Little Donkey
Little Donkey (the English translation of "burrito") is a 140-seat taqueria and Southern-influenced Mexican restaurant located at 2821 Central Avenue in Homewood. Opened on April 3, 2012, the restaurant's menu features tacos, burritos and tortas made with hand-rolled tortillas and slow-smoked meats. Other specialties include fried chicken with Mexican spices, roasted shrimp with salsa and guacamole, and hickory-smoked barbecue tacos.
The restaurant was created by Birmingham's Fresh Hospitality Group, headed by Nick Pihakis of Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q and Little Donkey chef Joshua Gentry. The redesign of the former ABC Store was spearheaded by partner John Michael Bodnar. Suppliers include Mt Laurel Organic Farm, McEwen & Sons and other regional producers. LeNell Camacho Santa Ana coordinated the bar menu, featuring "The Donkey's Daddy" cocktail with tequila, bourbon, hibiscus syrup and key lime juice.
A second Little Donkey is planned for downtown Tuscaloosa.
In 2014, Little Donkey's adovado burrito was named one of the country's best in statistician Nate Silver's ESPN website FiveThirtyEight's America's Best Burrito bracket contest. It advanced to the second round.
References
- Carlton, Bob (October 27, 2011) "Birmingham-based Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q plans to open fast-casual Mexican restaurant in Homewood." The Birmingham News
- Carlton, Bob (April 3, 2012) "Little Donkey restaurant in Homewood offers Mexican food with Southern kick." The Birmingham News
- Carlton, Bob (June 27, 2014) "Homewood's Little Donkey restaurant advances in ESPN website's America's Best Burrito bracket." The Birmingham News
External links
- Little Donkey website