Love this place...I wasn't aware of this place 'til a while ago and in passing it caught my eye with the promise of quick, fast Mexican food. Basically you custom make yourself a delicious wrap or taco or salad by choosing the filling, the toppings and any extras you might need. The food is super tasty, the staff are super friendly and the place is always super busy. I eaten there a few times and it's a bit of an essential stop-of if I'm in town, the steak burrito for a fiver is hard to beat. Pros: Great value, quick. Cons: Limited options if you aren't a big Mexican fan read more

Boojum - Mexican Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Boojum is quite simply the food equivalent of a giant hug. With its extremely generous portions, this is possibly one of the most comforting foods ever created. The store's service is strikingly similar to that of Subway, moving along a line of fresh ingredients such as pinto beans and dictating your order to the server. With a number of bases to choose from (e.g. burrito, taco and nachos, etc) you will truly marvel at the sheer volume of combinations to try. There are a number of sauces to choose from a varying spice levels, as well as the option to add sour cream or guacamole at an additional cost. In terms of meat, shredded steak, beef and chicken can be selected or you can choose to have a vegetarian option. I would personally recommend the shredded steak burrito with guacamole, as it tastes fantastic. And if that isn't enough, you are provided with the option of adding a selection of pinto beans and rice. For an additional £1, a side order of nachos can also be included. As well food, Boojum also serves a wide range of soft and alcoholic drinks, with Sol beer and frozen margaritas on the menu. Situated on Botanic Avenue, this place is nearly always busy and is largely populated by students, given its amazing prices. Boojum's facebook page is also worth checking out, if only to keep informed of the 'free burritos day' that is regularly holds. read more

One of the finest food establishments Belfast has to offer. Located in the busy Botanic area, Boojums reputation is backed up by the queues of people out the door you will see at the weekends. There's a counter where you can choose your own fillings for a Taco, Burrito or fajita. The portions are on the large side so if you're ravenous, Boojum will satisfy your hunger cravings! Opt for the beef, chicken or veggie options as well as a number of salsas and guacamole's. One of the most remarkable things about this place is that they offer excellent value for money, with most meals coming in at a fiver. Mmm, it's making me hungry just thinking about it! I'll definitely be taking my friends here next time they visit Belfast. read more

This has been a go to spot to pick up a good feed or even a hangover cure, for a few years now. It's a seriously popular spot so be prepared to wait, but it's worth it. I get the same thing every time, steak burrito, Mexican rice, beans, cheese, and sour cream - they are huge and delicious. The staff in this place are fast and friendly too and they have a loyalty card which you can get stamped for free food. The only reason for no 5 stars is purely the sit in vibe. I suppose they have done what they can with the space, but you're all bunked in together, usually beside strangers, in what reminds me of a school canteen, only with less space and more fluorescent lighting. read more

Yea pretty nice food. Simple, though not extensive, menu! But it is cheap, about £4.75 for a tortilla. Do try the char-grilled chicken - absolutely delicious! And the staff are quite friendly too! I'll try something different next time, but it'll be hard to beat the char-grilled chicken! read more

Boojum - Front of premises - Mexican Near Me - Belfast, BFS

Boojum is a verified hunger buster! It has a vast range of food that accommodates all life-styles; Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Carnivore... Staff are friendly and your food will be ready to go (or you can sit in) within minutes. A vast range of drinks (including beers) are available to wash down that Burrito Bowl or Nachos! A great thing they also do is Cupcakes! Found at the till, I find these are seriously under-rated! One thing to note is Boojum only takes Cash so make sure you have some on you when going here. read more

There is a lot of competition with food joints in Botanic. There was always a line outside Boojum until they moved to a bigger location. Chicken Fajita is my fav!! Definitely worth checking out at a reasonable price. read more

Boojum definitely deserves 5 stars as being quite possibly the best in their category. A burrito bowl is probably the healthiest you can get from a fast food place - apart from salads of course (although dressings are full of sugar in some places). So, if you decide to go for a burrito, fajita, a burrito bowl and whatever they have on offer, always brace yourself for a queue! :) Don't panic though as it moves very fast with always at least 4 staff members behind the counter. They are really friendly and patient even if you are undecided. My personal favourite is the chicken burrito bowl with mexican rice, mild salsa, sour cream and cheese. There are loads of extras you can choose from: beans, sweetcorn, guacamole etc. The portion is incredible, I could never finish a bowl so having the leftover for dinner makes Boojum even more wallet friendly. read more

Just in Belfast for the weekend and happened upon this place as very near our hostel. Have a similar place back home in Edinburgh called Illegal Jacks so was familiar with the concept. To say these guys were slick considering the numbers coming through the door is not doing them justice. This is a well oiled machine. Went for the burrito bowel and all tasty however I like me some heat so would have been 5 stars if the hot salsa had just had a bit more of a kick and if I could have washed it down with a Modelo (no drinks licence at the time we went). However the condiment selection was solid and they'll have even more tables for eager punters when they finish the refurb upstairs. read more

Spicy fast food. Pretty decent. One of the first Mexican burrito bars in Belfast to make a big name for itself, and its still going strong.

If you ever have the urge to have a fat girthy burrito in your mouth and want have a bean baby whilst dropping those wee friggers in the toilet, I would highly recommed a boojum as they provide the best toilet to let those juices flow. My father would also like to make a comment on this so stay tuned.... mmmm i lik a fahita bowl as it makes my stomach feel nice and warm i like the hot and spicy nice and the toilet is clean i like and i yummy yum yum read more

Chipotle in Belfast! Affordable, tasty, quick, and filling! I don't know anyone who does not like grilled chicken, Spanish rice, cheese, flavor, salsa in a soft warm tortilla! read more

Their quality seems to have lessened from their opening days, but still worth a visit. Needs the addition of some hot sauce to bring a bit more flavour. Charging extra for extra veg seems a bit OTT. read more

Don't get out off by the queue, it moves pretty quickly. Food is really good, made with fresh ingredients and quite tasty. Portions are quite big, so you shouldn't leave hungry. As far as I know, it's cash only, so cards can't be used for payment. There is also a loyalty card scheme with a free meal with every 10 bought and when you hit 40 you also get a free t shirt. So get munching! read more

If you're from the US, Boojum is just like Chipotle: it's a burrito bar with authentic, healthy ingredients. But unlike Chipotle, Boojum isn't some massive corporate chain, they're owned by a husband and wife who met in the US. They couldn't find any good Mexican food in Ireland, so they opened Boojum. The burritos are absolutely delicious, there's lots of delicious topping options, and there's marked vegetarian and vegan options. The staff are totally awesome and friendly. You definitely won't regret stopping by. read more

Love the new look of Boojum. Completely addicted to the burrito bowls, filled with delicious chicken, amazing black beans, salivating Mexican rice, fresh cheese and guacamole, and lovely sour cream. Have tried many combinations and they're all wonderful. Def recommend read more

Can't say I'm a huge fan, although this could be because it's just not my sort of food. Think healthy burritos; this is the kind of food Boojum serves. Prices are reasonable enough and you can't say they don't love their customers and that customers don't love them; there was once a mile long queue for food when they had a special offer giving away a free burrito to every customer. Then again, hungry Queen's students are idiots; they'll eat anything. read more

I really like eating at Boojum. Really good food and options. Their popularity speaks for itself! Definitely recommend having a burrito from these guys! read more

Boojum is essentially a UK version of the Chipotle chain in America. Which is amazing, because I missed Chipotle when I was living in Belfast. Boojum is awesome and their burritos are huge! read more

It makes my head spin when I think about how much I've spent in Boojum since moving to Belfast. My favourite place to eat, full-stop. I will campaign to have Deliveroo orders receive loyalty card stamps though, because I'm on a quest to get that T-shirt! read more

The food is ok. I was there a few days ago...The guy (long hair..almost dark red) added sour cream when I said I did want it...fair enough mistakes happen...BUT...Instead of starting over with my meal box he SCOOPED IT OUT! and wiped the edges with blue roll! Obviously the taste persisted. I just let it go as my wife was there and would have been embarrassed if I complained. Poor attention to detail. ..makes you wonder what goes on out the back where you can't see! read more

The first two times I didn't like Boojum but through much peer pressure I decided to try a third time and it did not disappoint. Great quality,better quantity and reasonably priced. Definitely recommend. read more

Love this restaurant! Amazing Food. The burritos are great and the customer service and marketing are amazing. Its not a place I normally would have tried, but on a bank holiday they were giving out vouchers for free burritos so we went in and had one. We've been hooked ever since. Very authentic Mexican food. Always a line out the door and down the street. The staff are friendly and polite. My children like the chicken soft tacos and I always get a burrito. There have been a few copy cat restaurants popping up, but they are nowhere near the calibur of Boojum. read more

I love Boojum. Granted, as a homesick Californian in Belfast I may be a bit biased, but thankfully it appears I'm not alone in my enthusiasm. Boojum has given me faith that it *is* possible to have a casual restaurant in Belfast that doesn't serve overpriced, predictable, unhealthy crap (you don't have to go very far in any direction on Botanic to see what I'm talking about). With vegan options too! I put this place in the rare category of "Read Food" restaurants in Belfast. And probably the only one its class and price range. The food is as close to a Californian taqueria as I've ever seen in this part of the world. I've chatted with the owners, and they actually spent a fair bit of time in the southern US and Mexico, so they really do know what they're doing. I think that every time I've been there I've come across at least one other homesick American. As far as the food goes, Boojum claims that their food is all homemade, handmade, from scratch everyday and I believe it. As a vegetarian I can't vouch for the meats, but the beans, peppers, condiments and homemade salsas are always perfectly prepared. The burritos are generously large, properly constructed and wrapped (it's a delicate art), and fantastic value for around a fiver. This is really what all food should be like.The decor is pleasant, staff always friendly and they have Cholula! Mexican beer and frozen margaritas are a welcome recent addition as well. A few very minor nitpicks that probably only matter to real burrito snobs. They don't have a griddle, so the tortillas are steamed instead of heated on the griddle as they would be in most taquerias. This makes them a bit sticky, and they can't add the cheese onto the tortilla as it heats. The rice is also a bit bland - no Spanish rice option (although too many places use chicken stock for this, so it's often a no-win situation for vegetarians anyway). I'm not a fan of their homemade hot sauces. I think they use malt vinegar - must be adapted to the Irish palate. But they always have Cholula and a couple of other real Mexican hot sauces on hand. Finally, tap water is served in tiny plastic cups from behind the counter. I always feel bad going up and asking for refills because the staff are normally quite busy, although they've never hesitated to give me more water. I don't think it would hurt beverage sales if they put out self-service jugs of water and cups. I would love to see their menu expand. The lack of a griddle and short-order cooks holds them back a bit - but how about mole sauce? Or a tofu-based veggie option? But I suppose these are pie-in-the-sky dreams. In the meantime, I'm so grateful we have Boojum. read more

This cafe/restaurant/burrito-bar is as good as it gets. The portion sizes are massive and the food is tasty and great value. My personal favourite item is a shredded beef burrito with pinto beans, salsa roja (spicy), sour cream, cheese, guacamole (costs extra but is absolutely amazing) and a bottle of carbonated water. The nachos are also good. I personally prefer the Chichester street branch as the portion sizes are a bit bigger, there is more seating and it is in the city centre. By the way, if you have never been you REALLY need to pop in as it is amazing and far better than its main opponent, Mex. read more

Good when you're starving and not feeling too picky about how much mess you make while eating. Not a fan of the questionable beef or steak, but the chicken is always good read more

What a fantastic place! Simple, yet delicious menu and amazing, friendly service. By far my favourite place to eat in Belfast.

Boojum - possibly the only place in Belfast that I'll queue to get into. I love it. Love it! If you like to nitpick, you might say that there's nothing really authentically Mexican (no tamales, no mole?) but here's the thing - the burritos and tacos are absolutely, undeniably delicious. They're packed full of flavour, I can't get enough of them, and they're pretty healthy, also the staff are great. That's all that matters to me. Plus, your meal will will set you back the princely sum of five pounds. read more

I would often get takeaway from here with a group of people in work. There is always a queue which can look a bit off putting but the queue is constantly moving and you are never waiting too long until you are served. When I get to the counter and it's my turn,I just hand over a list of what I wish to order (broken down by name of who has ordered what). I love that when I get to the till to pay,everything is wrapped up,packed up and labelled with everyone's name accordingly. Definitely makes things easier back at the office! Even though it is a production line set up and always very busy, the staff never falter with their customer service. It doesn't matter if there is 2 people in the queue or 20 people,staff are always friendly,polite and cheerful. I still can't decide if I prefer a bowl or a wrap but I always get the same filling; Mexican rice, peppers, onions, pork, lettuce, sour cream, mild salsa and chipotle sauce...big portions and tastes amazing!!! This is random but out of all the fast food places I've ate in, Boojum have the best plastic cutlery,FACT! read more

Usually i am one to either rant or rave when reviewing but i feel somewhat unbothered by this place. The staff are nice.....thats about it really! Also, if the owners read this, diced meat is not nice! Even kfc dont dice the meat! It stinks of cutting corners and cheap! read more

It's great to see a take-away burrito joint in Belfast. I visited for 5 months and frequented several times. I always got the steak and black beans with lettuce, salsa, and pico de gallo. Unless you add peppers or avocado, you can get out for under a fiver. Only problem is there's limited seating and the queue can be thirty people long. It's better to hit at odd hours to miss the rush. Or use the call-in/txt-in service so you can pick up your order right away instead of waiting! read more

Service is usually quick. The food is nearly always good. The staff are friendly. Great selection of beers. Somewhere to sit too.

What can you say really, if you like a burrito like myself, then this is a regular spot. Good hot in the shop or taken home and eaten cold. And the fact you can enjoy a corona with it is even better. read more

Excellent. I have eaten at many, many restaurants of this type and this is one of the best. Fresh, healthy (if you want), and delicious.

like so many others around the globe trying to churn out mission-style burritos, boojum seems to have somehow missed the mark. first, i was able to just walk right in. where were the gang of homeless, tin foil hat wearing slam poets? odd. next, why is there a stack of crispy, taco shells sitting there at the front of the assembly line? have i somehow time traveled back to dolphin terrace middle school? have i wandered into some giant collective taco night at bruce's house? hmmm. deciding to really test their mettle, i opted for a vegetarian burrito, because you can fill an old trainer with carnitas, and it will still be somewhat palatable. i'll take refried beans, please. what? you don't have refried beans. okay. ummm, and why does the rice look as if it was just heisted from and indian buffet? oh, never mind, just bury the inadequacies under cheese, sour cream and guacamole and we'll call it even. at least there was pico de gallo. all in all, i'd have to say the whole experience, while marginally satisfying, was super average, at best. i left feeling like i'd gone out for a proper burger, but was left locked in a mcdonald's. do yourself a favor, take a fifteen minute walk (if that) and pop into chalco's. read more