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    Blue Burro

    4.0 (934 reviews)
    Open • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
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    Regular Carne Asada Half Chip/Fry $14.25 (excluding tax price as of July 10).
    Diana L.

    I stopped by Blue Burro earlier this month and had a decent experience. I ordered the Regular Carne Asada Chips $14.25 (excluding tax price as of July 10). Fortunately, the worker allowed me to order the item with half chips and half fries for me and my coworker to share. It came with Angus steak, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and cotija cheese, and 2 free green salsas. The nacho/fries were good, but definitely leaned on the saltier side. The meat pieces were a little smaller, but it was still tasty and satisfied by nacho craving. Customer Service: Friendly! Seating: Indoor seating available. Parking: The restaurant is located in a busy plaza, and sometimes spots can be limited during busy times. However, we did not have an issue. All in all, I'll be back!

    Surf and turf burrito, habanero salsa
    Chad K.

    Still such a strong option for reliable tacos, burritos, aguas frescas and shakes. I got the Surf and Turf burrito this time and it was fantastic. Great balance of ingredients where it wasn't overly wet or overly dry. Lots of shrimp and the sauce was awesome. I got habanero salsa on the side and it was blazing. Normally, the hot salsa at places isn't all that hot. Not here. Very hot! I got the combo which came with chips and a drink. Out the door for everything at $20 or less, not bad. I really wanted a shake, but maybe next time. They looked amazing. You can't go wrong with anything here at Blue Burro.

    Cheese Enchiladas plate
    Janine D.

    I live in the neighborhood, but have never been here before...I doubt that I will ever be here again. I decided to try the "new" Cheese Enchiladas $14. The best thing about this meal is the refried beans . The enchiladas are flavorless, with the diced onions on top being the dominant flavor. It's the noon hour and the place is not especially full, although there is a steady stream of takeout orders. They have a (too) loud radio station playing over the dining room speakers. Very little music and a lot of advertising...all in Spanish. Just annoying noise! The girl at the counter is pleasant enough. I don't usually write bad reviews, but Blue Burro was just too off the rails to not be honest.

    Kim R.

    Updating as I went back and making note for myself: I got the rolled tacos and surf & turf burrito for me and my husband to share. The beef rolled tacos were good; they had a nice crunch and lots of toppings. The Surf & Turf burrito on the other hand was disappointing. Quite small and not worth the $14. Hardly any shrimp in it, the meat wasn't very good and overall kind of bland. We've had way better AND bigger S&T burritos. We will not get it again. I will still go back as there are other items on the menu I'd like to try but I don't recommend that particular burrito.

    The beef (5) Rolled Tacos are loaded!
    Evelyn K.

    I was craving Mexican food on a Friday night and it was getting late, but I remembered Blue Burro was near Marina Pacifica where I was walking around. Called in 5 beef rolled tacos around 9:15 and they said my order would be ready in about 15 minutes. Usually I'm a green salsa person, but on Emma's recommendation, I asked for the chipotle ranch sauce. When I opened my bag, what did I see but 4 little sauce containers so I could try all the different salsas! Such a thoughtful gesture from Emma, whom I found out shares my affinity for good jewelry design (we struck up a conversation about a ring I was wearing). This was my first time trying Blue Burro, and it was fun to try all the flavors of salsas. I started with the lightest, green/tomatillo, which is quite mild and adds some nice acidity to the rolled tacos. The red has a little kick! I finished with the chipotle ranch to take the edge off the spiciness - smooth, creamy, and a good complement. As for the rolled tacos, as you can see from my photos the kitchen does not skimp on the works! Overall, really fresh, delicious food and I will definitely be back soon.

    The surf and turf burrito is really good
    Nachaka W.

    I absolutely love the surf and turf burrito with a Carmel vanilla shake Mmmmm Mmmm good. Stop by and check out the food its really good.

    5 Blue's Famous Rolled Tacos
    Bry N.

    YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! I used to come here all the time when they first opened (like 2019-2020-ish), and man... it was a whole different story back then. The sauces? Straight . Like "extra sauce, drown my tacos, no shame" type of fire. Fast forward to now... I only pulled up because I was starving and the homies were all yelling "TACOS OR NOTHING." So we went all in -- carne asada tacos, surf & turf taco, Blue's famous rolled tacos, regular surf & turf chips, adobada quesadillas, plus some shakes and iced coffee. Basically ordered like we were feeding a small village. And somehow... everything came out MID. Like aggressively mid. Disrespectfully mid. The only things that still held it down were the chips and the rolled tacos -- those were still doing their job, no complaints there. Everything else? Felt like the flavor took a vacation and never came back. Now let's talk about the service... because WOW. We got everything to-go, and they really said "good luck out there." No straws for the drinks. No napkins. No utensils. AND NO SAUCES??? Like how do you forget the ONE thing you were known for?? That's like going to a pizza spot and they forget the cheese. Yeah, maybe we should've checked the bag... but also, shouldn't that be the bare minimum?? We didn't realize until we got home, and at that point everyone just sat there in silence, pissed, staring at dry tacos like we just got betrayed. Ain't nobody trying to drive back after that. Overall... just a frustrating, disappointing experience. This place used to hit different... now it's just hitting my patience.

    Rob A.

    Such a nice easy menu with excellent food. Burritos, tacos and quesadillas are the stars of the show. Get them on their own or as a combo plate. I'm for the burritos because I like how filling they are. They don't skimp on the ingredients. The Surf n Turf is a good choice and one of my favorites as well as anything with steak. Nice tortillas that hold up well and don't fall apart. Overall, everything I've tried is delicious and flavorful. The place is on the small side but that's okay. They do good business during the work day lunch hours and they keep the line morning. Inside is clean and bright.

    BOMB
    Yusuf N.

    This spot is really good highly recommend it the surf and turf, protein bowls and burritos are bomb. And there cucumber pineapple, Aguas Fresca is refreshing and good on a day. Service is great answered any questions I may have had and the ambience of this location is really cool. They play music and it makes you feel welcome. Thanks

    Tony N.

    Service The service was welcoming and quick. I was first greeted by the cashier and was kindly recommended to buy their breakfast burritos as it was my first time being there. She also gave me all 3 types of salsas for my chips as I didn't know what was good. Excellent customer service. 4/5 Food I do in advance apologize for not remembering what type of breakfast burrito I've ordered. The breakfast burrito was good but nothing special. The whole combo which included the burrito, salsa and a drink came to about 15-17 dollars which was very expensive. For a very average meal, I do not recommend coming back. 2/5 Ambiance The restaurant is a nice little establishment with a dedicated kitchen and setting that screams, they're successful. You can tell that the they've been in the game for a long time. They have a little dining area that can sit roughly 15 people. The restaurant itself is your typical stand alone restaurant sitting at a busy plaza where you can grab a quick bite. 3/5 Overall I am happy that I came to try it. It has been on my to-visit list for the longest time and now I can finally cross it out. The restaurant is nothing special and a bit expensive. The overall experience is very forgetful and a decent place to grab lunch if you're in the area. 3/5

    Surf-N-Turf Taco
    Lana J.

    Really good food. Fast and friendly service. Place was clean and nice. Definitely recommend for a nice quick meal. Prices were really good in my opinion

    Shrimp bowl, mmmm

    I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty everything was. The shrimp was the slightest bit salty, but I'm always complaining about how salty restaurant food is. I tried the shrimp bowl, chips and green salsa which was medium not mild, fyi.

    Ken C.

    Blue Burro is located on 7th street, across the street from CSULB. They have tacos, burritos, taquitos, and shakes. In particular, their taquitos are interesting as you can get them topped and loaded. My wife's go-to are their "Blue's Famous Rolled Tacos" ($18), which are five taquitos (shredded beef or potato), topped with sour cream, guacamole, salsa, carne asada, shrimp, and cheese. The taquitos, on their own, are thin and not anything special; however, the toppings make it like nachos 2.0. I also ordered a "california burrito" ($14), which has meat, fries, cheese, and sour cream. I paid a little extra to add some guacamole ($1.50) and bacon ($1.50). I don't think the bacon is necessary; however, guacamole is a nice add. Both of these dishes are pricey, but I think it's a good spot for a loaded burritos, fries, and taquitos, and it's definitely a step up from all of the Albertos variants.

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    Thank you so much Chad! Glad you enjoyed our Surf & Turf burrito.

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    Awesome place. Had a lunch bowl and wife ad their burrito and they were with spectacular. Clean and fashionable.

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    Wow, thank you so much Meena!

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    Thank you, Bella!

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    Appreciate it, Grecia!

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    Glad to hear! Thank you!

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    Tonight I ordered a breakfast burrito with ham and I think I liked it even more than the bacon one! Can't wait to try the chorizo one next

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    Twas good. Surf and turf burrito combo yum. Big burrito good sauces. Twas good. Surf and turf burrito combo yum. Big burrito good sauces.

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    Just went here. The women's restroom is disgusting. Will not come back. I can't imagine what the kitchen cleaning protocols are like.

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    Surf & turf burrito is great! Glad you are a fan!

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    Thank you for the feedback, Crystal!

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    Ask the Community - Blue Burro

    What happened to the queso dip? It was REALLY good. 🤷🏻‍♀️? Bring it back, please!

    Sorry Jacquelin the queso dip was discontinued.

    Is the gansito shake still available?

    Hi, I didn't see it.

    Why is the horchata blue? Like how do you make it blue?

    Lmao omgggg

    Will they do "curbside" pick-up? Or at least bring the pre-paid food outside?

    Yes, they have a parking space for that and last week when I called in my order they brought it out to my car and took my payment in a non-curbside pick up space.

    Do they accept Apple Pay?

    They sure do!!! I used my Apple Pay for my delicious Blue Horchata. You're my Boy Blue!!!!

    What are your hours of operation?

    9am - 10pm daily

    Do you have plans to offer vegan options? (Simple suggestions include: replace meat with soyrizo/beans/potato, replace cheese with pico de gallo)? Thanks and welcome to the community!

    Can you guys please post nutrition facts on the website ?

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