Very bland mushy burrito and even worse management / customer experience. Stay away at all costs.

I love love love their California burrito. It is phenomenal and as someone who's eaten burritos in California, I can confirm that it is authentic. Additionally, their queso fundido is scrumptious and I recommend it highly. Though it's a little pricey but you get what you pay for. read more

This place is such a great hole in the wall find for mexican inspired food. Their California burrito is wonderful! But their hot sauce is to die for. It's one of the best hot sauces I've had to date and I'm very much a hot sauce enthusiast. Great to have a quick place like this over on the North Side. Definitely recommend ! read more

The best Mexican restaurant in pittsburgh in my opinion! Very authentic Mexican cuisine! Love their tacos and burritos! My absolute favorite are their nachos and flying saucer!!!! Highly recommend this spot! read more

Admittedly, my standards of Mexican food are pretty high because I had a Mexican grandmother who was a great cook, and I lived in SoCal for almost 8 years. So I know from my burritos and tacos. I opted for the special burrito, a chile relleno. I was pleasantly surprised by how big, filling, and delicious it was. Also, when I see a burrito that has that nice translucent property when its heated, I get excited. That means I'm going to get a nice, chewy experience. I also had the chips and guacamole. The price point on the latter was pretty high for the serving size, I think. As is the jump from the smaller to the larger size--I'd consider what they call a large a medium. And it was pricey. It was at least decent guac, and the chips were admittedly greasy, but that's not necessarily a turn-off for me. Especially since it was clear that they were made in-house. The space is cute because they definitely keep with the Burro theme, as they are all over the restaurant. It's small and casual; just counter seating. So it's a great place to end a night, or start one where you want to eat well for cheap and them move on to someplace else like my date and I did, haha. If I lived closer, I could see myself coming here regularly. read more

Just moved from Portland to Pittsburgh and I have been on the hunt for the perfect taco place to replace my favorite taco joint. Sadly I have not found it yet. El Burro is a small little taco shop. Window seating and wall seating (holds about ten people total). $3.25 for a taco which is a little pricey in my book. They were all out of carne asada tacos so I had one shredded beef and one potato taco. They were both very bland. The potatoes had no seasoning. It tasted like someone literally just chopped and steamed potatoes. I love onion on my tacos but they put way to big of a scoop of raw yellow onions. So definitely not fond of the potato taco. The shredded beef taco was just okay. Nothing special, like I said before, it needed way for seasoning. Oh boy the salsa. Sadly their homemade red salsa was not good. It tasted like puréed canned tomatoes with a hint of spice. I really really wanted some good tacos and sadly this place just didn't measure up. Of course I will give it another try, need to have the carne asada tacos. Hopefully they were just having an off day! read more

El Burro - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Ordered take out last night. Process ordering online was easy and the order was ready quickly. We got chips and salsa to start which was the highlight. Salsa was fresh with a hint of spice. Chips were yummy and fresh as well. I went with the mahi-mahi tacos. The fish itself was good but the taco was pretty bland. Not much flavor. My husband has the shrimp diablo burrito and said the same. Basically not great but not bad. Decent if you are looking for Mexican take out that is quick. read more

For a girl who loves street tacos, these weren't bad! Definitely not the best I've ever had, but what I expected to get at a Mexican restaurant in Pittsburgh. I got two tacos- one carnitas, one shredded chicken. Spicy! Their tacos are $3.25 each which is a bit on the pricier side, but they were loaded, and two were very filling. I also got an order of the chips and guac, which was also a bit expensive, but worth it. They have a ton of vegan and vegetarian options. As far as seating goes, there's not many options, but it's perfect if you're looking to get a quick and super casual bite. The staff was very friendly! If I were to go back I would probably get the chorizo- it seems like that might be what they're known for! read more

El Burro - The menu. - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I went to undergrad in San Diego so I know my burritos. Carne asada to me means one thing only: grilled steak, pico de gallo, and guac! This holy trifecta is what defines a carne asada burrito, and, due to the simplicity of the components, each one must be prepared and executed perfectly. At El Burro, the tortilla lacks the chewy freshness I would normally expect in a burrito and the steak is too tough -- likely because they use the wrong cut. However, the salsas are pretty good and I always have to remember not to compare the best burritos in the world to the ones in Pittsburgh. El Burro gets a 3 from me because although I would choose Chipotle over it on most days, sometimes I want a slightly more authentic experience which El Burro provides. Also, there is a nice park across the street which offers a nice place to enjoy the burritos. read more

Love El Burro's beef Tacos! Best in da Burgh Bot a El Burro shirt too (Muy comfy) & quality shirt material speaks volumes to their foods' tastiness!! read more

El Burro - Fed St El Burro quality T-shirt - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I ordered some vegetarian tacos and they were quite literally the worst thing I've ever eaten. I don't think I could've made something so nasty if I tried to. Steamed cauliflower in pre-made tortillas with soggy shredded lettuce and literally no seasoning. I'm only giving two stars because my partner's burrito was at least edible. read more

Fresh, authentic and out of this world delicious! Total little divey gem! We will be back all the time! Friendly service and so fucking good! read more

El Burro - Carnitas burrito- flavor bomb!!! - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Just walked here from the National Aviary which took 6 minutes. Local vibe with enough seating for 14 people. The whole time here we saw pick-up orders going out the door - one after another. Food was delicious! Seems like the chips, salsa, guacamole and everything is made fresh. Fast and friendly service. If you are wondering if kids will like it - let me just say - we had two teenage girls who barely eat most of the time. They killed a burrito each and most of the large guacamole and chips. The whole time with smiles with each bite. read more

El Burro seems to go above and beyond. I became angry that the northside location didn't have air conditioning, and the owners listened to their employees and amended the issue. Plus, their chicken burritos and guac are bomb! read more

The place is local and small business which is thumbs up. However, I havent been blown away by any food I've had there. Nothing to complain about but nothing to rave about either. I stop if I am in the area to get something in a pinch but I dont go out of my way to visit. They do have a nice mix of options for proteins and veggies, always a plus. read more

Great Food! We have used them for office catering and just to run in for lunch. Catering is a real crowd pleaser; everyone loves it. Taco salad for lunch is awesome! read more

Delicious Mexican cuisine. I had the carne Asana burrito. Delicious! The chips are homemade as well as the salsa. I ordered the hot sauce as well, and oh man, it is hot! The atmosphere is extremely casual. The only seating is counter style seating. Would be an awesome choice for takeout! All in all, great food and friendly service. Would definitely come back read more

El Burro - Carne Asada burrito...could barely eat half! - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Move over, Chipotle, El Burro is here. I love Chipotle burritos, but I love supporting independent businesses more. I was in the neighborhood and stumbled upon El Burro using the 'nearby' feature on Yelp. I visited on a warm, sunny, Saturday and the door and windows were open, resulting in a nice breeze throughout the small restaurant. There is not a whole lot of space there, so if you are coming with a big group I would suggest getting your order to go. Also, there are no tables, just counters, so keep that in mind. Anyway, I chose to keep it simple with the bean and cheese burrito. I added tomatoes and lettuce (no charge) and cream cheese (50 cent charge). Several other toppings are available for a la carte charges. The service was inviting and quick, and I really enjoyed the burrito. For $8, I got a large burrito and fountain pop. In the future, I would probably get the tomatoes on the side, as it resulted in the burrito being a little too "wet," but all in all, a delicious lunch! read more

There was a period of my life in which I lived on the North Side. In terms of delicious food, this was wonderfully dangerous to both stomach and wallet. With so many excellent restaurants within walking distance to choose from, none posed a more welcome threat than El Burro. Burritos. That's what you need to know about El Burro. They serve a wide array of burritos including Carne Asada, Chile Relleno and breakfast. They also offer vegetarian and vegan options, which never, ever skimp on the flavor. My go to, despite never being vegetarian or vegan, is the vegan chorizo burrito. Magical, filling and oh so delicious. Include some of their in-house hot sauce and you're set. Not in the mood for a burrito? No problem. They also offer an array of tacos (both street and crunchy,) Tons of delicious sides including chips and guac that will change your life, and the elusive Tijuana Street Dog, a hot dog wrapped in bacon, topped with queso fresco, avocado salsa, pico de gallo, and jalapenos. The prices are good and the service has always been, without exception, excellent, fast and friendly. El Burro, my friends, is worth the trip. Always. read more

This is a hidden gem! I live so close and finally had it for the first time. I ordered online and picked up. The nachos were amazing and I also ordered a quesadilla. Both were delicious! Can't wait to come back. read more

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This is the carna asada bowl. $11.00 for this? That is literally $1.50 worth of meat. Totally pathetic. If I could leave a negative rating I would. Oh and 3 other people ordered $20 worth of food with me and received even lower amount of food. Literally got robbed. -10/10 read more

El Burro - "Carne asada bowl" - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Great food, but no quality control in the kitchen. 50% of the time the order is wrong. You cannot see into a burrito; therefore you are home before you can ascertain that your order is wrong. I have tried the overlook the mistakes; however, it just happens too often. Sadly, I will not go back. read more

Cool little Mexican restaurant on the North Side! Meal easily under $10.00. There was a line when I arrived but it moved fast. Cash and credit cards accepted. The wait was a little over 5 minutes ..but it went fast.. took some pics of the cute-themed décor - sent some texts and then my order was up. Your first name is called out for each order which adds a personal touch. I tried the chicken and beef soft taco. They both were equally delicious. It was a light meal. The hard/soft tacos are not too large in size- rather small. The meat was slightly on the dry side, however; after a spritz of lime (that was provided) and a little hot sauce.. my taste buds were singing. When I arrived I was able to find parking right in front but when I left which was a little after Noon there wasn't a parking spot in sight. El Burro offers little bit of counter seating along the walls - but not really "dine in". The homemade salsa was fresh and flavorful. The menu has something for everyone... even for vegan lovers! And get this.. even French fries are even on the menu... I just love that! I can't wait to go back and try something else. Thanks El Burro !!!! read more

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Hello! Wake up! Come get food here RIGHT NOW! Let me just tell you, this was the best possible way to break my fasting after the Lenten season. First, the fact that they have many options including vegetarian and vegan in this little place is amazing. Then, let's talk about the way they crank food out FAST so that you don't have to wait in hunger. Now onto the food... I ordered a chicken taco and the carne asada fries. The taco could've used some cheese but authentic Mexican style is usually just onions and cilantro which is how they did it. It was a tiny bit spicy but I still liked it. But the carne asada fries.... I ate every bite until I was sick. It was loaded to perfection with meat, cheese, pico, jalapeños, and just enough of sour cream. It was amazing. My sister got a burrito with vegan chorizo and she loved it, but after watching me eat the loaded fries, she wished she would've gotten them too with the vegan chorizo substituted. And they are flexible about changing ingredients! Lastly we got chips and guacamole, both of which were amazing! The guacamole is a good size so I might invest in 2 bags of tasty chips next time. There are only 4 chairs in the restaurant so we took it home to eat, but I wasn't mad about that at all. I will definitely be going back! read more

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I came here for the first and only time a couple months back and was very disappointed . The food was very tasty but the portions were so tiny; I have Dachshund and I think even he would bark about the portions. Honestly guys I could eat 15-20 of these tacos no problem. If you are down to drop $30 on tacos you could probably leave this joint without being hungry. I actually went to chipotle 20 minutes after this meal because my three tacos were so unfulfilling. I hate to leave a two star review for a place that served delicious food, but the portions were microscopic and the prices were astronomical. Not a good value, overhyped, and overrated. If you want an authentic taco, you are better off taking a trip up the road to the Strip district! read more

NOT OPEN. CALL FIRST OR JUST GO SOMEWHERE THAT IS OPEN. Hey, owners of this place: UPDATE YOUR INFO TO SAY THAT YOU'RE OPEN WHEN YOU WANT TO BE OPEN! It's completely misleading for people who would like to give you business when you aren't even open when you say you are. Awful. Not a fan. Be serious about your business. read more

So having moved to Pittsburgh from San Diego, I understand what they are going for here. For the most part the food is pretty good but WAY OVER PRICED for what you get. Three Carne Asada burritos ( a la carte) and three sodas shouldn't be $50. I mean it's good but isn't THAT good. Also, I didn't like the way the Square Credit Card app was set to 20% tip automatically, I like to tip generously but I don't think its fair to assume your tip BEFORE YOU HAVE EVEN PROVIDED ANY SERVICE. I've been here probably 10 times, probably won't go back. read more

I'm from California, and San Diego-style Mexican food is one of my loves (I stop at Maritza's at least twice each trip for the best carne asada burrito on earth). This place is about as faithful a reproduction of a hole-in-the-wall Mexican joint in San Diego as you can possibly get this side of the Mississippi. In a city that is lacking for good Mexican food, this definitely fills at least a part of my constant cravings for the food I grew up with. read more

Small, very little seating, but cheerful with great street-style tacos. The pineapple habanero hot salsa is very flavorful, sweet and spicy without being just a blast of heat. Chorizo tacos are my fave and they are not super greasy as is too often the case. They make their own tortilla cups fresh in the place, to go with the great guacamole. We always hit then place when on the North Side. read more

I ordered 3 potato tacos with no lettuce, add sour cream. I guess they didn't bother to read what I asked for because it was piled with lettuce and not a drop of sour cream in sight. When I order food from a place, I expect to get what I paid for. read more

I had to hop on here to save my vegan friends from this spot. I really really really wanted this to pan out because the menu was actually pretty robust for a plant powered person. However, I ordered the chorizo burrito with beans instead of rice and spicy salsa, Jeff ordered the same but with the rice. $8 - ok, keep that in mind and an up charge for beans instead of rice. Canned, refried beans. It showed up looking decent enough and fast food-y but maybe it was going to be great - nope. First bite and I tried to chew but it was like doing the cinnamon challenge - google if you don't know this. It was literally SO dry I couldn't physically swallow it. I had to ask the gal at the counter for something wet to put on it - there's nothing you can do other than put more salsa on it. So, I emptied the tortilla, mixed up the beans with the chorizo and ate the 1/3 cup of the interior of this blight. I am a bodybuilder training for a competition and I had to eat something at that point but never ever again will I be going back. Sad to report. Twice, homeless folks came in to beg as well which is fine but I think that it should be a concerted effort by management to keep their clientele comfortable when possible. I come from a big city and know this is part of a "rough" neighbourhood but it was kind of surprising that it seemed like it was commonplace for less fortunate folks to come in as a regular stop to ask people eating for cash. I feel ripped off. Poor form. read more

Excellent!! Great location and good prices, especially for the size of the burritos! Huge. Great vegan and vegetarian options. Can't wait to go again. read more

El Burro - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Probably one of the better burritos I've had in Pittsburgh, but I'm afraid that isn't saying much. The eggs in my breakfast burrito were extremely overcooked, and I didn't really like the pico de gallo... it was basically just some bland mushy tomatoes inside the burrito. Also didn't understand the sprinkling of clearly old, dried out chopped cilantro they put on top of the burrito. It was also a pretty big hassle to get extra containers of salsa. The guy at the register pointed us to some sriracha sauce when we asked what their hottest salsa was, definitely not what I had in mind! I think it would be much better if they had a little salsa/toppings bar to let people serve themselves. read more

It kills me to write this review as this used to be my favorite place. Seriously used to eat here at least once a week. But it seems since the other location opened the quality of this one has gone way down hill. What used to be great customer service has turned to one word mumbles from people I hadn't seen before. I've gotten two completely burnt to tasting like pure ash in a row now. My shrimp burrito has had maybe four shrimp in it. If it were one bad experience I could write it off as an off day but it's been four or five consecutively awful experiences that have led me to needing to find a new go to. read more

El Burro - Way too burnt. - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Delicious! Not stereotypical fast food by any means, but has the convenience. It's not a typical sit down restaurant, but you can eat there if you'd like. The tacos are MEATY, and super filling. Dinner for two with chips, salsa, guac and drinks (not alcoholic, I don't think the serve alcohol) for $25! read more

El Burro - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

El burro has the best tacos and burritos! But, I sadly can't give them 5 stars. I have been a customer there for over a year, and I have never picked up an order that didn't need to be reheated. I live 5 mins away, so there is no excuse. I have tried even selecting a timed order and it made no difference. I have showed up 10 mins prior to when an order was advised to be picked up, no difference. It kills me to spend +$30 in food to have it need to be reheated EVERY time. Because of this, I don't frequent here as much as I would like, because the proteins are top notch :( I hope they can work out their timing better in the future. read more

Do you have a good taco in your life? If the answer is no, you should really find one. They're great to have around. Tasty, savory, delicious tacos. YUM.... And I have so many different tacos in my life. I don't care about the argument of what is authentic or not. Maybe it's that I've lived in Western PA my whole life, but you know what? I'm okay with that. Because my taste buds dance when they hit my lips! So El Burro. My latest love affair! It's easy to love considering I love their sister restaurant, Cantina in Lawrenceville. But something is different. Maybe it's that I can actually see my taco (considering it's so freakin' dark in Cantina!). Maybe it's that they seem a little bigger. Or a little more thought thrown into them. I don't know... but they may have been even better! I ordered the shrimp tacos in a pair for $8 and they were just fresh and grilled perfectly. With incredible corn tortillas. Drool. Best decision I made (along with my taco choice) was getting the chips, salsa and gauc. Oh man. It's a huge portion! I took everything home and ate it again the next day! Happy Birthday to me (note, it's not actually my birthday, but it felt that good!). read more

I'd like to make my deep love for El Burro known. I would write love letters to these incredible tacos if I wasn't fearful of spilling salsa on them. What a fantastic neighborhood find, thanks again to Yelp! Lots of vegetarian choices and variations of those choices. The potato tacos are mouth watering, with flaky flour tortillas, fresh veggies, and chunks of potatoes cooked in some magical spice that makes me crave them nightly. The rolled potato tacos are a surprisingly huge portion of 4 taquito type goodies with loads of cheese and fresh pico. There are tons of different burrito options, I think 11 in all, many vegetarian or having veggie friendly possibilities. Oh, and some have french fries, which makes my inner fat kid squeal with delight and feel naughty at the same time. I adore that they have vegan chorizo and the breakfast burrito is definitely worth tasting, even though those potato tacos are difficult to pass up! El Burro has the best salsa I've ever tasted. I guess this is controversial since other reviewers seem to find it too thin or even runny. I don't care about chunks, apparently, just flavor. And this stuff has it! Perfect amount of kick to compliment those homemade chips. The guacamole is good, although they don't give you much of it on the side. They carry Mexican Coke (sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup) and other south of the border bottled beverages which only adds to the El Burro vibe and experience. This is primarily a take out joint, although I suppose you could eat there if you wanted. There just isn't much seating, just a handful of stools at a couple counters. Order at the counter or call ahead. The staff is super friendly and knowledgable. And it's cheap! $2.95 per taco, $5-$6 for rolled tacos, $6.95 for burritos, $2.95 for chips and a huge container of salsa. I'm so delighted to have El Burro as my new neighbor. Definitely crave-worthy food has come to Federal Street, and I could not be happier! read more

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I was fooled by the burrito menu. When I ordered the Carne Asada burrito, the menu showed it had guacamole in it. It did not indicate that's all it would have in it. The beef chunks were cold, hard, and incredibly salty and it was basically like eating beef jerky in a sea of guacamole. The guacamole was full of onions and green bell peppers(?!) I couldn't finish it. The salsa was good but all I had to put it on was the burrito. It didn't help the burrito at all. I was disappointed. I had high hopes for this place given that I really enjoy the food at Round Corner Cantina and Mr. J's first visit here was followed by rave reviews. He was disappointed during this trip, as well. Make sure you ask questions about the menu, otherwise you may get zinged as I did! read more

When it comes to Pittsburgh, one thing we haven't really been able to perfect is the Tex Mex/Mex/South of the Border/Whatever you want to call it experience. I don't mean to knock Mad Mex, Emiliano's, Veracruz (RIP), Mi Ranchito, etc., etc.--sure, Las Palmas has a solid taco stand, and sure, Bea's in the South Side provides a nice experience, but something has always been missing...until now. El Burro caters to that deep longing that every burrito lover has yet doesn't know exists. El Burro makes Qdoba laughable, puts Chipotle to shame, and hits you smack in the face with what a real burrito should taste like. The guy who runs the place makes his own hot sauces, which are pretty dope. If you need hotter, he buys some pretty good hot sauces you can use, too. The carne asada French fries come loaded with everything you didn't know you wanted on French fries, and the chips are fresh and delicious. Now, it isn't the Mission or anything, but it's damn reminiscent. And if you don't want a pop with corn syrup, they also sell Mexican Coke (made with cane sugar for that real, rot-your-teeth-in-the-best-ways adventure). read more