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    El Burrito Express

    3.9 (874 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    El Norcal
    Lisa X.

    Always walked by this place but never tried until recently after an appt nearby. Got the NorCal and according to their menu, consisted of carne asada, grilled onions, cheese, house fries, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, expresso sauce. Not sure what the expresso sauce was but it was delicious. The burrito itself is very filling. The only thing I don't like is the house fries inside this burrito, but that's more of a personal preference tho so if I order it again, I will probably ask them to leave that out. Friendly & helpful service. Thank you. Located on Divisadero and Bush.

    MaCho Burrito chicken
    Shawn S.

    when am here I always get the Macho Burrito and plenty of chips/salsa, you should only buy this because the price you pay is just 10$ more for 2 super burritos. A super burrito is 16$, but Mucho burrrito is 25$, double the chicken, double the beans, double the guacamole, double the flavor baby and if your hungry and not afraid to say "No" to diet eat this and your tummy will love it. The green or guacomole sauce is the best, Has a lot of good spices, the right amount of jalapeño and makes my belly happy. The chips are very crispy and doesn't get soggy or too soft when mixed with the salsa or making nachos, so I suggest always order a extra bag of chips and salsa if you are a big aches and chips salsa fan. The only minor issue I have is finding parking here and find a decent spot to eat my food. Usually eating in the car is nice but once a while just enjoying your food outside in the sun is fun and can be so great. The staff is very friendly and I never had trouble with anyone here, most of the staff looks like they are having fun working and I barely see a unhappy guest, so there doing something good and the food really shows. Definitely a hot spot if you like Burritos, Tacos, and want to see the XXL Super Burritos or Macho Burrito. I went here with friends and told them they had a Godzilla Burrito and a crazy Horchata, they were never the same after eating here and kept coming back too. They have another location but the taste is funky I prefer this location. Doesn't taste bland or something you eat at Taco Bell and find in Costco frozen food section, could be just my taste buds, give it a try and see for yourself. yah great place and food if I had to rate everything it's a 10/10 for sure

    Menu
    Purva D.

    The value menu is so delicious with portions being a good size for the price. We got the tostada, 2 enchiladas and a nacho from the value menu. We were stuffed and had quite a few leftovers. The service was quick and the food was made delicious to order. The staff was courteous and there were plenty of utensils and napkins. Plenty of seating and a great spot to help satisfy cravings.

    El burrito - carnitas
    James H.

    I had another appointment at UCSF this morning so decided to drop in El Burrito Express at 11;45 am. The lunch crowd was steadily coming in. There were only a few tables open for dine in. My first time trying El Burrito Express and I liked that they had a lot of options on the menu. I ordered the El Burrito large with carnitas. The carnitas were mushy and not crispy at all. This was a bit disappointing. They blended in with the refried beans texture. Sad that only the green salsa was available. But the chips were light and made in house. A lot of seating but during prime lunch hour it gets busy it seems. Can order online

    Breakfast Burrito with Al pastor
    Michael R.

    Got a breakfast burrito with Al pastor. Burrito came with chips and salsa. Overall breakfast burrito was good I really liked the Al pastor but wasn't a huge fan of the pineapple in the breakfast burrito. Green salsa is so so so good not that spicy. If you are looking for a classic breakfast burrito el burrito express is a great spot and the service is pretty quick.

    Al pastor El Burrito
    Sujay R.

    Great value burrito, Al pastor marinated well. Not used to Free guac and chips. Wish the meat was interspersed better

    El NorCal Burrito
    Patricia T.

    Pretty solid burrito spot in lower pac heights! I was craving a cali burrito and usually hit up El Farolito or Underdogs but I wanted to try something different. I ordered El NorCal burrito which had some perfectly charred carne asada, onion, fries, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico, and salsa. The burrito was a pretty decent size (almost two servings if I wasn't super hungry.) The flavors balanced each other out nicely and the burrito wasn't dry, which can happen in some cali-style burritos because of the fries. Their chips and salsa were also bomb--fresh, thick, and crunchy--but not super oily (I wish I grabbed more before I left). As for the restaurant itself, the interior was clean, there was good seating, and the staff were pretty friendly. There is also lots of street parking. I will definitely be back to try other options!

    Carne asada wet burrito
    Hope L.

    Came here on a Friday night and it wasn't busy at all. We were served immediately and the food was so good! We got chips and guac and I got a carne asada wet burrito. It was so filling and delicious; it was only $15 and could definitely feed me for 2-3 meals. The chips and guac was a fantastic deal as well; they gave us a huge tub of guac and chips for only $6.50! This is definitely a stable burrito place for Lower Pac Heights and I'll definitely be here again :)

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    Good food and great service. The were very nice to me and my coworkers a d I would definitely go there again.

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    Vegetarian options and large portions plenty of seating and very friendly . Family owned and support small businesses on vacation.

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    El Burrito Express is the Tits! Been eating here for over 20 years. Formally at there Sunset District location! Love it!

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    9 months ago

    Going to El Burrito Express for over 25+ years. Never have disappointed. Food always ready with call in orders. Food is always awesome!

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    11 months ago

    I tried this place twice and both times the burritos were bad mushy and very disappointing

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    Thank you for your feedback! Look forward to seeing you again! :)

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    Thank you for your feedback! We truly appreciate our customers!

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    I had a carne asada taco. It was huge and excellent quality. I would definitely go back.

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