If there’s one thing you can be sure will begin a conversational argument, it’s deciding on which establishment serves Dublin’s best burrito. Many times I’ve seen people going head to head commenting on flavour, portion sizes, presentation and pricing in the never ending burrito war. Several years ago, there were only a handful of well know burrito joints in Dublin and since then, the game has changed. Out of 96 responses, here are the results… drum roll please!
9 – Saburritos
Saburritos doesn’t receive the hype of other places but still boasts a tasty selection. One response was that the food was good, the location quite central but there was atmosphere missing and the commentator wasn’t impressed by the staff. I went along to give it a shot and I must say, I really enjoyed it. Worth a visit if you are nearby.
8 – K Chido Mexico
Served out of a bus, pitched up in what must have previously been a disused garage is one of the nicest spots to grab a burrito in Dublin. If you want the real authentic Mexican street food experience, then this is where you should, dare I say must go! It’s north side on Chancery street where you can’t miss it.
7 – Mamas Revenge
It seems customer service is something these guys give loyal customers – allowing punters to go “half and half” with no extra charge and picking onions out of the salsa on another occasion. It seems the staff at Mama’s Revenge are willing to go that extra mile to keep their customers happy and it’s worked. My experience here was mixed really. I arrived rather close to closing time and the ingredients may not have been as fresh as they could have been but still enjoyed it none the less. Based a stone’s throw from Trinity College.
6 – Toltecca
Known for their student-friendly offers, you’ll see plenty of Trinity students through the doors during term time availing themselves of the deals. Compliments for Toltecca’s more rustic style of salsa is common feedback. I enjoyed my experience here and have always liked the marketing team and what they’ve done. Definitely worth dropping into. One based near the bottom of Grafton Street.
5 – Burritos & Blues
This is where I had my first burrito. Having gone to DIT for more years than I’m willing to admit, Burritos & Blues on Wexford Street is where I spent many a lunch hour. With student-friendly prices and the option for a monster burrito, it’s worth dropping in to check it out. This received an unusually low amount of people devoting their love to it, mainly due to Burritos & Blues being frequently busy.
4 – Hungry Mexican
This little gem is no longer a secret. For value, portion size and dressing, this is definitely one of my favourites. A little out of the way but worth the trek. Based in a Mexican restaurant at the back of Bodkins Bar on Bolton Street, simply wander in and take a seat. Best part? THEY DELIVER! Yup, late too! Now you don’t even have to leave the house to get your hangover burrito on a Sunday. It can be brought to you… The chef can make it as spicy as you want, there’s literally no limit. I recommend the Chimichanga.
Not the kind of place to bring a large group and sit down to chat, mainly because the seating area holds only two people. But if you want a burrito joint with some of the highest quality ingredients around, then Little Ass Burrito if where you need to be! It’s not just cheese, it’s gubbeen cheese from West Cork. They know what they’re doing. Reasonable pricing.
2 – Pablo Picante
Not much ahead of Little Ass Burrito sits the giant Mexican wrestler of a restaurant, Pablo Picante. With the authentic ingredients and set menus, it seems to be getting busier and busier. With branches in Temple Bar and just of South William Street, there’s one at arms length when you need it. I highly recommend the Mexican Mexicali.
1 – Boojum
This place has enough followers to become a religion. There must be something addictive in there as I’ve heard people have cravings for Boojum. Queues extend far out of the restaurant and down the footpath in both Kevin Street and Millennium Walkway venues. Punters braving the rain to get a bite of that sweet Boojum. Strong marketing with free burritos to the Freshers’ market seems to have won them over for good as they just keep coming back for more.
Behind every good burrito, is a solid beer. Pop along to The Irish Craft Beer and Cider Festival to calm the spice on your pallet and try some of the best our little nation has to offer.
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