes: a pulled beef chuck burrito. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    El Hakim creates one of their most popular dishes: a pulled beef chuck burrito. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The former Toronto resident says what makes Burro Blanco different from other Mexican eateries is that most of the ingredients used are fresh and made that day of. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The former Toronto resident says what makes Burro Blanco different from other Mexican eateries is that most of the ingredients used are fresh and made that day of. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The pulled beef chuck burrito is a popular choice with a base price starting at Dh38. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The pulled beef chuck burrito is a popular choice with a base price starting at Dh38. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • As are the Avocado Fritas which cost Dh23. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    As are the Avocado Fritas which cost Dh23. Chris Whiteoak / The National