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    Black Cat Burrito

    3.9 (196 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Tex-Mex, Salad
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Peter S.

    The workers here are friendly college students. The person at the counter with the dramatic emo clothing was friendly and accommodating. She made me pine for my own undergraduate days. We liked her a lot. The atmosphere here is fun. With the good beer selection, this is definitely a good college student haunt. The guac was nearly perfect, which says a lot, because I tend to loathe smooth / non-chunky guac. It taught me something: I *can* like smooth guac! I'd give it an A! The chips are kind of meh. Store bought. B- I'd give the Cheeseburgerrito an A. The pickles worked remarkably good; if I ordered this again, I'd ask for extra pickles. If you have kids, this is perfect, and a single burrito easily fed both my 5 and 9 year old. The nachos are big fat fail. F!!! They were dry, boring, and **desperately** needed more cheese, by double, and for the cheese to be melted to distribute the fats and oils to the chips underneath. They used real cheese, which is the way to do it, but shredded room temp cheese just doesn't cut the mustard. The only thing that saved the dish for me was that I ordered a cup of chimichurri sauce, which provided the much needed oil and moisture. The chimichurri sauce was very tasty, but *slightly* bland. It should've had a little more garlic, but chimichurri sauce from Latin America is probably a little too much garlic for the typical American palate. I'd give it a B+. Another big fat fail was the steak. OMG. F!!! The steak was so tough there were a few pieces I had to pick out of my mouth and place it on the side of my plate. Wow, guys! I can't figure out if nobody here eats the food or if they just don't care because of employee discount, but that steak was horrendous! So if it seems like I'm saying the good was very good and the bad was horrid, that's exactly what I'm saying. I'm still giving this establishment two stars instead of 3 because I *refuse* to believe that the manager of this store would sample the nachos and the steak and say "Yup, those are excellent products!". They are objectively bad, which makes me think that nobody is keeping watch of the quality of the food.

    PBR in draft!
    Marty M.

    Veggie and tofu quesadilla was excellent! Salsa was good, chips were crunchy, Valentina in the bottle, and the PBR on tap and cold. Kinda hard to beat the combo! Service was friendly and food came out quickly. Cozy fun spot down under on Depot Street half block from Mast General with a casual hippie/hipster vibe.

    steak enchiladas
    Nata D.

    The portions & flavor were absolutely delicious. We went out looking for some mexican food & we're not disappointed here. There was a big party that had ordered ahead of us but our food had come out very quickly regardless! The employees were great & service was quick. We got full & enjoyed every bite! Would recommend !

    Jerk Chicken Burrito
    Evan Y.

    Jerk Burrito. Interesting and delicious flavor combinations! The burritos were stuffed full and totally satisfying. The coleslaw on the side was also a nice touch. It's sweetness cut the spicy topping of the burrito. Also the restaurant atmosphere was definitely different and more casual but fitting for the food.

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    Erin W.

    Such a solid burrito spot!! We wanted a meal to take back to our campsite and this was perfect Vibe: Grungy, casual vibe which we loved. No frills and come as you are. Stickers everywhere inside. The inside is underground and small-ish, no outdoor seating Menu: Love all the funky burrito flavors & vegetarian options! Reminds me of flaming Amy's in Wilmington. Love the BBQ trash burrito and Sage burrito. So flavorful and jam packed! I wasn't a fan of the salsa sampler (none were memorable) but wanna try the Queso next time Parking: No parking lot in front, some street parking and a pay lot up the hill (4 min walk) Covid: Clean pens, plastic dividers at checkout. No outside seating though

    Don't Be A Jerk burrito with chicken. Really good.
    Nicolas G.

    This place had been on my radar for some time. This place was fantastic. A little hole in the wall, but the food was great. I had the Don't Be A Jerk burrito with chicken, which was great. My wife had the steak enchiladas ... the flavor was fantastic. All good. We all agreed that we'll come back again next time we're in town.

    Massive lump of burrito

    Stopped in today around 2:30. Food phenomenal. Portions massive. Service way above average and far beyond just about anywhere we've been in this entire area. Very inexpensive for what you get. Haven't seen a $1 draft in over a decade. Great vibe inside only to be bolstered by the upbeat aura of the staff. Nice to see someone give a shit about what they are doing and who they are doing it for in a time when quality service is becoming a lost art. Skip the overpriced pans of trash at Chipotle and give this place your business. They won't disappoint.

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    Alissa D.

    First time here and really enjoyed it! The girl at the counter was very helpful when asked about vegan options. I got the Lesson of the Sage Burrito- made vegan by removing the garlic aioli. I tried the Coconut Curry sauce on the side and while its tasty I will say it's not for me. Just not a huge coconut girl A heads up - The guacamole is not vegan and does contain sour cream. All tortillas are vegan except for the Chipotle. Would love to come back for sure. Cool environment too. Awesome portions for price

    Jason G.

    Service was a bit slow at first. but overall this is a great place to eat. you won't go away hungry. they feed you well here. I like the variety of items to choose from. and the interior is pretty hip too. stop by, you won't be disappointed.

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    The burritos were great, service was quick! It has a casual and college like ambiance!

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    Absolutely loved the cheeseburgerrito and we also got the black cat salad which was pretty good as well. Nice service would go back again.

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    Great food. Awesome atmosphere. Good to unwind after a day with the family in the Boone area.

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    Visited while on vacation and we absolutely loved the food! The burritos are huge. The queso fries are incredible.

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