I see why my sister has been wanting me to come here for so many years. It's a bit of a commitment from Bedstuy, but this no frills primarily take out spot is worth a stop. When you walk in, the menu is clearly visible above the register and they have burritos, quesadillas, and much more. The fam has always hyped the burritos, so I wasn't really looking to try anything else for my first time. I was on the fence between the chicken ranchero and seitan burrito. Since I had never had the latter before, I have to give it a try. I liked that there was an option for a spinach tortilla, I went with that. It was ready in about 10 minutes, and while it is indeed a take out spot, no one else was sitting inside, so we were able to occupy the four seats that were there. The burrito was humongous. I should have taken a picture of it, but I was so hungry and ready to dive in I just didn't. It was delicious. We all shared chips and a hefty amount of red salsa, that was surprisingly spicy. What a meal! We were lucky to just beat a big crowd of people. Folks were standing around waiting and pretty much the entire standing area of the little place to get orders. I'm glad I finally got to try and I would come back. The closest thing that I normally go to is the Nintendo store. I could definitely make it happen again. read more

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Pretty mid burrito, unfortunately! I was really craving a burrito and I live in the neighborhood so I decided to support local instead of going to a chain. Sadly this did not hit the way I wanted it to. I got pollo asado and the chicken wasn't seasoned very well. The burrito was super loaded with rice and beans which would be acceptable if there was more flavor going on. I'd even be happier with more cheese and sour cream but those were both lacking too. Overall very average, which is sad for Hell's Kitchen as we don't really have any good spots to quickly grab a delicious burrito. They do have a LOT of vegetarian and vegan replacement options on the menu which is cool! Can't vouch for the flavor or quality of those though. read more

10/10! I got the quesadilla & my partner got a steak burrito. Honestly, this was one of the best I've been to, especially because the sauces are SO GOOD! Not quite sure what they put in it, but it taste so good & addicting! It pairs really well with the mandarin jarritos. I highly recommend checking it out. Service is also pretty fast. Seating is only limited to 4, so I would not recommend bringing a large group unless it's take-out. read more

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Food: Very authentic, fresh, and flavorful feeling. Open to modifications. Ambiance: smaller space but homey feeling. Service: quick preparation relatively speaking. read more

Wow every ingredient was incredibly fresh and they definitely don't skimp on the protein! I ordered through Seamless, and everything arrived well packaged and prompt. The taco salad shell was perfectly crunchy and held its shape without getting soggy. The charcoal grilled steak was so flavorful. Overall, a very authentic taste. read more

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Still on my quest to find the best Mexican food in NYC. Stumbled upon this place for lunch and I thought it was okay. They have around 8 stools in the shop and we were lucky to enough to snag 2 seats. After we ordered, it took them less than 7 minutes to bring out our food which was great. I ordered the Grilled Steak burrito and I thought it was okay. There wasn't a lot of steak and I thought the beans were pretty overwhelming. I wish there was a more cohesive flavor throughout the burrito like a sauce or some meaty sauce flavor. I did appreciate the complimentary chips and salsa though. read more

EL Burrito Box - Grilled Steak Burrito - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

A monster carnitas burrito for $13.95 ($15.80 after tax, CC fee) hit the spot. Seriously satiating. A 12-inch flour tortilla with seasoned rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and mountains of meat. The pork was nicely seasoned and shredded. It came with a bag of tortilla chips (nice!), hot sauce (didn't recognize it, not bad), and salsa... The salsa was distinctly terrible, tasting like bad, artificial tinned tomatoes compensated with raw sugar, like a mix of Ragu tomato sauce, ketchup, and raw onion. I didn't eat most of it. read more

Very disappointing experience. The employee was rude and repeatedly made homophobic and racially offensive jokes in Spanish toward me and a Chinese woman nearby, apparently assuming we could not understand him. I understood what was being said, and it was completely inappropriate and unprofessional. Management should seriously address this behavior. especially in a highly LGBTQ friendly area. read more

EL Burrito Box - The man that was being racist and homophobic - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Got a shredded pork quesadilla. Lots of meat but otherwise not particularly memorable one way or the other.

A great spot right by Lincoln Center/Columbus square for a pretty solid burrito/taco. Ordered two Asada burritos with everything, a little pricy at $15+ per burrito, but maybe the huge portions will balance that cost for ya! The asada was really great though.... Wish they had limes and more salsa outside of the typical canned red salsa. Nonetheless, a good eat! read more

EL Burrito Box - Inside area - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered a steak burrito here yesterday, took it home and ate half. Came down with serious case of food poisoning. Spent much of the night on the "throne" and still out of it today. First and last time at this place. read more

3.5 Went here at night and I grabbed a black bean burrito. It was pretty good for a veggie burrito! There was a variety of ingredients, but the burrito is pretty wide so sometimes it's hard to get that variety of ingredients in each bite. But honestly, it was still tasty even then. The food itself came out pretty fast (~10 mins) which was great and they were generous with how much hot sauce and salsa they gave out which was nice. read more

I love burrito box! They've been in the neighborhood for a long time, so they know what they're doing. They've burritos are so sizable, and they have a good variety of toppings. Everything is always fresh and packed nicely. The staff here are always very nice. It's cozy inside, but I usually take it to go. read more

Pretty decent little shop by Central Park for Mexican food. Came here around 7:30 on a Wednesday and there was an endless stream of people ordering, but enough seats in the shop to dine in. I ordered the steak burrito bowl and it was quite large. Food itself was pretty good but nothing noteworthy. They give you free salsa and chips on the side. The salsa was great but chips were a little stale. read more

EL Burrito Box - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Good food! It's a solid 3. Loved the sour cream and packedness of the burrito. The red sauce was ok. Chips and salsa were average. But the burrito was very satisfactory and satiated my hunger. Got it to go, so can't attest to the in-store dining. read more

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I've been ordering delivery from here for years. But they switched from direct ordering through the Yelp app to routing me to Door Dash for the order. Result... it was horrible. They changed something and it turned out poorly. Bye bye Burrito Bowl. End of an era. read more

This is some of the worst Mexican food I have ever had in New York City. I ordered the grilled tofu quesadilla and the tofu had absolutely no flavor. It needed a giant dose of salt and seasoning at a good sear but instead it tasted like dirty tofu water. The small batch of chips that came with it was stale, and the guacamole had no flavor either. The staff was very friendly, but the food was so bad. I'm actually feeling grossed out as I write this. The only thing that I would recommend is the pico, which tasted very fresh. Otherwise, avoid. read more

Wow - we're from CA/TX and know Mexican food. Not sure what took us so long to come here! The burritos are like mini pillows stuffed w rice, veggies, beans, cheese and a protein of your choice. Could easily be two meals. Even comes w chips / salsa! I did the portobello and the boy chicken - can't wait to try the seitan and tofu. There's usually a wait during busy meal hours so be patient but they're fast! read more

EL Burrito Box - Grilled Portobello Burrito - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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A perfectly adequate Tex Mex burrito. I had the chili con carne one, husband got carne asada -- got it to go. The burritos are very heavy on the rice and beans, which is fine; quite light on the lettuce, tomato, sour cream, cheese -- also fine. That said, the amount of rice and beans in there makes these pretty mushy, and it was more of a knife-and-fork meal than a burrito should be. Flavor was alright in mine. Came with chips and salsa, which weren't great -- I guess you get what you pay for, or something. All in all, a decent filling meal, but nothing I'd go out of my way to get. No better and no worse than any of the other Mexican-ish restaurants in the neighborhood. read more

I got takeout from here. First, I appreciate that they have such a wide and clearly-marked vegetarian menu. I got the food within about 5 minutes, although it wasn't a peak meal time. The burritos are a little pricy, but they are huge and they are tasty! read more

One of our favorite go to burritos spot in the world, the perfect San Francisco style burritos in Hells Kitchen Nyc. The food is excellent, try the portobello mushroom burrito with black beans, rice and quac. The service is good, efficient for a place doing a lot of volume. This is basically a takeout joint with a few counters to eat at. Good home made chips and Mexican sodas. No ambiance but this is a take out restaurant. One of our favorite Lincoln Center neighborhood places. read more

Sometimes there are just some things that you need to hit the spot calories be damned! I don't know why I haven't gotten food from here before but I'm very glad I did today. I had a chili burrito that was bigger than both of my fists put together and it was good. Delivery was pretty quick. I am absolutely ordering from here again because it made me happy. read more

Only one problem... The Cup of black beans posted on the wall at Burrito Box is actually Black Bean Soup. BBsoup is a delicious combination of Black beans / Pico de Gallo, and sour cream. It's listed and described correctly on the website, but when you are in the place, you think it's just a cup of black beans. If I hadn't asked about the confusion at the counter, they would have lost a sale on that item. It probably has happened before and will continue if not corrected. Other than that, Great food and fast service. 5 stars when the menu inside the place is correct. read more

Great no-frills kinda spot for a quick bite. Have picked up and had delivery from here multiple times. You know exactly what you're gonna get (consistently good) and always hits the mark when craving simple mexican. Pretty great value for the price as well, especially when compared to known places/chains that serve similar food. Regardless if you need spicy or just flavorful, you can adjust for either or both. read more

For me, a stop at Burrito Box is like visiting an old, longtime friend; perhaps it's been awhile, perhaps you even totally lost touch, but once you get back together, it's effortless to pick up right where you left off. Nothing but nostalgia and love. I had countless meals here when I used to waitress within walking distance. It always had good, wholesome, and filling food with delicious, fresh ingredients - and at a lower price pour that's atypical of many Manhattan eateries. Something about the unassuming, tiny, almost-walk-right-by-without-noticing-it space with only a couple of small tables and super limited counter space is actually a charming part of the whole experience. Back in the day, it was the whole ritual of it: scanning for a table that might be freeing up by the time our orders would be ready. Taking farrrrr too many of their (absolutely delicious!) house-made salsa ramekins and dipping into them with still-warm, crispy tortilla chips while waiting for our food. Hearing Latin music while sipping on a bottle of Jarritos. Having the best conversation over an enormous, overstuffed burrito. And sometimes, having to sit on the sidewalk because you couldn't score a seat, but hardly minding because your belly was happy from a tasty, warm meal. For all these reasons and more, Burrito Box has a special place in my heart. Early on in the pandemic, after seeing FAR too many small business shut their doors, I randomly wondered if they were still alive and well. At first, they were closed. But a couple of months later, I was delighted to learn they were back up and running! Hooray! Things may be (understandably) different now in the age of Covid: you're not scrambling to get the next available table (because the entry is closed off altogether), and the chips and salsa are not out on the counter for take-as-you-please portions (hello, germs). They are now, for the time being, a mainly takeout operation during the pandemic, along with two small tables for outdoor dining on the sidewalk. But one thing still rings true: my first BB burrito in many years was as wonderfully flavorful as I remembered. And while the world feels full of negativity and uncertainty in 2020, the comfort and familiarity of a longtime favorite meal goes a very long way. Brownie points: I told one staff member how much I used to love indulging in their salsa while awaiting my order, and he thoughtfully packed me some extra sides of it. The tostadas and burritos have always been my trusty go-to's, but you really can't go wrong here. Anything with the chicken ranchero is my personal favorite. Food is highly customizable, so if you have a specific request, just ask and they are usually kind enough to oblige. My mom, who is a vegetarian, really enjoyed her takeout meal here as well. Will return again and again! read more

EL Burrito Box - Chicken Ranchero Burrito - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

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Appreciate the vegetarian options! I noticed all the menu items are significantly more expensive than they used to be a few years ago. Adding guac which I usually do is also $2 more. I know there's inflation, but the reason why I like coming here is bc it's so affordable. I'll still come here once in a while since the food is really great, but wouldn't count it as an "cheap/affordable eats" spot anymore. read more

One of my favorite burrito spots in the city. Decent sized menu with lots of options. Ingredients are super fresh and the burritos are huge! Not a ton of seating inside, but I usually bring mine home so this isn't a huge issue for me. Food comes out pretty quickly. Prices are a little on the expensive end but the food is delicious and filling and includes chips and salsa. read more

I love El Burrito Box, it's a staple! The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. They can have somewhat long wait times from time to time, but it's worth the wait. I love their burrito bowls and burritos. read more

EL Burrito Box - Burrito bowl - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

I tried the grilled chicken burrito and thought it was OK -- wished there was more flavor and more topping options. They have a variety of meats to choose from, so I would give this place another try and pick a different option. The takeout order came with chips&salsa which was nice. read more

EL Burrito Box - Chicken Burrito - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

My go to burrito spot in Hell's Kitchen...it also doesn't hurt that it's only a couple blocks from where I live. The burritos here are huge and delicious. I always get delivery in which they always include hot chips and fresh salsa. My favorite is the bbq chicken burrito. The chicken has tremendous flavor and sweetness just to my liking. The storefront itself is a little small but you can enjoy as much chips and salsa as you'd like if you sit in. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a low key burrito joint! read more

Love burrito box. Quick, fast affordable, and delicious food. No inside seating due to covid. Place is convenient to Columbus Circle and the trains. This place is always pack. read more

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This is one of my favorite spots to grab a quick bite. I had a grilled portobello burrito, and I loved the bold flavor. The prices were reasonable, and service was quick. read more

If you're in the market for a massive burrito, with great taste and great price this is the place to go. I've only tried the vegetarian burritos (seitan, tofu and grilled portobello) and they've all been amazing but the seitan one is definitely the best of the 3. It's extremely well seasoned and tasty and they definitely don't skimp on the portions (it's not all just rice and beans). They also give you a small bag of chips, salsa, and hot sauce. This can easily be 2 medium sized meals or a massive meal. I liked it so much that I went two times in 2 days! I'm counting down the days to go back. As for seating- there's a few bar stool type seating so i'd suggest to eat to take it to go or go to the park on 57th and 9th. read more

What can I say? The reviews are terrible on Yelp but on Google and Trip Advisory it was amazing. It is very small but efficient. They do not upcharge for anything. Eveything was delicious. Quick very tasty and would definitely recommend read more

I love the whole in the wall type feel of restaurants, and this was totally it. You walk up, and you just order right at the door, probably this way due to COVID, but regardless the food was amazing. I ordered a steak bowl, and OMG! I could taste the steak was grilled, and I love grilled food! The blend of everything was the right amount, not too much of one specific thing like some burrito bowls. My bowl consisted of: Mexican rice, black beans, shredded cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream. I definitely recommend them and will be eating there again before I leave. read more

EL Burrito Box - Grilled Steak bowl - Mexican Near Me - New York, New York

This place is not worth the price tag . Steak Burrito was 17$ !!! It was wayy to much rice, and beans . Barely any meat and no Sourceam and no green sauce. How are you charging this much for a freakin burrito and not including these things. 2 out of 10 .. Do NOT recommend . Chipotle is wayyy better . Dont waste your time read more

great local butrito shop fresh and fast delivery order iis allways right on yime very friendly stafff

Loved my organic seitan burrito! And the fact that you get a little bag of chips with salsa rounds out a delicious and filling meal. There are a few stools so you can conceivably eat there but it seems to get crowded with pickups, etc. service was great and food came out in a timely manner. Had several vegetarian options. (See menu.) Had never been before but will return. read more

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This place is kind of a hole in the wall but they make really good burritos. Delivery is easy from here, it never takes long to get my food. I really like the chicken burrito and have tried a couple quesadillas as well. Definitely not a nice sit down place but great for take out. read more

If you're looking for a really good burrito, this isn't the place for you. If you're looking for food because you're hungry and you're looking for something decently priced, fast, and filling, then The Burrito Box is your spot. I've had both the carne asada and the BBQ chicken on separate occasions. Both times I've had more rice and beans than anything else and barely any protein. If I had to pick one, I'd pick the carne asada. The (scant) BBQ chicken in my burrito was dry and tough and keep in mind there is a difference between the grilled chicken and the BBQ chicken on the menu. I didn't realize there were two separate options and sadly ended up with BBQ sauce in my burrito! Each order comes with a small sack of tortilla chips as well as mild and spicy sauces. Great for quick eats and drunk nights! read more