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2012 Jun 21
Went there yesterday for lunch - had the Pork burrito. I was satisfied. Had the medium sauce, which was just hot enough. Next time I will go for the hot.
The pork had good flavour, with teh spice, beans, guac etc. and the tortilla held up nicely. Overall, I enjoyed my meal - just a burrito and a beer. Wish they had better beers though. The Steamwhistle is fine, but after that it is pretty dire (Molson, Coors Lite, Dos Equis and Corona, if memory serves me right)
The pork had good flavour, with teh spice, beans, guac etc. and the tortilla held up nicely. Overall, I enjoyed my meal - just a burrito and a beer. Wish they had better beers though. The Steamwhistle is fine, but after that it is pretty dire (Molson, Coors Lite, Dos Equis and Corona, if memory serves me right)
2012 Feb 8
I've held off on reviewing this place but here it goes.
I love burrito burracho.
In the summer, I have no problem taking an inebriated stroll down here in order to satisfy my stomach's yearning for taco. Late at night, it's the only thing I can think of that this city has resembling a taqueria and for that, I thank burrito burracho. That being said, my senses after a handful of beers are not up to my sober self.
However, I've been numerous times without having imbibed and it is still great. Whether it's a burrito with beans and rice in a flour tortilla or a taco in a corn tortilla, it still hits the spot. Is it as authentic as Mauro? Possibly not. But, it's reasonably priced, the employees have always been friendly, and the deals they offer can be swell if you're into that whole value-dining thing.
There's a secret though: get the pork. The chicken is bland like chicken often is in fast food joints. The steak is fine if you need a beef fix. But the pork has been cooked for, I presume, hours and it's a little bit tangy, probably loaded with salt, juicy, and delicious. I'll take burrito burracho over Ahora for tacos/burritos, but not for nachos or other dishes. The other meats at Ahora are usually about the same, from my experience, and more expensive (at least in the past).
The guac has been good and I like their salsa verde and the habenero salsa. They've fairly recently redone the menu but I haven't strayed from what I've enjoyed in the past. The layout of the restaurant is bizarre but I don't care.
Also, they offer churros now. I'll have to report back on those.
I love burrito burracho.
In the summer, I have no problem taking an inebriated stroll down here in order to satisfy my stomach's yearning for taco. Late at night, it's the only thing I can think of that this city has resembling a taqueria and for that, I thank burrito burracho. That being said, my senses after a handful of beers are not up to my sober self.
However, I've been numerous times without having imbibed and it is still great. Whether it's a burrito with beans and rice in a flour tortilla or a taco in a corn tortilla, it still hits the spot. Is it as authentic as Mauro? Possibly not. But, it's reasonably priced, the employees have always been friendly, and the deals they offer can be swell if you're into that whole value-dining thing.
There's a secret though: get the pork. The chicken is bland like chicken often is in fast food joints. The steak is fine if you need a beef fix. But the pork has been cooked for, I presume, hours and it's a little bit tangy, probably loaded with salt, juicy, and delicious. I'll take burrito burracho over Ahora for tacos/burritos, but not for nachos or other dishes. The other meats at Ahora are usually about the same, from my experience, and more expensive (at least in the past).
The guac has been good and I like their salsa verde and the habenero salsa. They've fairly recently redone the menu but I haven't strayed from what I've enjoyed in the past. The layout of the restaurant is bizarre but I don't care.
Also, they offer churros now. I'll have to report back on those.
2011 Dec 19
They have a decent selection of take out vegetarian fare at a reasonable price. I find I eat there a couple of times a week. The service is always friendly. For a vegetarian, it's good fast food.
BTW this is not a chain, it's a family business. And "Burrito Borracho" is a pun on "The drunken donkey".
BTW this is not a chain, it's a family business. And "Burrito Borracho" is a pun on "The drunken donkey".
2011 Nov 25
I mean, 4329's being ridiculous for reviewing a restaurant without trying it, but I have to agree that the food at this place is pretty bad. I work nearby and have gone a few times, and I always feel disappointed for having spent $9 on a completely generic, relatively bland burrito. Ahora and Los Tacos de Mauro are by far better.
2011 Nov 21
4329 Streamsofconsciousnessnonreview
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nexttime try the forum.
tellsusnothing
aboutherestuarant
nexttime try the forum.
2011 Nov 20
New User 4329, your case would be stronger if you actually had eaten at the vendor's establishment. That said, there's some truth in your premise that Ottawa misses the boat for some regional cooking styles. Cajun has been a notable disaster from my experience, and so is anything trying to be Mexican. You should definitely check out Los Tacos de Mauro: I think you'll be very satisfied with the quality of ingredients. I want to try Ahora soon.
I would totally support a food truck for Latin cuisine. I find it criminal that anyone wants to charge me $7-8 for a single burrito. Burritos, tacos, empanadas: those are the street food equivalents of poutine.
I would totally support a food truck for Latin cuisine. I find it criminal that anyone wants to charge me $7-8 for a single burrito. Burritos, tacos, empanadas: those are the street food equivalents of poutine.
2011 Nov 19
I haven't eaten here but, now, I don't think I want to waste precious dollars here when I can get reasonable Mexican at the Ahora on Dalhousie. My query though is, why is there no supreme Mexican food in Ottawa. Why does everything taste so bland here? From pastries-Beloved Boko? I don't think so!-to the Mexican joints that the permed ladies in the office gather at for cheap margaritas and over-priced food, there is such mediocrity here. For example, Ottawans go nuts for Chinese food at Shanghai. Have you ever had Chinese at the Beijing or Nuki in Montreal? Cheap and no comparison. You go to Montreal and everything is superb, from incredible patisseries to great Mexican. Even in cities like Osaka and Nagoya, Seoul and Hong Kong, there are some amazing, incredible Mexican places. Try, for example, the Taco Taco in Seoul. Oh, MY! Tons of Guac and beautifully flavored Mexican rice with huge black beans! And, this food is really imported from far greater distances than here and yet way WAY cheaper than here. So, what's up with here? With Ottawa and why must we lie about the blandness just to save face? Or, are we proving to our haters that, as Canadians we really don't know the difference and really don't care to know?You go high end and it's bland-Milestone's? Yikes. You go budget and it's bland. Is this just a case of the entire city being bland? From cars to clothes to politics to attitude? Everything's well packaged and clean but BLAND. Even when the person who is making the food is from the country where the food comes from it's bland. Caribbean Sizzler. Bland. Saigon Pho. Bland. Pancho Villa. Bland. Look. I try not to be negative but try out ANY West Indian in Toronto or Montreal. Mexican or Latin American in Montreal or San Francisco or any of the Pho joints in Montreal's Chinatown and prepare to feast. Why is it better? I'm not a food critic so I don't know the particulars. But, my taste buds do. For me, the Sushi Go in the Glebe, along with the cupcakes at the Floure Shoppe, also in the Glebe, the Pork Moushy at Jade's in Chinatown, American-Chinese at Oriental House on Elgin Street and, of course, the SCONE WITCH, always get it right. Westboro? Don't believe the hype!
2011 Sep 12
$10.50 for 3 tacos, a corona, and a patio table in the market with lots of interesting people passing by. It's pretty hard to top that in the summertime!
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Burritos [2]
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2010 Jun 23
Burritos!!! Tacos and Tortas (Mexican sandwich) are some the items found in the menu of Burrito Borracho. A restaurant in the heart of the market that has a little of both Canadian and Mexican touch. Although the atmosphere doesn't resemble the actual "taquerias" of Mexico, it's perfect for our Canadian standards. But I'm here to talk about the food, which is very good. I am not from Mexico, but I had the chance to go backpacking through central and western Mexico, so most of the places I ate at where very very Mexican. And the food of the BB is definitely up there with the best places I tried while in Mexico. The seasoning of the meats is right on, their sauces are exactly the ones you find everywhere in Mex. The tortillas of the tacos have that delicious corn flavor and they give you double tortilla, it cant get any closer to the real thing! I believe that people that REALLY appreciate good Mexican food will not put a price tag on taste. Plus the portions are huge! I mean do not compare them with American portions because then they will be small, on the contrary they are perfect for someone with a big appetite and you can down size if you don't eat much like me.
Remember there is a huge difference between TEX-MEX and authentic Mexican food, and this restaurant has the real stuff, so you wont find any ground beef, nor sour cream or fried chicken.
Last thing to add and another reason why I like this place, it's one of the few restaurants where you will find the owners working pretty much 24/7. They are doing a great job, Best wishes and lots of success!!!
Remember there is a huge difference between TEX-MEX and authentic Mexican food, and this restaurant has the real stuff, so you wont find any ground beef, nor sour cream or fried chicken.
Last thing to add and another reason why I like this place, it's one of the few restaurants where you will find the owners working pretty much 24/7. They are doing a great job, Best wishes and lots of success!!!
Churros [0]
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Oct 29
The other day I went to Burrito Borracho and I ordered a dessert for a change. They have churros!!! and as a mexican living in Ottawa, I was starting to miss them.
They were sooo good!! and I was talking to the waitress and it turns out that Burrito Borracho get them from a local vendor "Mr.Churritos"!
I love to see entrepreneurs helping each other. When you go to Burrito Borracho do not hesitate in asking for churros, they are delicious!
They were sooo good!! and I was talking to the waitress and it turns out that Burrito Borracho get them from a local vendor "Mr.Churritos"!
I love to see entrepreneurs helping each other. When you go to Burrito Borracho do not hesitate in asking for churros, they are delicious!
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I had the fajita veggies burrito, with all the fixings and mediumn hot salsa. It was really good and the perfect level of heat. My last bite was all hot pepper, which was a great way to warm up ;)
We had been walking for hours, so it was the perfect filling, quick food. I will definitely go back when I am down there. I wasn't interested in stopping to sit down, but there were tables outside on the patio.