<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1GUo8f_0wOQKZi000" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1GUo8f_0wOQKZi000" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Dave Jensen</figcaption></figure><p>Having began in 1994, Big City Burrito in Northern <a href="https://999thepoint.com/tags/colorado/">Colorado</a> will be going through some changes, including new ownership. They've been a local <a href="https://999thepoint.com/category/fooddrink/">favorite</a> for a long time, but maybe this is the boost it needs.</p><p>Well known for their very big, potato burritos, <a href="https://bigcityburrito.com/">Big City Burrito</a> opened on South College in Fort Collins in 1994, feeding hungry Downtown Fort Collins shoppers and workers as well as hungry CSU students.</p><p>Who are the new owners and what changes have they already made?</p><h2>Big City Burrito in Colorado Makes Big Changes</h2><p>It was <a href="https://fortcollinschamber.com/big-city-burrito-big-city-burrito-announces-new-ownership-and-expanded-offerings-in-fort-collins-and-loveland/#:~:text=Fort%20Collins%2C%20CO%20%E2%80%93%20Big%20City,with%20their%20business%20partner%20Adam.">officially announced in October of 2024</a>, that in May of 2024, Big City Burrito had gotten new owners. New owners that bring a wealth of restaurant experience to the small chain.</p><p>The new owners are <a href="https://issuu.com/palmettobluffclubliving/docs/digital-augustseptember-2023-final/s/28909376">Don and Cleta Yamauchi</a>, along with another partner. Don Yamauchi is a well-trained executive chef; he and wife Cleta have worked at more than a few restaurants and casinos.</p><p>The couple had their own restaurant in Sanibel Florida, but hurricane Ian in 2022 destroyed that dream. Later in 2022 Don became executive chef at a <a href="https://www.montage.com/palmettobluff/">luxury resort in South Carolina</a>. Perhaps the thought of going through another hurricane brought the couple to Colorado.</p><h2>New Owners Bring New Changes to Big City Burrito in Colorado</h2><p>While it wouldn't be surprising to see more Big City Burritos across Colorado in the future, the new owners have already made some changes:</p><ul><li>New menu items.</li><li>No extra charge for sour cream or guacamole.</li><li>Breakfast burritos available all day on Saturday and Sunday and opening earlier those days, at 7:00 a.m.</li><li>A new catering trailer.</li></ul><h2>MORE Colorado &amp; Food: 30 Restaurants That Fort Collins Misses the Most</h2><h2>MORE Colorado &amp; Food: A Look at La Mariposa in Loveland</h2><p>If you haven't heard of <a href="https://www.lamariposarestaurants.com/">La Mariposa Mexican Restaurant</a> before, I would be kind of surprised, as everyone loves their traditional and modern Mexican cuisine.</p></div></body>

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Local Burrito Chain in Colorado Announces New Changes

Having began in 1994, Big City Burrito in Northern Colorado will be going through some changes, including new ownership. They've been a local favorite for a long time, but maybe this is the boost it needs. Well known for their very big, potato burritos, Big City Burrito opened on South...