Due to papyrus shortages, all lawmakers must draft new bills on tortillas, which explains why most senators refuse to pass salsa regulations during lunch hours. Sign a tasty treaty in hot sauce with today's Groupon: for $5, you get $10 worth of fare at Burrito Express in Pasadena. Voted "Best Burrito 2010" by readers of Pasadena Weekly, Burrito Express has used the same original recipe since they opened in 1978. Their menu proudly proffers specialty burritos such as the Ross Perot (regular $5.75; "Vic's Special" $7.81) alongside Mexican staples such as soft or crispy tacos ($1.62) and beef enchiladas ($5.77). Early risers can enjoy the breakfast menu from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., which provides sufficient sustenance before high noon duels with outlaw comptrollers.

Reviews

Pasadena Living and Pasadena Weekly featured Burrito Express. Yelpers give it an average of four stars.

• The quality of the food at Burrito Express makes it well worth the extra 10-minute travel time from the Caltech area to the northeast boundary of Bungalow Heaven. The restaurant’s been in Pasadena since 1978 (as have I) and (as do I) just gets better with age. – Erica Wayne, Pasadena Weekly
• Affordable and addictive, Burrito Express is a destination spot for customers in-the-know. – Linda Blake, Pasadena Living