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Red Burrito
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
2192 Western PkwyVancouver, BC V6T 1V6
Neighbourhood: UBC
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
19 reviews for Red Burrito
19 reviews in English
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Review from Cash B.
Vancouver, BC
1/31/2012
People giving this place bad reviews don't know how to order Mexican food in Canada.
Being from Santa Fe, New Mexico I know Mexcian food *VERY* well (I am a food elitist jerk!), and this place is not that bad. I think it serves as a great alternative to the swarm of sushi/chinese restaurants in the UBC area. I can say, however, that this is the only Mexican themed food in Vancouver that is rationally priced, places like Las Margaritas charge way too much.
On to the specifics!
What I usually get: Chicken Fajita Burrito with *EVERYTHING* except onions. By everything, I mean ALL 4 types of salsa, guacamole and cheese. You people keep saying this food is bland? You live in *CANADA*, look at the size of the ladle they're using to put the salsa on your burrito; I can get more salsa on a tortilla chip! Ask for AT LEAST four scoops of that stuff- because it's actually pretty damn good.
Why does this place get 4 stars? I WISH - I REALLY wish there was a 3.5 star rating allowed on Yelp because Red Burrito doesn't deserve the whole 4 stars, but I'm rounding up anyways for the other unfair reviews. Also- they serve Horchata which always reminds me of that New Mexico sunset.
Bottom line is this: They have all of the ingredients for a good burrito right there in front of them. If you get a bad burrito it's YOUR FAULT for not knowing what to order. So ask for extra salsa, ask for extra lime, ask for less rice, WHATEVER! This is a build your own meal restaurant. -
Review from Squirts H.
Greater Vancouver Regional District, BC
5/6/2012
I recently took 7 of my colleagues here for lunch and we all got food poisoning. I left a message for the manager to contact me and have yet to receive a call back. Pretty shameful.
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Review from Sara D.
Vancouver, BC
9/29/2011
I will disclaim that this place is not good mexican food compared to mexican food in general, but for places to eat on campus, it's top shelf.
It's priced well, at $6ish for a burrito. Ingredients are always fresh, and overall pretty delish. -
Review from Vicky H.
Vancouver, BC
3/29/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a very clean restaurant and the staff if super nice and friendly. I just had their red burrito with spicy beef filling. The portion was huge, if I could only take more than one bite of this stuff. I know the standards for Mexican food in Vancouver is low but this place is just awful.
The burrito was flavorless and basically just plain disgusting. I also had a side dish of chips with guacamole and that was flavorless too. I think their food is overpriced for what it is ($6.35 for a beef burrito and $2.00 for chips and guacamole).
The only good thing about this place is cleanness and I guess friendly staff. Will not be going back to this place- EVER. -
Review from Emma L.
1/14/2011
Bleh. I don't have high standards for Mexican food in Vancouver, but Red Burrito is really bad, even considering all that. My burrito in a bowl today was flavourless and boring, and you get tiny amounts of each ingredient. For the price it's totally not worth it.
Normally Mexican food is fine for folks eating gluten-free so long as your avoid the flour tortillas, but I should have read Roanna's review of a different Red Burrito location before going there today: http://www.yelp.ca/biz... The fact that the meats contain flour would explain why my stomach is now hurting.
They don't take credit cards and there is a $0.25 fee for debit transactions, so I got charged another $0.25 for the privilege of paying for my crappy food. There's really just nothing redeeming about this place.Listed in: UBC Yelping
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Review from Edward B.
Vancouver, BC
4/28/2011
Don't know about the others but I think this place is decent. Well to be fair I don't really have much other Mexican restaurants to compare. Usually when I go to a restaurant I don't order the burrito.
The food is decent, portion is NOT that stingy. It is pretty filling. However I might have to agree that the meat they give is not that many, they fill it up usually with beans and veggies. I've only ate their beef burrito, so yeah. I never tried the guacamole either. Service is fast. Price is around $7.
Well since this is kinda like a take out restaurant, I can't really say more about this place, heheh. -
Review from Arthur d.
Vancouver, BC
8/9/2010 1 Check-in Here
The restaurant was clean and the staff were polite.
The food though.. was terrible. Ingredients from cans with very little passion involved in the preparation or presentation. I recommend looking elsewhere for a burrito.
I once thought it was difficult to get a standard burrito so wrong - but they manage in spectacular fashion. -
Review from Geoff B.
11/5/2008
Red Burrito continues to spread throughout Metro Vancouver like a delicious plague. It's a fairly standard build your own burrito place like the kind you find on every street corner in the States. They're a rarity here in Vancouver, though. Red Burrito stands up pretty well against their southerly cousins, but probably wouldn't be anything special if there was more competition. That said, the ingredients are always fresh and the tamales are quite good. The burritos are pretty unique too. They also sell horchata that, while not outstanding, is certainly passable (especially with the amount of cinnamon they put in it).
Overall, decent burritos but a tamale plate is much more worthwhile. I really wish the guacamole wasn't a dollar extra.Listed in: UBC
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Review from Reena M.
Updated - 5/12/2009 5 Check-ins Here
I am a fan because I, unlike some others who seem to have tried this place, have lowered my standards for Canadian Mexican food. I thought it was well known that Vancouver's Mex/tex-mex food scene was sub par compared to those south of the border. Do read Marc D.'s review: http://www.yelp.ca/biz... he does a good job explaining mexican food expectations here.
I am a fan because it's a decent place to go on campus for some decent priced eats and good flavour (I mean how much fast food Chinese can we eat in a week anyway?).
I'm a fan because I tried their Tortilla Soup today and it was decent and filled my tummy.
I'm a fan because they have tamales on the menu, both Chicken AND Beef.
I'm a fan because I CAN have bubble tea and mexican food in the same sitting (Pearl Fever's next doorish)!!Listed in: Yelping 101 at the University…, Hola! Bienvenidos a Vancouver!
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5/8/2009
Went here for lunch the other days for some quick, cheap eats. The prices are decent and it fills… Read more »
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Review from Anthony C.
11/21/2009
Good enough for a quick lunch near the office. I go for the fajita burrito in a bowl, change rice for beans, add guac and picante salsa. Tasty and healthy, fits with Crossfit diet basics "meats & veggies, nuts & seeds, some fruit, little starch, no sugar".
Unbonus: even for eating in, they only offer single-use plastic bowls and utensils, and styrofoam cups for water. In other words, they're enviro-ignorant. -
Review from Lucie B.
Vancouver, BC
1/25/2010
Come to Red Burrito and discover a whole new world of mediocrity. It's abysmal, even by Vancouver's admittedly low standards for Mexican food.
The food was so flavorless that I almost forgot I was eating food - the only sense was one of excessive oiliness and grease. -
Review from David L.
11/29/2009
I ordered a chicken burrito and I ended getting 3 pieces of chicken the size of a pea and size of their burritos are very small. I couldn't believe they were so cheap on the chicken and they burrito didn't taste good too. With the name burrito, mexican inspired decorations, and mexican staff, you'd expect a better burrito!
Just a note: Red burrito serves FREE burritos on your birthday. Unfortunately, I always miss the opportunity to get a free burrito, but with my bad experience, I wouldn't even bother. -
Review from Daniella F.
Vancouver, BC
10/27/2009
So every once in a while I have a serious burrito itch that needs scratching. Since Vancouver doesn't have loads of choice in Mexican food and this place is convenient to school, sometimes I grab a burrito here.
And then, I regret it. Maybe I have been too spoiled by the fast food burritos south of the Canadian border, like Chipotle or Moe's. Or, I've eaten too many good burritos. But, whatever the case, the rice tastes old, the beans are bland, the burrito is small, and there aren't enough grilled veggies or tasty salsa or anything else that makes a burrito good. I don't feel like I should lower my burrito standards just because I'm in Canada. Burritos are easy peasy to make and all the ingredients are readily available here. No excuses. -
Review from Peter S.
3/14/2010
The chicken mole burrito filled my hollow tummy the other day, but did nothing to make me smile.
"I've experienced better" sums it up perfectly. -
Review from Julie L.
Vancouver, BC
1/29/2011
This review is comparing this place to options at UBC ... not to Mexican food in general. In general, there is no Mexican food worth discussing in Vancouver (someone, please tell me I'm wrong and where to go!!). In specific, Red Burrito is a terrible Mexican place.
BUT ... in the UBC world all the parameters change.
The food is reasonably priced and the people are super friendly. You can get $3 tequilla shots, coronas, tamales (spicy beef or chicken), soft tacos, burritos, or a burrito bowl (uh?).
Very confusing to me is the policy on side items. They have quite a collection (cilantro, corn, tomato salsa, tomatillo sauce, onions, cream cheese, etc.) When you buy certain things, like soft tacos, you are allowed to have anything you want -- even guacamole -- but no cheese. When you buy tamales, you are allowed to have none of the sides, except for salsa. Sometimes I have to sweet talk them into letting me have a little lettuce ... need a little fiber after all ...
Anyway, it's convenient and easy and the price is decent (again, for the area). Fills me up for at least 4-5 hours! -
Review from Seerath H.
Vancouver, BC
5/12/2009
I'm really tired of Vancouverites raiding this place like some mexican food haven..
The burritos are good to decent if your craving something for lunch..
and the food is quick, and service is friendly..
but theres where the compliments stop..
I think this place is highly overrated and gets customers b/c there really isnt any other better competition. Taqueiras, little mexican food joints, burrito/taco stands are all over the place in the states..
and being amwrican this place does nothing to impress me..
the portions are small! and guacamole and cheese are extra.. gimme a break..
Seriously need some real mexican immigrants/ families etc to open up some competition and throw it down the way it SHOULD be done.. in fact I'd be willing willing to sponsor if I was a Canadian citizen..
anyways ok place to go as there are few options. -
Review from Brett C.
Toronto, ON
2/19/2009
This is not Mexican food. Only reason it didn't get one star is the service was okay and the prices were not ridiculous.
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Review from Rupert S.
Vancouver, BC
9/3/2010
It's cheap, the food is alright, and it's definitely not authentic. Your best bet is to get the Veggie burrito since you get free Guac. The Fajita burrito used to have peppers and onions, but lately it's just been onions. If you're looking for a cheap way to fill up for lunch, this place is alright, but it's still almost $6 and if you go with a meat option you'll probably be disappointed.
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Review from James P.
Vancouver, BC
11/29/2009
honestly i find this place really so-so... i don't know why my co-workers love it.... for the price i'm paying here, i'd rather go to the pita pit down the road, or fork out a bit more next door at Vera's
