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Our Origins

A Meeting of Mates and Math

Bean There, Done That started in the summer of 1994. Juan was entering the "Guess the Number of Beans" contest at the Tri-County Fair. Maria was the official counter. Most people just guessed, but Juan brought a scale and a spreadsheet.

He correctly guessed 4,872 navy beans. Maria was so impressed by his commitment to accuracy that she married him three months later. They decided that if they could count beans that well, they could probably cook them even better.

They opened the first shop in a converted garage with one burner and a dream. Today, they've upgraded to three burners and a very nice microwave, but the commitment to counting every single bean remains exactly the same.

The Ground Rules

What we believe in

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Consistency

Every pinto should have the same bounce-rate. If a bean is too soft, it’s a distraction. If it’s too hard, it’s a hazard. We find the middle.

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Directness

We don't do garnish for the sake of garnish. If there is a sprig of cilantro on your plate, it is there because it has a job to do.

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The Count

We still count the beans. Not for safety, but for pride. Your burrito has exactly 112 beans. You can check, but you'll be wasting your time.

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Reliability

We open when we say we will, unless Juan is in a mood. Most of the time, he’s fine. We promise a solid 94% uptime.

The Staff

The People who Make it Work

Maria

Maria "The Counter"

Specializes in logistics and ensuring Juan doesn't put too much salt in the salsa. She has the final say on all bean weights.

Juan

Juan "The Scale"

Master of heat management and burrito wrapping. He can tell you how many beans are in a bowl just by lifting it.

The Guy

Gary (From the Post Office)

He doesn't work here, but he's here so often we gave him a shirt and a very specific chair near the window.

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