For 30 years, Isaac’s has been hidden away on Fries Avenue, set up in a colorless building barely painted a blank beige. But that’s okay because at Isaac’s, simplicity matters. The easiest way to start is with the red burrito, which contains a pile of shredded beef drenched in a mildly spicy stew of red chilies—all that’s tucked inside the tortilla is shredded beef and a few soupy spoonfuls of its sauce. The green burrito is even better (and hotter). That’s because its shredded pork gets mixed up with the spiciest chilies, ultimately concocting a near-nuclear sauce bound to blast through any competing flavors. Water won’t help, either—the green burrito possesses a kind of otherworldly heat that stings your lips long after the last bite goes down. The burrito isn’t suited for empty stomachs, but if you can handle the heat, the green burrito is a pleasure.

ISAAC’S CAFE 632 N FRIES AVE | WILMINGTON 90744 | 310.830.4933 | OPEN MON-SAT 7AM-6PM | FOOD FOR TWO $10-15 | CASH ONLY

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