If you're a teenager living in Chicago, you most likely have hard cravings for some good Mexican food to fill your stomach. In my opinion, you can always find the best burrito or taco joint in the suburbs. One of them being Burrito House on Milwaukee Avenue. The restaurant itself is located in a small plaza, just next to Ballard road, and Chasers.
When you first gaze your eyes upon the restaurant, the sign is not the flashiest. The words, "BURRITO HOUSE", in big bold red letters is written with a mexican man scarfing down a burrito. I don't know why but after all the times that I have been there, I have always tried to enter through the exit doors. Probably because it's closer to the register. Anyway, when you first walk in the smell of cooking steak on the grill, and strong spices entices you. The establishment has nice interior, with the walls being lined with a few paintings of a mexican scenery, and a tv that's always playing in the middle of the dining room. A good restaurant has to have nice tables. Burrito House has great tables that are lined with ceramic tiles with design on them. A good sight for when you sit down to eat. There's always a worker bringing out fresh food to be prepared. The doorway from which he comes looks very nice, as it is designed to look like doorway made of rocks, i thought it was a very nice touch. Overall, i really enjoy the setting, with my favorite spot of the restaurant being in the back where there are high chairs with a ledge-like table where it is a lot better to eat when you are with your friends.
The menu, as you would imagined was mostly consistent of burritos and tacos. But this establishment does not just serve that, Burrito House also makes burgers and fries, so it's also kind of like burger joint. The place also makes the best supreme nachos that you'll ever taste. One small problem I would have with the menu is that the larger menu that is in front of your face is not really the main menu. The main menu is to your left when you look up. That is where you will find all of the deals and specials for the burritos, tacos, and tasty tortas. A king size chicken burrito is $6.00, a normal taco is $2.20, a large torta with any choice of meat for $4.80, and you can order all of these with some really tasty sides such as cheese fries for $2.70, or a side of beans and rice coated in shredded mozzarella cheese for $1.35. I, myself am always compelled to order a king size chorizo burrito with a side of rice and beans for $8.50 and a large orange soda. This may sound like a bit, but believe me, they give you a lot of food. And with great service might I add. The cashier always has a smile on his face and is very friendly when you are ordering. Every worker in that place wears jeans, a blue Burrito House shirt and their own baseball cap. I found that when you order, you can see them making the food right in front of you is a very nice touch. Really shows you what you are about to eat without any tricks.
The food did take long to be served and when it was, it looked so elegant and ready to be devoured. The worker kindly asked me if I wanted any hot sauce or a side and I asked for mild sauce because I can never handle anything spicy. The burrito itself looked very nice on a long platter , thrown on the grill for a minute or two to give it that crispy tortilla taste to it as amazing. I always smear my beans on the bite i'm about to take to get a better taste. The burrito tasted really great. It had perfect proportions within in it, because with most burrito places, I am always served a burrito with a glob of sour cream on one side, or all of my beans at the bottom. But no, all ingredients were evenly spread out and it made it all the more worth it to spend almost 9 bucks. Not being able to control myself, i always end up devouring my burrito before i can wash it down with my soda. It's ok, because because i'm always left with a little bit of rice and beans to eat after. I always put a little salt on my bean to give it more flavor then mix the beans and rice together for an even better side meal. The food itself is very filling and i'm always left wanting something sweet afterwards. Burrito House has very tasty horchata drinks and golden yellow flan that always satisfies me.
Overall, from the presentation of the restaurant's food, to its friendly workers makes every visit there the best. It's a huge bonus to live 5 minutes away from this tasty burrito joint. The food never disappoints me and always gets me full, as well as satisfying my taste buds. There food is priced very reasonable, with small orders that are cheap that can also fill you up. The place is ever crazy busy, but I would say the busiest it gets is around 5-7pm dinner time. There bathrooms are very clean as well. One complaint I would have is that the bathroom is a little small. I'd make it bigger. This is definitely the place to please your midnight cravings. Overall, I would have to give burrito house 4 read more