Soul Burrito

A Soul Burrito will open March 23 at the Dauphin Plaza in Susquehanna Township.

(Sue Gleiter, PennLive)

For a mere $20, you can tackle one of Soul Burrito's mammoth burritos when it opens its new restaurant.

"It's only right to make a huge burrito and see if someone can eat it," said Obi Linton, owner with his wife, Nicole.

The hefty 10-pound "Ridiculous" burrito will join other Soul Burrito favorites, including the Greedy and South of the Border burritos as well as the "Mac Attack" macaroni and cheese.

The restaurant will open March 23 at 3816 Union Deposit Road in the Dauphin Plaza in Susquehanna Township. It's the third outpost for the Lintons who also rove about central Pa. with their Soul Burrito food trucks.

They own a stand at the Broad Street Market in Harrisburg, and last summer opened a restaurant at 405 Walnut St. in Harrisburg.

"We wanted to have a broader reach in the Harrisburg vicinity," Obi Linton said.

The new Soul Burrito is the first in the suburbs and the largest to date with seating for 67 diners. The Lintons hope to appeal to families and those who can't make it to their other locations, which are only open during the day.

Soul Burrito has grown rapidly since 2014 when the Lintons hit the road with their food truck. They focus on bold burritos made with seasonings such as Caribbean spices, curry and Japanese basil.

Burritos combine soul food, Jamaican and Caribbean influences.

"We are just burritos without borders. You can pretty much do anything you want. As long as the flavors work together, we'll make it," Obi Linton said.

They also make and bottle homemade sauces including Jamaican Sensation and South of the Border jerk seasoning.

The dining room, with its takeout counter, plays off of the Soul Burrito theme with accents of red, black, white and silver. They are considering a "Wall of Flame" to recognize customers who eat the Ridiculous as well as the Flamrrito, a hot burrito.

The Ridiculous is built from three burritos rolled together, and diners can request to make it from any of Soul Burrito's burrito offerings.

They also serve tacos, burrito bowls and salads. Prices range from $7 for burritos to $7.25 for burrito bowls and tacos.

In the near future, the Lintons plan to add delivery.

Soul Burrito will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. It will be closed Sundays. Phone is 717-635-8354.