I used to live in Boone and this was one of my favorite spots and every time me and my family go up there we try to go to it. The atmosphere is great and the servings are pretty large. Sometimes they put a little less meat than you would like but the portion of the food makes up for it entirely unless you just absolutely love tons of meat. The service is also good it's mostly college kids that work there and they're fun to talk to. read more

This was the place to go in Boone to get a quick lunch. We would drive from Chester sc to Boone to eat at Black Cat. I hate to say the time has past by this place. The new ownership has totally screwed it up. We wouldn't drive a mile to have lunch at black cat now. Over twenty five years of fun and good food totally wiped out with poor ownership. The food is really bad now. I really can't think of one thing to be positive about. We have ordered the Don't be a jerk burrito for over 25 years and really was excited to have it. It has changed to the No taste bland out of a can microwave burrito. So sad. read more

Update: Yep, still my favorite spot in Boone. Chicken wing burrito always delivers. My wife loved her steak tacos and my kids enjoyed their nachos and quesadilla. Something for everyone! Plus, they have PBR, which is the key to my heart. read more

Black Cat Burrito - Chicken wing burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

It's been a couple years, but we're back at the Black Cat! Once again I could it vary from my standard choice, and the only item i have ever ordered here--Don't Be A Jerk. I think this could be my 10th time ordering. Saturday 18:30 before Natalie merchant concert. Small line. Moved fast. Simply an enormous amount of food for the price. Good stuff read more

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Reminded me of a dive bar from my college days. Was hopeful. The burrito was mostly rice and beans but ok. Tried the salsa taster. No free chips here the mango salsa was great but the regular and spicy salsas were not good and the "spicy" was barely spicy. Disappointed overall read more

The workers here are friendly college students. The person at the counter with the dramatic emo clothing was friendly and accommodating. She made me pine for my own undergraduate days. We liked her a lot. The atmosphere here is fun. With the good beer selection, this is definitely a good college student haunt. The guac was nearly perfect, which says a lot, because I tend to loathe smooth / non-chunky guac. It taught me something: I *can* like smooth guac! I'd give it an A! The chips are kind of meh. Store bought. B- I'd give the Cheeseburgerrito an A. The pickles worked remarkably good; if I ordered this again, I'd ask for extra pickles. If you have kids, this is perfect, and a single burrito easily fed both my 5 and 9 year old. The nachos are big fat fail. F!!! They were dry, boring, and **desperately** needed more cheese, by double, and for the cheese to be melted to distribute the fats and oils to the chips underneath. They used real cheese, which is the way to do it, but shredded room temp cheese just doesn't cut the mustard. The only thing that saved the dish for me was that I ordered a cup of chimichurri sauce, which provided the much needed oil and moisture. The chimichurri sauce was very tasty, but *slightly* bland. It should've had a little more garlic, but chimichurri sauce from Latin America is probably a little too much garlic for the typical American palate. I'd give it a B+. Another big fat fail was the steak. OMG. F!!! The steak was so tough there were a few pieces I had to pick out of my mouth and place it on the side of my plate. Wow, guys! I can't figure out if nobody here eats the food or if they just don't care because of employee discount, but that steak was horrendous! So if it seems like I'm saying the good was very good and the bad was horrid, that's exactly what I'm saying. I'm still giving this establishment two stars instead of 3 because I *refuse* to believe that the manager of this store would sample the nachos and the steak and say "Yup, those are excellent products!". They are objectively bad, which makes me think that nobody is keeping watch of the quality of the food. read more

Black Cat Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Went here on a Saturday afternoon with both DDs, DH and DD boyfriend. We had just done the mountain coaster and was ready for lunch. Chips were good, but the salsa was amazing. I think maybe they put crack in it. Lol. The burritos were huge and lots of things to choose from as well as a make your own. The atmosphere was a bit dark and eclectic. read more

The service was terrible. Placed an order and didn't get it correct, not even close! The person who took my order said she didn't hear what I had order. It could be because they have the music blaring as if we were at a club instead of an eatery. Her attitude was crappy. read more

Veggie and tofu quesadilla was excellent! Salsa was good, chips were crunchy, Valentina in the bottle, and the PBR on tap and cold. Kinda hard to beat the combo! Service was friendly and food came out quickly. Cozy fun spot down under on Depot Street half block from Mast General with a casual hippie/hipster vibe. read more

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The burritos were great, service was quick! It has a casual and college like ambiance!

The portions & flavor were absolutely delicious. We went out looking for some mexican food & we're not disappointed here. There was a big party that had ordered ahead of us but our food had come out very quickly regardless! The employees were great & service was quick. We got full & enjoyed every bite! Would recommend ! read more

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Stopped in after the football game, most restaurants had long waits and Black Cat is a walk up counter to order so getting food quickly was a plus since we were beyond hungry! Food was hot, delicious and portions were nice. Our group of six each orders something different but we loved all of it! read more

Such a solid burrito spot!! We wanted a meal to take back to our campsite and this was perfect Vibe: Grungy, casual vibe which we loved. No frills and come as you are. Stickers everywhere inside. The inside is underground and small-ish, no outdoor seating Menu: Love all the funky burrito flavors & vegetarian options! Reminds me of flaming Amy's in Wilmington. Love the BBQ trash burrito and Sage burrito. So flavorful and jam packed! I wasn't a fan of the salsa sampler (none were memorable) but wanna try the Queso next time Parking: No parking lot in front, some street parking and a pay lot up the hill (4 min walk) Covid: Clean pens, plastic dividers at checkout. No outside seating though read more

Black Cat Burrito - Outside - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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Jerk Burrito. Interesting and delicious flavor combinations! The burritos were stuffed full and totally satisfying. The coleslaw on the side was also a nice touch. It's sweetness cut the spicy topping of the burrito. Also the restaurant atmosphere was definitely different and more casual but fitting for the food. read more

Black Cat Burrito - Jerk Chicken Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Cool atmosphere and good service but the food was a bit mediocre, especially for the price. Burritos were overly packed with rice. The food wasn't really my thing but worth a shot. read more

This place had been on my radar for some time. This place was fantastic. A little hole in the wall, but the food was great. I had the Don't Be A Jerk burrito with chicken, which was great. My wife had the steak enchiladas ... the flavor was fantastic. All good. We all agreed that we'll come back again next time we're in town. read more

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they took over 40 minutes to bring one order of tacos. there were only 3 tables being used, so there was really no justification for this either. the food was mediocre as well. read more

Absolutely loved the cheeseburgerrito and we also got the black cat salad which was pretty good as well. Nice service would go back again.

Stopped in today around 2:30. Food phenomenal. Portions massive. Service way above average and far beyond just about anywhere we've been in this entire area. Very inexpensive for what you get. Haven't seen a $1 draft in over a decade. Great vibe inside only to be bolstered by the upbeat aura of the staff. Nice to see someone give a shit about what they are doing and who they are doing it for in a time when quality service is becoming a lost art. Skip the overpriced pans of trash at Chipotle and give this place your business. They won't disappoint. read more

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First time here and really enjoyed it! The girl at the counter was very helpful when asked about vegan options. I got the Lesson of the Sage Burrito- made vegan by removing the garlic aioli. I tried the Coconut Curry sauce on the side and while its tasty I will say it's not for me. Just not a huge coconut girl A heads up - The guacamole is not vegan and does contain sour cream. All tortillas are vegan except for the Chipotle. Would love to come back for sure. Cool environment too. Awesome portions for price read more

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Service was a bit slow at first. but overall this is a great place to eat. you won't go away hungry. they feed you well here. I like the variety of items to choose from. and the interior is pretty hip too. stop by, you won't be disappointed. read more

Black Cat Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

The ingredients are top notch, not cheap proteins used as fillers. This is a solid choice anytime of the day! Great combinations of burritos as well as ability to create your own. The chips are warm and taste locally made. The sauces are authentic and full of flavor. The service is always warm and welcoming! Eating in has a cool college vibe that keeps things real. Definitely a great spot to hit up every time in Boone! Keep Boone original!!! read more

I am thrilled to report that Black Cat is back up and running again. Their burritos are highly customizable, vegetarian friendly and absolutely carnivore approved. The fantastic salsas, queso, and my absolute favorite slaw ever are made super fresh everyday in house. Don't Be A Jerk (spicy chicken w/ lots of grilled pineapple and other delicious things) was my go to from back in the day, and it still holds up. Trust me on this one. The boyfriend has gotten the Burrito of Brotherly Love every time we have ever eaten here over the years. Grab your own silverware and hot sauce when you go to pick out a table after paying at the counter. They bring the food right to you. I do have to admit I miss the old toys they used in place of table numbers! read more

Stopped for quick lunch! It was so good! I had the White Trash Burrito! It was huge! Loaded with BBQ chicken, it had a bit of heat that really amped it up. Enjoyed an icy cold PBR! Great combo! Food came out fast! Thanks much for the great lunch! read more

Black Cat Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Very Covid careful. Very delicious. I had the jerk chicken burrito and brown ale. Recommend both. Servers were friendly and professional. read more

Black Cat Burrito - Dining room with space. And a Boone rain storm. - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Great service, great food!! This will be a go to spot in our future trips to Boone. The burritos were amazing! The folks there were very nice! read more

Great food. Awesome atmosphere. Good to unwind after a day with the family in the Boone area.

Delicious food, awesome atmosphere, and fast service! I had the chicken enchiladas, and they were great. read more

Food was good but i don't like mexican cuisine at all. The workers didn't even seat us and it was very informal. The place felt odd and the tvs were small. p.s. roaches! read more

Service was great! This was the first time we visited and we will be back. The chorizo queso was absolutely amazing. Chips nice and crispy. Burrito was huge. I got the chicken brotherly love burrito and added black beans. Flavors were all around great. read more

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Not the best, meat taste weird and the chips are SUPEER salty.Plus no menus so it's hard to see what there is to eat read more

Black Cat Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Visited while on vacation and we absolutely loved the food! The burritos are huge. The queso fries are incredible.

Very impressed. The quest and the guacamole are delicious. Service was also great. Everyone was very friendly. We will absolutely be going again. read more

Black Cat Burrito - Don't be a jerk burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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Local staple. You can not go to Boone and not hit Black Cat. In our case, we went twice in three days. If you are Struggling with what to get on the menu just simply wait your finger around and wherever it lands go with that... You simply cannot go wrong. We got the special of the day, street corn and the mango salsa (which could win a global award). The second visit I got the pineapple mole enchiladas and again the mango salsa. The place is trendy, cool with a grungy mountain Town vibes. They have the cheapest and best beer/shots in town too. Can someone please hear my cry for help and open a Black Cat in Charlotte. Go go black cat. Always. read more

Black Cat Burrito - Street corn. Mango salsa. Daily special burrito, Bahn n mi - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

We are in town on a mom's weekend away. We had such a delicious dinner last night at Black Cat! I ordered the chorizo nachos and they did not disappoint. When I asked my friends who went to App / used to live in Boone where we should eat they pretty much all had Black Cat on their list. It's super cute place with an excellent menu. And I loved the nostalgic scene / pop punk music playing in the background. All around I loved this place. And will def be visiting again on our next trip to Boone! Love y'all. read more

I got the brotherly love burrito. Delicious. Also got the steak chimichuri. Also really good. We got the sampler with the mango salsa and the queso, guacamole, and salsa were amazing. Definitely recommend. read more

This funky spot has a dive feel to it but dont be fooled, the food here is amazing. I had the geek tacos and the land was sliced thin and it melts in your mouth. Great menu, awesome staff and a meal that makes your taste buds happy read more

Black Cat Burrito - Zorba the Greek Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Black Cat burrito has the worst cashier. I eat there a lot because the food is delicious, but twice this week when I called, the same female cashier says "hello can you hold on for just a moment I'll be right with you" so I waited over 30 mins and hung up. I gave them the benefit of the doubt for maybe being busy so I drove over and the phone was off the hook on the counter and she was outside smoking a cig and then came inside took my order and just kept chillin on her phone. I called again today and the same thing happened except I waited for 52 mins just to take a screenshot of how ridiculous this is. I feel bad for the owners for how much business she is losing them, and it's disrespectful and RUDE. The only reason I gave 1 one star is because of how good the food is. There are plenty of other people looking for jobs who would be grateful to have hers. read more

Black Cat Burrito - On hold for OVER 50 mins - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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It is always a treat to go to Black Cat! There burritos are so unique and DELICIOUS! I will rave about the "thai me up" burrito till I am blue in the face. The nachos are a great snack if your just passing through. The atmosphere is fun and casual. The perfect place to bring a date, out of town guests, or when your just hungover. read more

Black Cat Burrito - thai me up burrito.. AKA best burrito i've ever eaten - Mexican Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

we ate here on Thursday evening. the space is a "hole in the wall", shabby chic kind of place on a side street in Boone. you order at the register using an online menu (QR code). I had a vegetarian burrito with garlic sauce topping. very tasty! our server was cheerful and helpful. and the beer was cheap ($2 Dos Equis)!! read more