This single star is solely for the food, which is JUST this side of disgusting. Had one of the burritos in a bowl, the shredded steak, and it was all I could do to not vomit. Sorry to all the folks who love this place, but this was really, really bad. I'm sure the scene's better at night, but the food's crap. read more

When I moved, the first night I went out I asked the bouncer to recommend the best late-night Mexican place in town. His only suggestion was Taco Bell. I immediately regretted my move. BTB was on my way home from the bars, class, and work. It was always fairly busy, peaking on football Saturdays and any night after midnight. Even still, the guys cranked out quesos and burritos like nobody's business. With no line, you can be in and out within 5 minutes. I also like how their prices include tax, so you aren't dealing with change. Easier for them and for you. I also really like the nachos here, HOWEVER I always get the chips separate because if you order the nachos and then walk home, by the time you open up the box the chips are all soggy. I think they actually give you more nacho toppings. The one time I had a burrito here I didn't really like it...so I stick to the chicken quesadillas and nachos. The owners are great, and have sponsored a couple clubs on campus (namely the boys' club soccer team). I think they have the ability and reputation to expand to other campuses and do really well. I think calling it BTB Burrito is kind of weird, since those of us who have been going since its opening know it's technically now called "Big Ten Burrito Burrito" but I will always refer to it as Big Ten or BTB. Lawsuits are overrated. read more

Hands down, best place to get a burrito in Ann Arbor! If I could, I could eat here every day. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great burrito at a reasonable price! read more

I'm from Spartan country myself, but I visited a friend in Ann Arbor and we ended up at the BTB Cantina. He knew I was a fan of Big Ten Burrito in East Lansing (which has since closed), so he figured this would be a perfect spot for me. Unlike EL, A2 isn't greedy with their liquor licenses. Combine a classic BTB meal of burritos or nachos with decent-tasting margaritas? You don't have to ask me twice! We visited on a weekday afternoon and it was pretty empty. Which was perfect considering we wanted to sit around and catch up while nibbling on nachos and sipping our margaritas. The counter staff were also quite accommodating when they figured out I was a first-timer and helped me pick out a fantastic frozen margarita. read more

By far the best burrito place EVER! I used to live in AA and took it for granted. Now I live an hour away...and I still get it. Make sure to get all the hot sauces. read more

OK, OK, so this is going to be an unreasonably harsh critique of a perfectly decent burrito joint. Read with a grain of salt (preferably on the rim of a margarita). This was my first BTB experience, though I eat and drink downstairs at Charley's every week. When I entered, the place appeared to be practically empty. Great! This would clearly be a quick and easy lunch. Right?........ There was a gaggle of young burrito-makers in the kitchen and scurrying around the cash register....they weren't goofing off, they were really working hard, but they seemed frantic and overwhelmed, considering the place was not crowded--like maybe this is the first time they were left alone without a manager or supervisor. As a collective, they seemed to make one burrito (total) at a time. Which would be fine, except for the table of 10 scientists, only 5 of which had received their food when I placed my order. Every 2-3 minutes, another order would be called--around the restaurant, heads would be raised hopefully, only to see yet another scientist heading toward the counter, as his colleagues cleared their already empty plates. By the time my burrito rolled around (took more than 10 minutes), there were 7 of us, perched individually at tables around the restaurant like vultures, eyeing the counter. As I picked up my burrito, the harried burrito-boy asked another hovering customer what he was waiting on and, I swear to you, the guy couldn't remember what he'd ordered. But for me, at last, it was lunchtime! And the burritos come with chips and salsa. A nice touch! Pero, the chips are very meh (not to mention alarmingly yellow) and the salsa was a disappointment. It LOOKED fantastic--bright and fresh and pico de gallo-y, just how I like it. But this rooster was not biting: there was not a single pepper or pepperish thing in there. Now, not everyone likes their salsa picante, and that's fine. But this was basically tomato salad. A waste of perfectly good cilantro! To the heart of the matter: my burrito itself. Very tasty. I don't really like Chipotle or Qdoba, and preferred my shredded chicken deluxe to burritos of yore from both of these places. Also weighed about 5 lbs. Good value for the money, though this raises another issue: transportation. This is going to sound like a really obnoxiously picky "but," ...BUT....my tortillla was SO strong that I couldn't cut through it. I knew I could eat only about half of my burrito for lunch and was glad that I'd get another meal (or at least a snack) out of it later today. But I had to hack at the stretchy tortilla so much that I shredded the foil wrapper, leaving myself no good way to carry the -ito of my burrito with me. And while I was at it, I splattered myself in the face with guacamole, which was a little embarrassing. Perhaps this was just nature's way of punishing me for even trying to eat a burrito with a fork, and certainly no one ever promised that a burrito would travel as easily as the pack animal from which it takes its name (or is that precisely what its name is supposed to promise us...?) Nevertheless. I feel like this was much more difficult than it needed to be. On the upside--they have plastic cups out for water (thank you!) and I used one for drinking, and one to transport my burrito remains. The story has a happy ending, and I'll finish my burrito later, before I go to Charley's for my Thursday happy hour! So....it was a solid burrito, but an inconvenient lunch. I'd come back, but I'd probably sample other burrito joints first, if only for salsa with some kick to it. read more

Drunk in Ann Arbor? Is it 2am and the bars just closed? Staff from Qdoba and Chipotle have been long asleep and counting sheep? Go to BTB - you will find that they make a mouth watering burrito or nachos with all the right ingredients! Get it with everything on it and drench it in hot sauce! And the great thing is - it's still probably healthier than eating your fill of Bell's Pizza. I haven't been to BTB in about a year - but next time I barhop in Ann Arbor - you'll find me waiting in line there. Not much seating inside but just go eat outside with some friends over some drunken conversation. On a summer night - nothin' beats that anyway. read more

I have woken up next to crumpled up tin foil more times than I care to admit, but I've come to embrace my BTB habit. For me, it's the vegetarian burrito. That thing is one of the great loves of my life. They have a ton of great menu items and the value is insane. I get out of there for under $5, which is so great, you can never feel bad about that! The staff is so nice too! Gotta love that. read more

I want to go ahead and start this by stating that I never knew this place existed in all my time working midnights in Ann Arbor. I was told about this place recently by a employee I work with, and decided to give them a shot since they talked it up greatly, talking about how it was 20x better than Qdoba (which I like). Wow,... what a joke. This was by far the worse 'Mexican' I've had in a while. I got a Half & Half Burrito bowl with half chicken and half steak. I wish I had asked for no pico because I can't stand raw onion, but that's my fault. The food I got was sub par at best,... the beans tasted canned and not cooked properly (some were crunchy). The meat itself was crap, the steak was 90% fatty and inedible due to this. The chicken was dried out and rather bland as well. The pico was my fault since I don't like onion and didn't realize it came with it (since their online ordering has boxes for "no X" despite if the item comes with it or not,... so much confusion there. I also ordered a chips&Queso due to the $10 minimum ordering requirement,..... I ate my bowl,... because I paid for it,... but honestly was rather put out about how bland the entire thing was, as well as the fact that it was cold/lukewarm. Then when I opened up the Queso, it was the most generic white queso I've ever seen (fairly certain it was Tostino's white queso). So, I can put up with that because I'm still hungry due to not eating 1/3 of my burrito bowl. I get to the third chip and I notice a green tint on it. Immediately I'm put off, and look at the rest of the chips seeing the same thing through a good portion of them. So not only did I get cold bland boring "mexican", but I also got what I feel was moldy chips. All that for $17 (tip included). You'll forgive me for not coming back here ever again,.... The only reason it didn't get 1 star was because the delivery driver was very nice, called ahead to let me know she was on the way and a time frame for the delivery. When she got here, she thanked me for the tip as well as ordering through them. Very polite and the only reason this place didn't fail hard. read more

Because of its late hours and proximity to my school building, I come here quite often. There are many better burritos around the world, but overall I am quite happy with their food and service. Tried at least half the menu, and generally they deliver what they promise. My only major qualm with their food is with their steak items. I don't know if I just have exceptionally bad luck, but when I order a steak item, I always seem to get a lot of sinew pieces that are simply inedible. This happened enough times to me that I no longer order their steak items, but maybe it is just my bad luck. read more

Ordered veggie deluxe burrito and reg ground beef burrito for myself and asked for green hot sauce and then threw in $1 tip with cashier looking. Gentlemen at cashier took order it without saying a word and paid. Guy behind me ordered a veggie deluxe as well. Cook made veggie deluxe and cashier immediately gave it to the guy behind me. Then ground beef came up right after and I had to wait another 3 minutes for cook to make the next veggie deluxe. Cashier gave me food without saying a word and I left. Pulled out of my spot and realized cashier never gave me my hot sauce. Went back in asked cashier for it and without saying a word he went grabbed it then stuck his arm out and looked away to hand to me. Got home to eat it to find that my reg grind beef was actually a deluxe. I really don't like guac or sour cream. Threw it away. My wife did like hers. To the cashier: never again will I tip in your establishment because of you. read more

This really is the best burrito place in Ann Arbor. If your idea of a good burrito is something from a sit down Mexican American restaurant or from Taco Bell, filled with greasy cheese, re-fried beans, and ground beef, then you might not like BTB. However, if you like fresh salsa, black beans, guacamole, veggies, real chicken and steak, then you will probably love this place. I love the deluxe vegetarian burrito and the vegan plate with chips. The burritos are so big, I can only eat half in one sitting, which means I get two meals for under $5!! This place is very small with only one large table for seating, so I would recommend ordering something to go. The staff is very nice, especially if you're a regular. read more

Big ten, where do I begin? Well first, let me sit down and hold your hand. I want to talk to you dear BT about following me around the country. The people in philadelphia need you, I swear they told me and there is a position. If you're downtown a2, need a burrito that you think you can finish and want to steer from qdoba/chipotle etc- this is your place. It's simple, it's fresh and it has never steered my dear tummy wrong. I've spent many times grabbing a burrito and driving home with one hand, I've never sat down on your picnic table- but it always seemed inviting. read more

Every time when I have a burrito, I think to myself, "Nothing beats the burritos at BTB!" I live in the Bay Area where burritos are a dime a dozen, but surprisingly none of the taquerias and burrito joints that I've been to can compare to BTB. I don't know what is the secret ingredient that BTB uses but the burritos are so flavorful and juicy. They are packed with plenty of rice and bean. The salsa is fresh with real chunks of onion, tomato and green pepper. The diced meat are so juicy and tender. Thinking about it really stirs up my craving for it. The place is small though with barely enough space for you to walk up to the counter and order your food. It can get a little rowdy at night especially with the drunken frat boys. I usually get one to go since the sitting space are very limited. Such an irony that a place in Ann Arbor has better burritos than most in the Bay Area. Hopefully someday I'll find a better burrito place in the Bay so I don't have to use BTB as an excuse to go back to MI. read more

To everyone from everywhere west of say, Colorado, THERE ARE NO GOOD BURRITOS IN MICHIGAN. Just like, THERE IS NO GOOD NY STYLE PIZZA IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. Given this, BTB is the best you're going to get. Also, Eff you Big Ten Association, for coming after BTB!! GREAT hours too. read more

No one here who rated this place as a 4 or a 5 has ever had a legitimate burrito. I feel bad for you. BTB is pretty good when you're drunk/high and pretty bad otherwise. None of their burrito ingredients taste fresh or have flavor. Their tortillas are average, too. Everything is just bland. I've tried it 3 times and been "meh" every time. Panchero's tries a little harder and Pacific Beach Burritos is the place to go if you want real Mexican food. edit: tried the "Fire and Ice" burrito and was pleasantly surprised. Quesadillas are okay too. This place is the definition of average. Me gusta. Love, Someone whose permanent address is 2 hours from Tijuana in SoCal read more

1. Land boring web contact 2. Build website 3. Realize you didn't eat today 4. Drive 17 miles to BTB at 3am 5. Get giant burrito 5. Find a spot at the only table 6. Watch Bob's Burgers with a cop and eat burrito read more

Amazing! Thank you BTB for your service. You can only place online orders or in person orders, no over the phone? Great food, well portioned for the most part, and healthy. Small seating area, near Packard/ Hill. Good location for me. Late night hours. read more

I don't like the burritos at BTB. The meat is just ok, the beans are not that tasty, and their salsa offerings are limited. I'm a burrito snob. I come from Colorado. I like fresh salsas, varieties of quality meat in addition to the standard burrito inputs. The main reason I designated BTB a measly two stars is to combat the intense hype surrounding the place. I think people mainly enjoy it when they're drunk, which distorts their good judgement. read more

I just come here for one thing: the chimichanga. I also come back here to relive college memories of gluttonous nights filled with consuming large fried burritos with guacamole, cheese, and salsa. In my mind, it's the best burrito sized Mexican egg roll I've had. It's not going to be the best fare ever, but it worked for college. My bf and I enjoy the deluxe steak chimichanga. When I was in college, I was also a fan of the $3.75 veggie burrito. Most recently, I had average service. Unfortunately, the last time I went, I asked for the hot green sauce w/ my veggie chimi and they forgot to give it to me. I'm hoping this was just a flub and that next time I'm in Ann Arbor, I'll be able to enjoy the full experience. read more

I love BTB. I have never been to the other location. Just this one on State. As other reviewers have mentioned, it is hard to find parking sometimes. I often end up hooking around and parking on the other side of the triangle, on Packard. I usually get the veggie quesadilla on the specials (I think that is what that board to the left of the register is) menu. I have had their burritos before, too, and they are large in portion size, and high on the deliciousness scale. I need to try more on their menu and come back and update eventually. Seating in the restaurant is not good. I almost always get this to go. It is just one big picnic table. Customer service has been a little bland at times but what do you expect?Nothing exceptional. It doesn't really bother me. One thing to watch out for: the white to-go bags they put your food in will leak. Every. Single. Time. The burrito or quesadilla or whatever you get is always pretty saucy. And they just wrap it in tin foil, which is normal... but it leaks right through the white bag they put it all in! So anyway, fix that, and you'll get 5 stars. Oh, one other thing: love that they are open latelatelate! read more

If you are hungry, it's late at night, or drunk this is a great place to go. The burritos are huge, full of ingredients and cheap. These aren't the best burritos in the world, but they have a bunch of flavor and are also made super quickly. read more

I love lots of people who love Big Ten Burrito. But I myself do not share the love. I think the staff, location, and hours are great, but the smallest thing I can order is too much burrito for little me, and I don't dig the flavors - I find the veggie and chicken versions decidedly bland, not to be saved by adding sauce. I am proving to be a law school grinch, I know. When I was eating in San Francisco over the summer and ordered alcohol at breakfast (What! It was a mimosa!), the waiter who IDed me saw my Ann Arbor address and told me he designed the BTB logo. It's a good logo. I was glad they made the little problem with the Big Ten conference go away and didn't have to change their name. read more

I didn't get this place, or the following for it, for the longest time. Every time someone mentioned going there I rolled my eyes, because I never saw the appeal that BTB had on people. Was it convenience? Was it the 'cool' factor? I just didn't get it. Almost every visit was spent waiting in lines with drunk frat guys, and the food was mediocre at best. Then I found the deep fried goodness of the chicken chimichanga. A big burrito filled with cheese, salsa, rice, beans and chicken, then deep fried and paired with a side of sour cream and MORE cheese. I'm pretty sure it's more calories than I am supposed to eat in a day, and that's OK with me. Their chips and salsa are pretty decent too, but nothing to write home about. Prices are reasonable, but overall I compare this place to Qdoba and Chipolte. I think I like Pancheros better, but again, all of them seem the same. I don't get the hype here... I think it's because probably over half of their business is done at night, when all of the students are walking around drunk with the munchies. Dude, when you're drunk, everything tastes good. read more

You have to think to yourself before you walk in to here....are you drunk? Is it past 2am? Is this a good idea? If the answers to all the above are YES, then you better make sure you stop in to this busy burrito spot and grab some food to go. It is highly convenient, busy and beats Panchero's chain-made burrito any day of the week. I'm especially fond of the extensive menu and of course, the tolerance of the staff when I walk in, can't make up my mind, and they understand that I've been at the bar for the last 5 hours. read more

INSANELY QUICK SERVICE! Food was good, like what you'd expect from a hole in the wall pseudo-mex place at 3am. read more

Yo this place is great for a late night food run. It's pretty cheap and tasty. I ordered the chicken burrito and it was pretty normal and savory as far as burritos go. I think I definitely need to come back and give this place a second try. I've heard their chicken quesadillas are lit! For reference the burritos are Chipotle sized! That's what I'm talking about! read more

Positives: Price, tasty Meat, Fast, usually consistent* Negatives: Would it be so hard to press your own burritos like Pancheros? *do not go sober on Thursday - Saturday nights. The burritos they pawn off on drunks are half the size of their portly daytime cousins, and you will be disappointed. I'm not blaming them - I am sure they put up with a lot of crap from drunks and have to crank them out, but they aren't their best work. read more

Its a drunk food burrito joint, crazy greasy and open super late. The food isn't at all bad tasting, just really heavy and visibly unhealthy. Got a quesadilla once that literally gushed out grease with every bite. Pretty much perfect when you're sauced and hungry at 2 AM, and not really worth it at any other point in the day. I'd recommend the fire and ice burrito, but pretty much anything on the menu will hit the spot if you're in the mood for this kind of restaurant. BTB's definitely got it's niche, and I think it does it pretty well, but I'll never understand how people eat here sober. read more

I don't get the hype. I realize that in a pricey town like Ann Arbor, it's exciting to find dirt cheap food so close to campus. But the cheapest eats at BTB are terrible - the bean burrito is just like plopping a can of Ortega refried beans on top of a bland flour tortilla and sticking it in the microwave. With about 5 minutes of work, you can do that at home even cheaper. Of course, the pricier options are tastier. I've had an okay multilayer burrito with better beans and beef. But once you get into that price range, what's the point? It isn't that great. But I will grant you that it's way better than Tio's. Ann Arbor just isn't a good town for Mexican. read more

Definitely not the best burrito I have ever had, but it was huge, CHEAP and was made in a few minutes. I wish I was in the area more often to try this drunk. This seems like some killer 3 am regret in the morning food. Guac was above average and reasonably priced as well for the portion. read more

Drunk? Got the drunchies and don't want a hangover the next day? go to btb! They're open till 4AM! Get the deluxe steak nachos, chips on the side, with rice instead of beans, and with habanero sauce. SO GOOD! The chips are double fried with salt sprinkled on top. It's crunchy and delicious! Salsa is always very fresh and guacamole is to die for. I am not a fan of their beans so I substitute it with their rice. Be careful when you ask for sour cream, becuase their portion of sour cream is "drenched". Steak is always seasoned to perfection. It's not the most authentic or the best mexican food. But it definitely trumps Moe's, Chipotle, and whatever other chain mexican restaurants in town. read more

Big Ten is one of the best things to happen to Ann Arbor in a long time. The smaller location on State Street opened up my senior year and, since my friends and I lived on Division it was the best thing that ever happened to us. There is no good late night mexican on that side of campus, and I don't know about you but I'm not the biggest fan of panchero's....remember the soup nazi? Sometimes Panchero's can be like the quesadilla nazi.... Big ten burritos are CHEAP (or at least they used to be) and HUGE. Not to mention they actually taste really good. Big ten has saved me from a massive hang over more times than I care to admit.... read more

Really good food, but usually tastes a lot better on football Saturdays for more reason.... I suggest the chicken quesadillas, the burritos are pretty good but will give you a food baby read more

I'd always heard this place was good so I ordered a burrito thru GrubHub for lunch and it was great! Fast delivery and although it was a little soggy when I took it out of the container it was just a little and still hot. Also, super fresh veggies and ingredients. Definitely one of the best burritos I've had around here. Chipotle or Qdoba do not even compare. read more

Chimichanga. Chimichanga chimichang chimichanga! Absolutely delicious! It's not authentic, but it is amazing. The chimichanga is literally a massive fully stuffed burrito complete with rice, melted cheese, beans, and your choice of protein thrown into a deep fryer. Get the deluxe so you can have salsa, guacamole, more cheese, and sour cream on the side. The food comes out quickly and there's just one long table to sit at with pretty loud music in the restaurant, but this is a great place to grab a quick bite, especially if you have the late night munchies. I just came here last night and am already craving another chimichanga. read more

This little hole in the wall is rather unassuming with a single table for eight the "restaurant" is mostly a kitchen. I went with the beef chimichanga... it was delicious. Just the right proportions of ingredients and served with extra cheese and pico on the side. It was even better with the red sauce, but it was good al natural as well. The people behind the counter were friendly and I'm looking forward to trying another burrito from here! read more

BTB, how I love thee. Anyone who has seen my yelp profile knows, BTB chicken quesadillas are my last meal if I'm awaiting execution. This continues with this location. Some seem to judge it harshly and personally I prefer the Cantina a few blocks away or the now-defunct location on Packard but this hit the spot when I needed it. I don't always visit Ann Arbor, but when I do, I prefer BTB. read more

Pretty small joint hard to get seating. Food wasn't bad, but wasn't amazing. Just a lot of burrito for your buck. I got the San Diego and found the steak to be very salty. read more

Big Ten Burrito was the best part of going to college in Ann Arbor (well, aside from the friends, the parties. . .the degree). It's open until 3 am, which was always awesome. The burritos were huge, perfect for after a late night at the Jug. The owners are University of Michigan grads, which shows that Ann Arbor just keeps pulling on you. They are very friendly. It is hard for someone to NOT find something they will like at BTB - nachos, vegan plate, burritos, tacos, etc etc etc. If you're in Ann Arbor, wait in the line in the tiny burrito place on State street (yes, despite the Packard address, it's on State between Hill and Packard) and I PROMISE it will be worth your while. My best friend from college still calls me to make me jealous when she drives through Ann Arbor and stops at BTB! read more