Mama Tigre's masala burrito is a fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors, featuring marinated and grilled chicken, a blend of spices like garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper, as well as a special tikka masala sauce. The grilled chicken is combined with roasted onions, green peppers, and red pepper with cilantro, wrapped in a grilled tortilla, and topped with house-made cheese sauce and a secret house spice blend. The burrito offers a unique blend of smoky, spicy, and savory flavors.
Oakton VA
Mama Tigre
Masala Burrito
grilled chicken / garam masala / cumin / turmeric / tikka masala sauce / roasted onions / green peppers / red pepper / cilantro / tortilla / house-made cheese sauce
Signature Dish
From Prep to Plate
Host Seth Tillman heads to Mama Tigre, a Mexican restaurant in Oakton, Virginia, to watch chef/owner Renu Prakash make the Tikka Masala Burrito, a fusion of Indian and Mexican flavors. Renu demonstrates how she combines Indian and Mexican spices to create a unique flavor while retaining the authentic taste of tikka masala.
Chef-owner of Mama Tigre, Renu Prakash, says that she played with spices like other kids take on Play-Doh. Now, the former owner of Tequila Grande in Oakton is playing with spices for an internationally influenced menu of Mexican favorites.
Alice Levitt, Northern Virginia Magazine
