At Miguel’s Jr., everyone knows about the Garbage Burrito. The unfortunately named dish is stuffed with almost everything on the menu and has been a staple for Riverside County and San Bernardino County customers for decades. The more-is-more construction is complex, but its origin story is simple.

The joke has never worn thin. Forty years after its surprise appearance inside a Miguel’s Jr. kitchen, the Garbage Burrito is just as famous as ever. Its humorous name has helped propel this small but growing regional Mexican chain to nearly two dozen locations across the Inland Empire. Up next: Los Angeles.

Read the full article and learn Miguel’s Jr. story of origin, legacy, and family. SF Gate