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The famous Allsups burrito

  • Allsups offers multiple deep-fried treats to sate the appetite of most any visitor. Crystal Burnesky-Robertson • The Madill Record
    Allsups offers multiple deep-fried treats to sate the appetite of most any visitor. Crystal Burnesky-Robertson • The Madill Record
  • Hungry visitors can choose between a beef & bean burrito, a chicken chimi or other fried goodies. Crystal Burnesky-Robertson • The Madill Record
    Hungry visitors can choose between a beef & bean burrito, a chicken chimi or other fried goodies. Crystal Burnesky-Robertson • The Madill Record

    The Allsups Deep Fried Burrito, a legend as big as the Texas sky itself. From the humble beginnings of a drive-in grocery store in Roswell, NM to locations stretching across nine states that include Texas and, just recently, Oklahoma.

    The golden-fried tortilla wrapped delight has made its way here to Madill with the new Allsup’s location that opened recently. Last month was the 50th Anniversary of the multi-generational treat that has a cult following to date.

    Peoplearedetouringmiles out of the way on road trips just to be able to grab a few for the road. Posting photos to social media with #allsupsburrito, to show they got one.

    Some may have wondered what the hype is all about. As a native Texan, I basically grew up eating these tasty treats.

    I am fairly certain I was eating a deep-fried bean and beef burrito before I could walk. As a kid, my family moved around quite a bit. However, my family roots are buried deep in west Texas and New Mexico.

    Stopping off to get a quick fountain drink and a burrito while filling up the car with gas was something very normal. Some might ask, “A burrito from a gas station convenience store”? With 27 million burritos sold each year that many people can’t be wrong.

    Oh, isn’t that just a chimichanga? Well, they have those too. The “chimi” is a deep-fried legend in its own right with shredded chicken or beef.

    They also have the Cheese and Bean or Hatch Green Chili burrito that will add an extra kick to your day. Those that are true die-hard fans will top them off with the just as famous Allsup’s taco sauce or the really wild add some mustard. Whatever the