This awesome spot at Five Corners Essex Junction is definitely worth the short drive from…read moreBurlington! They serve up great breakfast and lunch options, inside, outside, or to-go. They take no shortcuts here, and make their scratch sauces and condiments in-house. I had the huevos rancheros 'Christmas' style, with both green tomatillo and red chipotle sauce. YUM. They really should bottle that stuff! Hubs ordered the blackstone benedict, featuring their poblano cream sauce. Absolutely outstanding! Even the classic muffin, egg, bacon and cheese breakfast sandwich was tasty. They also serve great coffee, freshly roasted just down the block at their sister shop, Nest. We appreciated the free refills while dining in too! This is a special spot for people who enjoy good flavorful food. Don't miss it.

This past Friday, I decided to have breakfast at The Firebird Cafe as I have before. They were…read morebusy. When my pancakes arrived, I had neither butter nor syrup. To help, I decided to get my own syrup. Then I asked the cook for butter; he threw it into my hand, which triggered a reaction in a disabled veteran. I asked him if he meant to throw it, and he told me to go sit down, which I did not do. He said he would call the police, and I told him, "Call them." I asked for a refund since I had not touched the food. I was told no, and I recorded everything, including videos and pictures of the server and the man who threw the butter, who refused to refund my money. I contacted my bank about a fraudulent charge since I never touched the food. They are investigating and have access to the pictures and videos. Never again, and I recommend whoever is reading this not to spend their money, especially if you are brown.

Great food! Homemade authentic and delicious. We had several small plates that were beyond tasty…read more And have the tres leches!

Unassuming little place tucked into a small shopping plaza. Looks to be family-run, and the food is…read moreabsolutely authentic and prepared with a lot of care. Don't expect tex-mex, this is real food with real flavor. We had enchiladas, tamales, and a veggie taco. They have horchata in addition to an assortment of fruit waters. A pleasant surprise!

Tacos are my favorite food group so imagine my absolute delight when I just got into town for the…read morefirst time and discovered this cute taco shop practically across the street from my Airbnb! Made my way here for dinner one night. They have a super cute patio but I went inside to sit at the bar. Bartender was great and the menu looked amazing! I adore elote and that was a special on the menu so I got that and the special prickly pear margarita. I then followed with tacos - the al pastor (which they said they sold out of all the time) and the special sweet potato/jalapeno taco, and a paloma. This has got to be the fastest service I have ever experienced lol! Legit 2 min after placing my elote order, it came right out. And the same thing happened with my tacos so I'm glad I spaced them and didn't order everything at once haha. The elote was delicious as were the tacos! I can see why the al pastor sells out all the time, and the sweet potato/jalapeno was sooooooo good and had the perfect amount of spice with the jalapenos! Both my drinks were tasty and refreshing! If I lived in Burlington close to this spot, I would probably eat here several times per week. Awesome neighborhood joint for good eats and drinks!

Welp I've been here on a few occasions and I'm just disappointed by the tacos. I mean for a +$5…read moretaco I expect much more meat. This sad, sad taco should be no more than $3 for what is offered. Same for the $5 chips and salsa. Again, tasty but WAYYYY overpriced Good, if a bit stiff at the cash register, service and a really nice neighborhood vibe BUT geez add a bit more for the price point guys! Chicken taco is good , although a bit too salty, and skimpy on meat and *tiny*

We came here for a late weekend lunch and had a great experience. Service was friendly and speedy,…read morefrom us getting seated to having our orders taken to getting our food to getting the check. I got the shrimp fajitas lunch special and it was delicious and the perfectly sized portion for lunch. It was cooked perfectly in a delicious sauce and came with fajita veggies, refried beans, rice, and salad. We were also given free chips and salsa for the table upon sitting down. I would definitely come back here again to try their other menu items!

Great service and atmosphere. Prices are reasonable. Margaritas are SLAMMIN! The food? Mediocre-…read morenot bad, just not anything to write home about. All in all a pleasant experience, but nothing special.

It is a restaurant and not a truck so you can sit and eat. It's a very cute place with inside and…read moreoutside seating. The bathroom is clean and the bar is cute. It was a little hard to find at the roundabout but the signs pointing helped. Servers and hostess are exceptionally nice and do wonderful. I had a to go order and I was expecting more, but not the most authentic Mexican food. I got a veggie burrito and veggie quesadillas. It lacked a lot of flavor and spices. I wouldn't order anything again. I got a margarita while waiting for my food which came out really super quick after like 10 minutes.

I would give them zero stars if I could without ever having eaten a single bite of their food based…read moreon the following encounter. 6/28/2025 7:30 ish AM. 8 S. Main Street Saint Albans VT. My neighbors & I are woken by blaring contemporary music. I'm not a fan but let's be honest it's probably not considered the most banging music of all time. The car will be on its way soon & I can go back to sleep. Right? Nope! The music continues blaring, so I'm up now. I see a text from my neighbor. He's pretty unhappy and reports the music is coming from a food truck. One of the gentlemen in my building went outside to investigate where the music was coming from & discovered it's the El Gato Cantina food truck bumping his music from a sub. He says a guy working in the truck told him to eff-off. I guess contemporary music can be banging cuz it's certainly rocking my bedroom windows. And the people who vibe out to it aren't calm sweet souls. It's pouring rain, I get my dog suited up & we head outside for a morning wee. Upon walking outside I realize just how loud this sound system is & I decide to kindly ask them to turn down the music. Maybe a female will get a different response. I knock on the open front door. There's a man holding a broom. I ask "Can u plz turn that down, it's not even 9AM sir" This rude entitled jerk waves his hand at me as if I'm a gnat, and responds. " yeah yeah, get the F out of here." I respond with, "sir This is our neighborhood and you woke many of us up can u plz turn it down." I walked away. I have no desire to hang around to see what other profanity he's planning to throw my way. I waited a good 10 minutes or so and when the music kept blaring, I stood in front of his truck and called SAPD. He turned it down before the cruiser got there. But seriously? This is how your business treats our community? You expect us to want anything to do with your business? Honestly, stay in Burlington/Essex with that nonsense. Saint Albans at 7:30 AM on a Saturday morning is not the place for you. This business is not in it to serve our community. I highly recommend giving this food truck a pass.

We were visiting Burlington, VT over the weekend for a graduation. Decided to go to this place for…read moredinner because of the Gluten Free options. It did not disappoint! First of all, if you fancy some drinks, looks like they have some good options. Most of their items are items are gluten free except the burritos. The portion size is good, and the meat was flavorful and tender on tostada. For dessert, we had the Buñuelos which is also gluten free. It was soft and fluffy, went really well with the dulce de leche sauce. Check it out if you are in Burlington.

If you're looking to escape the crowds of Church St. this little place lies east along Bank St…read more It's got a great vibe with a diner or railcar feel. Just look for the shiney silver exterior. We got there late around 8:30 PM and were quickly reminded that they closed at 9. The place was hopping and even though they were in a hurry to get us moving we didn't have our order taken for atleast 10-15 minutes. We started with chips and salsa and my son said "it was the best salsa he's ever had". The chips were fresh, tasty and gluten free. I got a chorizo buritto and it was large, filled with beans and rice and great tasting. My son went with the chicken enchiladas which he devoured quickly. I believe my wife ordered their enchiladas. Overall, the food was great and flavorful, service wasn't the best and we felt rushed to leave. The kicker, and this may be due to the close proximity to Church St, is our bill was around $80 (which included two drinks). It's way to pricey for some chicken, rice and beans, etc.

Had a great experience at Casa Grande in Williston, Vermont. Our server was very friendly, checked…read moreon us often, and kept our drinks topped up, which we really appreciated. The vibe is exactly what you'd expect from a classic Mexican-American chain--casual, comfortable, and easygoing. We all ordered the mixed fajitas with chicken and steak, served with rice, beans, and salad. The complimentary chips and salsa were a nice touch to start. Everything was tasty overall. The steak was a little chewy, but honestly for the price point, it was a great value. Left full and satisfied, and I'd definitely come back again.

I was traveling to Burlington to see my daughter and her husband when it was getting close to…read moresupper time . I wanted to try the New Mexican restaurant so I decided to stop and pick up dinner to go. The ambiance as soon as I walked in was a comfortable and authentic feel . I was greeted by an awesome staff willing to wait on me . I ordered the chimichanga dinner with a side of guacamole . I did not have to wait long before my dinner was prepared , it was very delicious . I definitely will return for a future visit (s).

Cute little converted gas station. Prompt friendly service. I had a yummy Ranchos Herverous (sp)…read more Great meal

We stopped here because the reviews were good. It was Sunday 11:30ish. They were crowded. We got…read moreseated pretty quickly. Coffee and water came quickly. We ordered pretty much immediately. We waited over 45 minutes for our food. I had the tsunami burrito. The salsa was very tangy about and too much tortilla not enough filling and needed salt. My husband had the breakfast tacos Ole. Ok not great. No one ever came by with refills for coffee or water. We had to ask. I know they're busy but that's just basic service maybe better on a different day when not so busy but I definitely wouldn't recommend it as a top spot.