Burrito Beach is a local Chicago based fast casual tex-mex style spot that is akin to Moe's, Chipotle, etc...for those outside of Chicago. This particular Burrito Beach sits on the corner of St. Clair and Ohio and was a welcome site as we wandered around looking for a quick, affordable and tasty lunch. They offer all the classics from bowls, burritos (of course!), quesadillas and tacos. They have a few pre-built options, or you can build your own from protein to base to toppings and beyond. Unlike the larger chains, they offer a few more protein options, including specialty options like shrimp, beyond-beef and grass-fed beef. Toppings options are slightly limited in comparison, but they are of better quality. Also, they next leveled the queso game with their red chile queso...don't question it, just get it, whether for dipping or an add-on. The space was small, but set up well for line structure, seating, condiments, etc...Clean and in good shape as well. Service was friendly and efficient. Overall, definitely enjoyed the meal and would certainly swing back by. Solid 4.5 for me! read more

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Many years ago, I stopped eating at most fast-food restaurants. But because of frequent visits to Northwestern Medicine, my husband and I have become fans of Burrito Beach--a California-style taco and burrito fast-food restaurant. Although it's fast, Burrito Beach doesn't taste like fast-food. The ingredients they use are fresh and flavorful. They have a variety of taco and burrito choices, and you can choose your own ingredient combination--and they have a wide selection including corn salsa and pickled onions. Our favorite thing to order is the two taco and soup combo. For less than $10, it's a bargain and comes with two large tacos and a soup that's prepared fresh behind the counter. Service is friendly and efficient, and even if there is a line during lunch, it moves fast. They have a customer loyalty program where you can build points to get a free entrée. If you have a sweet tooth, they have awesome soft serve ice cream creations. Burrito Beach is not your typical hospital food place--it's several steps above. Give it a try and you will not be disappointed. read more

I stopped in for a quick work lunch on National Beach Day for their $6 chicken or veggie BYO bowl promotion! Overall I enjoyed the flavors and loved the customization options. I came at 11:45 and there wasn't too much of a line, I was in and out pretty quick! There were plenty of open table if I had wanted to stay and eat in. This was my first time at Burrito Beach so I was taking a little more time to look at all the ingredients and options. I did feel a little rushed when choosing the final toppings and wish I had picked a few more. Portion size was just okay, I think it could've used a little more but was still enough to be satisfied and patch over the rest with an afternoon snack. This location is convenient to my office location and I appreciated that it was pretty chill and not too crowded, which can be tough to find in this area. Overall I enjoyed my meal and will likely add burrito beach as an occasional stop on my lunch rotation. read more

Burrito Beach - CHAR-GRILLED CHICKEN BOWL - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love This place and the customer service is amazing. Great spot for sum good Mexican good!

My fiance introduced me to this restaurant about 5 years ago. And I'm so happy that he did! I honestly never ate burritos before trying them at Burrito Beach and now I eat them twice a week. The flavors are amazing and good quality. It's also very filling so I'm not getting hungry midway through the afternoon. And the staff is the best! They're so nice and happy to make whatever you want. I've been going their consistently for 4 years and they always ask how me and my fiance are. Never thought I'd be a regular at a restaurant in somewhere as big as Chicago. But the people are the reason I keep going back. read more

Stopped in for lunch Tuesday and I have to say it was a great experience. I have a couple dietary restrictions and the manager Brandon gave me such amazing recommendations. The food was fresh and tasty but more importantly the staff was really friendly. Will definitely be returning for another lunch. read more

Great food, amazing team, by far the best Burrito Beach in Chicago. I've been going here for years and will continue to do so!

Pretty impressed. My expectations weren't high but they really came through. Staff was nice and restaurant was clean. Ordered the hot honey chicken burrito (which was intriguing to me because I've never seen that at a burrito shop). I was not mad at all about my decision. I ate the entire thing that felt light and flavorful (the chicken was grilled which I appreciated). It could've used a little bit more sauce, but I'm a big sauce, girl. Overall good experience read more

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Food lacks flavor...not seasoned well at all. Rice was super mushy....I didn't even finish it I had to throw it away while I was there...not even an hour after this meal it made me very sick painfully sick..... Im so grateful i didn't finish it. Highly suggest you don't eat here!!! read more

I came to eat because i was going to a concert before and I haven't had this in a while they we're kind of busy when I went in but I didn't mind have to wait I was in no rush at all. The staff was nice. I think it's a great amount of food for the price that it is. I don't think they really raise their prices since I last have them I was able to sit down and eat my food in peace which I love. I love that they also have a vegan option. It was extremely quiet in there which I enjoyed and I ate my food and then left. read more

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Has become a Go-to for me downtown! The burrito bowls and burritos (which are what I usually get) are great both in value and taste! Would've attached a photo of my burrito but it's gone. read more

I've been going to the Streeterville Burrito Beach for the past few months, and it has quickly become one of my favorite lunch spots. The service is always friendly and welcoming, and the food is consistently fresh and delicious. I love that you can see them grilling the meat right in the restaurant--it really shows they prepare the food fresh instead of just reheating it. They also offer three different salsas, and every one of them is excellent. If you're looking for fresh Mexican food with great service, I highly recommend this location! read more

I stopped by here to do cheap carryout for my hotel instead of buying something there. I don't think I've ever eaten here, except maybe from a catered lunch. I saw Fish Tacos and had to go in! 3 for $10, was a nice bargain! I walked in and spoke to the nice guy behind the counter. I think I went the wrong way but no problem. I like how the food is visible as they make it, but since I did carryout I didn't watch any preparations. The place is bright and nicely lit, I'd maybe eat in if I am in the area next time. I chose not to get chips and guac but it is ON my list for next time. I did not eat the cod tacos right away, I stashed them in the fridge, but even eating them cold was tasty! There was just the right amount of Mexican slaw and toppings, and the fish was fried perfectly. For a chain, the food was fairly healthy. read more

The service was not great. This was our first time here and the staff did not want to explain the menu. Also no kids menu or smaller portion for children. We got a chicken bowl and chicken nachos. Food was not good. Chicken was fatty and chewy. The bowls of food at the serving area were dried up clearly sitting out for a while. We got through 1/4 of our meal and threw it away. I should have known when we were the only ones at a table. read more

Old worker was very rude and rushed us when ordering. Chicken didnt taste good either. The food/rice was hard. Ambiance was alright. Not going again. read more

My dad was taken off life support and we were at Northwestern. Went to order a burrito from Burrito Beach, and when I asked for the employee to add more corn, then add more tomatoes please, both times he huffed at me. Then I asked for a little more cheese. He yelled out "I have to be able to fold it" very rudely. I wasn't asking to overfill the burrito. He was the one putting the ingredients on it. If he thought he was putting on too much of an ingredient or thought I was asking for too much, he could have handled it so much better. I was wearing a badge showing I was visiting a hospital patient, which was my dad after being taken off life support. I ended up telling the employee he could keep the burrito because he was so incredibly rude with his huffing and puffing and loud rude comment. Especially being a server at a hospital restaurant, he should have had a much nicer, better attitude. Made me cry because it added to the emotional roller coaster I was already on. Will never go or recommend this place because of one employee's rudeness at a time compassion would've been the better route. read more

Chicken Bowl was yummy and filling. It was tasty and spicy They had all the toppings quick service

Food not too bad but attitude of server was not good - gave very small portion of rice and not pleasant when requested a little more. Most burrito places eg Chipotle are much nicer! read more

Easily the best value in the city! I think I found my new go to breakfast spot. $5.49 for a well packed, custom burrito is hard to miss with. They also receive bonus points for making the eggs fresh to order rather than scooping them out of the warmer. Keep up the good work team! read more

Burrito Beach - CHORIZO & BACON BREAKFAST BURRITO - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Visiting to Chicago. Stopped in since by the hotel and starving after a travel day Similar to chipotle, This is a local 3-store chain. Way more flavorful and better ingredients. I recommend you try their soups, was a surprise how good this was read more

My first time trying burrito beach was for their celebrity chef Collab in honor of their 30th anniversary! I had the chicken masala burrito by chef Margaret Pak from Thattu. I liked it so much I had it two times within a week! It was delicious, with a lot of deep complementary spices and sauces, and the burrito held up well. It's great that they donate a potion to a good cause. I enjoyed that they mixed the batch-cooked chicken with the masala sauce and the heated it up fresh on the grill to order. The service is what you can expect from a fast-casual restaurant except it's even simpler than Chipotle -- you can just order off the menu instead of having to make 10 different choices. The interior was really clean and is actually a really comfortable vibe inside. The matching orange chairs and barstools inside with the wood surfaces give a nice calm atmosphere to eat. There's also a ton of patio seating outside which is nice when it's warmer. Definitely looking forward to coming back for the next celebrity chef item in December/January, the bibimbap burrito! read more

My wife and I were visiting Lizzie at NW Hospital and stopped for a quick bite before visiting her. I was surprised to find vegan dishes, which I'm always open to trying. We both had the Avocado Tacos served with salsa and any other veggies you chose. We shared a side dish of rise and black beans. This is definitely a quick, healthy dinner plate to have, and they were very quick and courteous. read more

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very rude! I went in to give my order and they were barely listening to me. I would Say horrible customer service especially to new customer. read more

1/22/25, back in Chicago. Food still hard to beat! Very good! Like I said before not too busy... read more

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Great customer service! Francisco is great at guiding you if you're unsure of what to order. Went in for the first time and was not disappointed! 10/10, will def be coming back. And truthfully, better than Chipotle. read more

Ended up getting a burrito and burrito bowl. I ate the burrito bowl fresh and it was great. The baja chicken and shrimp were delicious. The red rice, corn, veggies, onions, jalepenos, and pickled onions all complemented the protein. The spicy salsa was slightly chunky but not as spicy as I expected. The burrito was eaten the next day and ended up being a disaster. Reheating it turned into a soggy tortilla (I take the blame) and the char grilled chicken was just not as good as the baja chicken. I also got chips and guac which were alright. Very similar to Chipotle with slightly different ingredients. Highly recommend if you want shrimp with your fast Mexican food. read more

Burrito Beach - Baja chicken and cabo shrimp bowl - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I used Burrito Beach catering for my office for the first time and it will not be my last. I was very impressed with the communication with my catering manager and the punctuality of the driver for an 8:30 am delivery time. I ordered their assortment of breakfast burritos for a group of 70. They were packaged in a box with a clever design (lid folds back to show the logo) and all burritos were labeled. read more

Terrible stomach pains, cramps all night from this place. location Lincoln Park. It must have been the lettuce, I ordered a salad bowl.

i grew up in the restaurant biz, and know what hard work it is to do it right and be successful. In its category. This is by far, the cleanest.... most well run restaurants with the MOST pleasant employees that I've been to in a loooong time. The food seems to be top quality everything is always fresh buuuut the SKIRT STEAK is soo tender and perfectly seasoned with that touch of smokiness and what keeps me coming back...along with the friendly smiles from the employees. stark contrast to CHIPOTLE that serves seasoned leather for steak.....gold infused guacamole with sides of attitude. read more

I got the Baja chicken bowl from here through my corporate lunch ordering program, Fooda. It was an ok lunch but the bowl was pretty small, especially compared to chipotle/Qdoba. Basically I would eat one spoonful and already see the bottom of the bowl. Maybe with chips it would be a filling meal, but the bowl itself wasn't portioned enough to fill me up. Otherwise the ingredients were fine, but if I had the choice of a similar option like the ones listed before, I would pick other options. read more

Burrito Beach - BAJA CHICKEN BOWL - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been coming to this particular location (Ohio and St Clair st) for 2 years+ now and I must say the best food and service by far!!!! Food is always fresh, and the employers are super friendly and always greet me a smile!! I have gotten the chicken tacos and nacho bowl, and the bowl is my absolute favorite. I literally eat from there once per week Monday through Friday for lunch and they have never disappointed! Thank you thank you to the staff and management!! See you soon :) Stacy H. read more

Stopped by with my boyfriend and enjoyed the friendly and clean atmosphere. We both agreed this is a good place to go however the food isn't super flavorful and the prices are a little high. We both still enjoyed our lunch here regardless. read more

Burrito Beach on Ohio Street is a gem in the heart of Chicago, offering a delightful experience for both locals and visitors. Specializing in vibrant, authentic Mexican cuisine, this restaurant is a must-visit. The quality of the food at Burrito Beach is outstanding. From savory burritos to delicious tacos, every dish is packed with flavor and freshness. The ingredients are clearly top-notch, resulting in meals that are both satisfying and delectable. The service at Burrito Beach is exemplary.From manager to the rest of the staff are very attentive, friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Whether you're dining in or opting for takeout, the service remains consistently excellent. I give them 10 stars if I could read more

Burrito Beach - Delicious guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried the carne asada burrito and it was good. They add rice and black. Rams, if you want, and with all of the right toppings. Although not like those burritos from California or Arizona, they state in their menu that they serve Baja California style fish tacos...next time! read more

My go to stop when I'm in O'Hare airport. Fast, generous portions, fast and friendly service. The burritos and quesadillas are always the perfect food for me when I'm grabbing something for my flight. Meats are decently seasoned and when I was a meat eater I'd always get the pork or spicy chicken. Now a days I get the bean burrito. It's big and hearty. The flavor isn't over the top so I spruce it up with their guacamole and their spicy salsa and it's decent. Lots of seating in the food court however I usually grab and go for the plane or take it to the airline lounge. read more

For all intents & purposes this place is a mix between an authentic mexican restaurant & Chipotle. IMHO this place kills Chipotle. Their shrimp tacos are the bomb and the Caldo de Pollo is PHENOMENAL. Big fan of the Chicken Burrito Magnifico as well, which uses Grilled Chicken versus boiled chicken with tater tots inside of it is great as well. The Guac is good & they serve beer if you want to wash the food down that way. I have yet to try their steak or pulled pork meats as of yet. Is it the greatest hispanic restaurant on Earth. No. Is it worth a visit? 1000% read more

Basically a chipotle style fast food restaurant with more options. I haven't been here enough to have tried a bunch of stuff but every time I come to Chicago I always grab a quick bite here. read more

They were super friendly and quick. I really enjoyed the burrito as well, definitely recommend.

Where to begin well the customer service was not so pleasant!! Write from the beginning attitude was given just because I ask if there was any fresh cook steak done !!! I believe is a fear for a customer to have the right to ask what he is eating as well as what his paying for. I am sure arrogance is not applying the menu of their establishment. Fair to say that, at least the food was OK, but not the greatest Seeing that chipotle is their competitor I would assume that they would provide better service. read more

Burrito Beach - Steak Salad Bowl $10.98 1 Lgchips & Guacamole $4.99 1 Regular soda drink $ 2.49 Total: 20.63 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The service was 5 STAR amazing!! The workers were so kind and welcoming. The food was AMAZE BALLS. The location is clean & tidy. Definitely will come back again!! read more