Cavan Padreag
SerpAPI
Ubiquitous is a word commonly defined as — common. However, that definition falls short of the word’s true mark. If something is ubiquitous, it is common in context. An item’s surroundings, location or comparable situation to other relative items in proximity define its distinctiveness. For example, one might compare ubiquitous sushi restaurants in Tokyo, baguettes in Paris, or ravioli in Italy. If this understanding is true, then if one were to read deeper into the relationship, we see that alteration of context transforms the common into an exclusive treasure. Imagine the mind-bending wonder of discovering a buttery croissant bakery in Nairobi, or Land-O-Lakes cheddar in a Beijing department store, as I once did. By altering context we alter expectations and appreciation, converting ubiquitous from common to extraordinary.
Hamburguesas El Gordo accomplishes this same joyous contradiction with their Mexican-style street-hamburgers. The metro area is inundated with hamburger options to satisfy your craving. From smashed to stuffed options, you won’t have to go far for your burger fix… Unless you’re seeking something extraordinarily special. Then you’ll want to get out of your routine and take a trip to one of their four locations for a generous Mexican-street-style burger piled high with mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, ham, bacon, avocado, peppers, and traditional American toppings — just to start. On my second time ordering, they asked if I wanted a double burger and I guffawed at the ridiculous possibility of consuming twice the meat. But absurdity is dispelling common considerations for something seemingly out of reach, or out of context. So break free from your expectations and get a delicious taste of Mexico without the travel hassles, and take an El Gordo burger off your bucket list soon.