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    Burrito Shak

    4.1 (87 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    The Fire Shot
    Jbear F.

    Clean and minimalist interior. The staff was friendly and efficient. But the best part was the food. My picture of the Fire Shot looked better before I mixed it up. They burritos or bowls come with chips and if you need more they are free. All the salsas tasted very good and for the heat averse the habanero was not too spicy. ( Caution I like the heat, so take that with a grain of salt ) My burrito bowl was delicious. I like this place better than the "C" burrito place.

    2 oz Pineapple Salsa
    Ashley B.

    EDIT 1/16/2023: We officially come here all the time bc are we obsessed with this food! And since we come here so often, we got a punch card. Once filled up, you get a free meal! Also I low key want a T-shirt... :P

    Kenisha R.

    The food at Burrito shack is lovely; the atmosphere was very relaxed The taco salad tastes amazing! You can make any burrito a bowl and it comes with chips You can choose a one of the menu items or be creative and make up your own. The people who worked there were very focused on making the food so they limited the conversation with us. The restroom was clean and compact.

    The Guppy Quesadilla
    Mary Z.

    The pico de gallo was fresh, and everything else was good for lunch today, too! My Guppy Quesadilla was loaded with well-seasoned chicken, pico de gallo and cheese, and it was so big I took half of it home. My friend liked his Fire Shot Burrito, but would have liked for it to be hotter. He liked the options at the sauce bar, and that helped with the heat. Both entrees came with a huge portion of chips. At $6.99 for my quesadilla and $7.49 for the burrito, the prices were definitely right! The two friendly employees were wearing masks and stayed behind the plexiglass barrier (it's an order-at-the-counter place). The burrito was ready immediately, but it took a few minutes for the quesadilla. I like that it tells you that on the menu. It was just warm enough to eat outside, and we took advantage of the tables on the sidewalk, right outside of the restaurant.

    Aloha bowl with habanero salsa on the side
    Tammy M.

    Went for lunch on a Monday at around 11:45. We ate in but most people were getting their food TO GO. The menu is very easy to understand. Pick a protein and then decide on a bowl or burrito. Tacos too ! Very friendly and helpful employees. You pick what "named" bowl you want but you can actually pick and choose your toppings. It's actually quite a nice concept. Toppings were fresh. I had the "aloha bowl" NO cilantro. I added lettuce and chose what type of beans I wanted. The chicken was nicely spiced. My friend and I ate inside. It was clean. We would go back. Prices are reasonable. You get tasty chips with your order. They have several salsa flavors that are included with your meal.

    Jillian S.

    Better experience this year at Burrito Shak. This time we dined at the restaurant. Only a few other parties were there when we arrived on a Sunday afternoon. We ordered right away and our meal was made in a reasonable amount of time. Several tables were available inside, so we quickly found a place to eat. The salsa bar was open and had a good selection of salsas. Our orders were accurate and reasonably priced. The employees were all welcoming and efficient. We left satisfied and would dine here again!

    Burrito with chicken and steak
    Katharine B.

    We went to the location in Hampstead and loved knowing that Cary has one too. The ingredients are fresh, flavorful and the staff is always kind. We ordered burritos and you can pick one from the menu or make one à la carte. The prices are very reasonable at about eight dollars a burrito and they come with chips and salsa. The decor is simple with coastal colors and we are happy to have one in the area.

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    1 month ago

    I order for takeout all the time! The food is so delicious. I love how I can make my own nachos and they turn out so good every time!

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    6 months ago

    Burritos are unique and all-encompassing almost. It's kind of a relaxed Beach atmosphere.

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    I just wanted to update my recommendation to add my favorite menu item - s-turn is the way to go!

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    Esmeralda Grill is a very authentic local Mexican spot that does a lot of things right, especially…read morewhen it comes to classic comfort dishes. I usually rotate between the tacos, enchiladas, and molcajetes, and while the tacos themselves are just okay, the overall experience is solid. The fresh chips are easily some of the best I've had at a Mexican restaurant (warm and crisp). Add queso to those chips and it really seals the deal. They more than make up for the tacos being a bit underwhelming and are honestly reason enough to come back. This is a great neighborhood spot if you're looking for authentic flavors, generous portions, and excellent chips and dips (biggest downside is no liquor aka no margaritas). Not every dish is a knockout, but the highlights keep it comfortably in 4-star territory.

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