Quite literally the best Mexican food I have ever eaten, in a warm, colorful and inviting setting. I have been meaning to return to this Phoenixville gem for more than a year and was lucky enough to be in the neighborhood with a friend yesterday. Once again it did not disappoint! The queso fundido is spectacular! Most people associate queso with a sort of creamy cheese sauce, but authentic queso fundido is chihuahua cheese served on a sizzling plate that is soft, stretchy and chewy (much like mozzarella with a hint of salt). You'll can also order it with poblano peppers, shrimp or chorizo. Served with chips or soft warm tortillas (which I recommend). You'll be thinking of this appetizer for days. I also had the enchiladas with a mole sauce. Just fantastic! Savory with a hint of chocolate...the best! Our server was so friendly and told us all about the family that owns the restaurant! When I expressed my love for their food, she offered us a complimentary Mexican coffee, which was new for me. Dark, rich, lightly sweet with a hint of cinnamon...what a way to end the meal! Run don't walk. I have eaten at a few Phoenixville restaurants but none quite like this! I can't wait to return. If I lived closer they would know me by my first name read more

El Burrito - Chicken enchiladas with Mole sauce and rice - Mexican Near Me - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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We didn't initially set out to come here but it must've been fate that we stumbled in. My initial feeling of this place was that it felt REAL. The food was delicious. Much more savory than usual I would have. I went for my go to taco- Al Pastor and my co-diners both got bowls. The juice drink size was enormous. Food came out fast and I ate it even faster. Would love to come back and try out their famous burrito next! read more

El Burrito - al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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Went here for the second time yesterday. First experience was okay, waited a long time for food and for menus. It was like at least 3-5 minutes before we were seen after sitting down. Second time was similar. What really turned me off though was the portioning in the burritos. My partner and I both ordered burritos and the ratio of refried beans to meat was just ridiculous. I probably had 5 or 6 pieces of steak in my whole burrito, it just wasn't worth the price for how little protein I got. The layout is fine, it's got a couple nice places to sit. Definitely feels more like a takeout kind of place. read more

Best Mexican food in the Phoenixville area Amazing chile relleno! Fabulous fish tacos! Delicious burritos! Super fresh, clean, friendly, nice for kids. read more

Still 5 stars after 13 years. Love the tacos, but my current favorites are the shrimp tostado, it tastes so fresh and the Hawaiian burger, so fresh, juicy and delicious. Probably the best burger I've ever had. Service is always great. read more

Didn't eat here but I came in to use the bathroom with my girlfriend and I was not allowed to do so. I entered the building and the man in the front very rudely said that I "needed to ask" to use the restroom because I was not a customer. After telling me I needed to ask, he then I said I couldn't use the bathroom. Employee had a very poor attitude. The employee working there said there was a sign out front, but I did not see one. I have been here before. Very good food, but I have never once encountered an employee so outwardly rude to potential customers. Maybe next time put a big sign out front if this is such a pressing issue to the establishment. read more

It's always a wonderful experience at El Burrito! Their food is delicious and if we have any food restrictions, no onions, extra cheese, they are always accommodating. I love their selection of sauces, each one is equally good. Rosa, verde or my most favorite, mole! My take out order is always ready on time. They never miss a detail. read more

so good! I love this place and definitely coming back! they have us a free fried ice cream which was so kind. Amazing service they were very fast with our order. Definitely recommend coming here. read more

If you're in Phoenixville looking for a fast, cheap, hole in the wall Mexican place, this your spot. They were very helpful and friendly. The service was very fast. You get complementary chips and salsa. My husband and I split a chorizo burrito and a steak torta. The torta was huge! I liked the burrito more, but they were both good. I tried a bite of the steak burrito and thought the chorizo was much better. It's cash only. The check was also hard to read and figure out the way it was written out. We were trying to split between multiple people and it was hard to tell how much each item cost. I'd come back again when in the area. read more

El Burrito - Chorizo burrito - Mexican Near Me - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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Major points for having the best local ice cream, la michoacana. The tinga burrito is also solid, and fries are a refreshingly casual side. Not the best burrito around, but a worthy place to stop and eat something cold or hot. Update - upped from 4 to 5 stars because honestly, they make you feel at home. Tough to do. Great service. read more

Great authentic delicious Mexican food (I am Mexican). I went with friends and we were all surprised by the flavor in all our dishes. Loved the vegetarian options! We met the owner, a very kind Mexican woman who welcomed us from the very beginning. Very good service. This restaurant is definitely a MUST!!! GO!!! read more

I need to start off by saying Mexican food is a hard thing to review. Unlike almost any other food It has a wide range from traditional-Texmex. Everyone has the style they seem to like. This was in fact a five star experience. Though it wasn't a perfect meal the good drastically outweighed the bad. We started off our meal with the usual salsa and chips that our waitress brought out to us. We ordered an appetizer of guacamole. We made her aware of my girlfriend's nut allergy, which is almost never much of a problem in Mexican food but we always make staff aware. She said the kitchen didn't have any that she was aware of she would make them aware. She was very kind and checked on this for us multiple times. Something we both don't take for granted. The salsa was outstanding. It was a verde cream salsa with avocado. It complimented my entire meal. I added some to my shrimp tacos to take them up a notch. The guacamole was super refreshing with a wonderful lingering taste of fresh lime. The way I like my guacamole. Couple minor issues. The size was easily that of a 4 maybe 5 dollar bowl of guacamole. Usually there would be an option in sizes but there was only a 7 dollar bowl. Which I assumed would at least be a medium sized bowl of guacamole. It was not. It was small and had wayyyy too many tomatoes. Still, the favor was phenomenal just felt underwhelmed by the size and excessive use of tomatoes. I ordered shrimp tacos with onion and cilantro rather than chipotle mayo. I wish they would have fried up the shrimp with a little more seasoning but when I added the salsa and some of my tomato guacamole they were bangin! Super fresh and the shrimp had a great texture. The shrimp tostada I ordered needed absolutely nothing. It was phenomenal straight from the kitchen. The little lingering after thought of lime on the end of this (just like the guac) was wonderful. It must of been in the mayo. The avocado on top with onion and tomato complimented the shrimp and crunchy corn tortilla very well. Now onto the veggie quesadilla with a side of rice and beans. Honestly one of the best I have ever had. All the vegetables were cooked correctly, not just thrown into a flower tortilla with cheese and served as a soggy half cooked mess which if you have ever eaten them consistently you know is a VERY possible outcome. They obviously took the time to let the vegetables sweat. The mushrooms in it were the star and brought that quesadilla to top level for me. I would eat it every day if I could. Finally we ended with churros which were warm, sugary and served with chocolate sauce. Not much to say here. Warm crunchy churros aren't something that should be screwed up and they did it right. Overall the meal was not perfect but their willingness to work with us, cater to our dietary restrictions, create some very memorial foodie experiences, and be genuine and kind really brought this to an easy 5. Thank you for the experience El Burrito! We will be back! read more

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In a word: Meh. So look, the chips, salsa, and guac are great. Really no complaints there. As far as the other food goes... Meh. The tacos were okay, though dry. They need the chipotle mayo that comes with it, they don't really stand on their own. The gordita is just a pita pocket with Mexican ingredients crammed inside, which was disappointing. I've had authentic Mexican tacos and they are exactly as they describe their gordita, so I was very disappointed when I saw the final product. The burrito wasn't anything special and also had slices of tomato and avocado hidden in it (not listed on the menu). The tomato slices are just weird, and I'm sure some people would like the avocado, but I'm not one of them, so I wasn't happy to see that in there. No idea why they don't mention it on the menu. Also ordered a sope, but it was just soggy and pretty unappetizing. It was also a fairly lazy attempt at making one. It was takeout, to be fair, but I've had take out sopes elsewhere and they still arrived crispy and delicious. And actually a sope, not just a standard tortilla. Didn't get a photo because I just tossed it out. There are far better options in this area, so don't even bother. Unless you're drunk, you are going to notice the lack of quality and wish you ordered something else. I'm sure this place does good business when the bars let out, but if you're just looking for dinner (or aren't wasted), don't waste your money. read more

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Overpriced and underwhelming. Very disappointing meal. More than $11 for a chicken burrito and sweet potato fries. Why fries, you ask? Because that's what comes with a burrito -- not chips. Really. Burrito was bland. Missing any flavor. Chicken had NO spices. Beans? Nope. Dry? You bet! Fries? Limp and undercooked. Size? Less than 1/2 what others offer. Had better at national chains -- and that is NOT good. Never again. read more

Great Mexican food especially for Phoenixville. I will say it's not the most traditional (it's definitely targeted towards the local demographics), but still very delicious! Had a lovely atmosphere and worked well for a group of college kids. Service was great and I plan to go back again soon! read more

I have tried El Burrito a few times and most times I end up frustrated with some part of the experience whether it be the food, prices or the service. The food is generally bland. I find the chicken to be tasteless particularly. Carnitas was a bit better, but still lacking in flavor. When checking out, the person generally asks if you want red or green sauce. The first time, I assumed this was complimentary but then saw it was a hefty charge for a tiny cup of sauce. I feel like this is pretty shady behavior because they don't mention the cost at all. I can't recall exact cost, but it was somewhere between $1.50 and $3 for the red or green sauce. The portions are also fairly small compared to the prices. With all the other Mexican options around and El Limon coming soon, I don't think I will waste my effort or money with El Burrito anymore. read more

Best authentic Mexican food around. My husband and I love the enchiladas and tortas, and you can't forget about their homemade chips!! Honestly, all their food is just so delicious!! I could eat here everyday! The owners/staff are so friendly and always provide optimal customer service!! Every time I walk in, I am always greeted and there is such a friendly/family atmosphere. read more

If you want to order queso and chips but would rather have a cheese patty that you can't dip chips into, then you've come to the right place! This came out fresh like this, what a waste of money. All the food was extremely tasteless and boring you could make all of this at home and it'd be far better. Now I remember why I haven't been back in two years. Don't waste your money, might as well go to Taco Bell. read more

El Burrito - Queso patty - Mexican Near Me - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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I have celiac's disease, so I have to be gluten-free. I always call and they are very knowledgeable on what they can make. They are super friendly and the food is amazingly delicious. Highly recommended! read more

Awesome! Authentic! Best fajitas since I lived in Texas. Perfect!!! The chips are delicious and my husbands enchilada verde was also wonderful. Just a funky little place with a couple of tables and some pheonixville charm. We will Definitely go back and be sure to grab takeout whenever we can. read more

What a lovely place. Extremely friendly staff and delicious home style Mexican food. I've eaten here twice and both times was totally happy with the experience. Reasonable prices and a very varied, authentic menu. Owned and operated by Mexican people who know what real Mexican food is supposed to taste like. read more

If you are looking for authentic Mexican cuisine served in a clean, relatively large restaurant right on Phoenixville's "restaurant row", look no further. Owned and operated by a young couple who genuinely want you to enjoy your dining experience, despite the occasional language barrier. If you are looking for Taco Bell type cuisine as was one lunch time diner placing a takeout order, you will be "disappointed" at the lack of lettuce and sour cream on your tacos al a Taco Hell. If however, you want the genuine article and crave the pinapple and spices from an Al Pastor or the slow simmered pork shoulder in the Carnitas or the spice laced Chorizo, served on double corn tortillas warmed on a flattop just before serving, then you are in the right location. The chorizo was soooo good that I could have eaten a big bowl of it. In fact, I asked them if they would be willing to serve me something off the menu at a future visit - Chorizo and over easy eggs and they were only too happy to oblige with a big smile. The complimentary chips and salsa they serve seem homemade as did the Horchata, which was served in a large beer mug. I look forward to many visits here as I wipe my watering mouth from just recanting this experience. Note: I was on the fence between 4 or 5 stars, so call it 4.5, trending up. read more

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Authentic Mexican in downtown Phoenixville is a welcome addition to the strip. Visited with my wife and daughter for the first time last night. Place is very colorful and super clean with plenty of tables. You basically have two levels of seating. Once level closer to the cooks and a more quite area closer to the exit. Typically only one server to handle the volume, but I can see how service could be slow if you are dining on a Friday or Saturday night, but we were here on a Wed. night and only a few tables were seated. That was the plan. Music was at a perfect level. This is BYO, but they had plenty of Mexican soda bottles on hand and a few draft options. For food, they have a huge list of menu items. Nothing super surprising on the menu, but I opted for the Chorizo torta that did not disappoint. The thing was enormous and rightfully so for $11. A nice balance of chorizo, lettuce, jalapenos, tomato and the bread was flaky yet toasted on the outside. Perfection in my eyes. Not overloaded so manageable and wrapped nicely in foil to keep any droppings off the plate or worse, my lap. My daughter had a chicken tostada and she ate it all. It was only $3. I took a bite of the chicken (shredded) and it was very mild with no seasoning, so she appreciated that. I would be drowning it in hot sauce myself. Thin layer of beans which did not bother her at all. My wife had a steak burrito and she enjoyed it very much and also took half home because of the portion. The woman who greeted us and took our drink order was very sweet. The young girl who took over once she started her shift came back a couple times to check on us and was very friendly. Overall, a great first experience and will be back regularly when we are in the mood for inexpensive, authentic Mexican food. read more

El Burrito - Chorizo torta. - Mexican Near Me - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Walked in and wasn't exactly sure what was going one with the strange layout. This place seemed authentic enough, but it most definitely missed the mark. We chose a steak burrito and a chorizo burrito and both were nothing to write home about. We had hoped for more traditional Mexican flavors that really pack a punch. read more

I've been here a lot and the food is always great. Sometimes the service can be slow, but I don't mind that too much. What I want from a place called "El Burrito" is awesome burritos and tacos and they always deliver that. Personally, I need to venture out into the unexplored parts of the menu next time I'm here, but that's on me, not El Burrito. Thanks for making such excellent food! read more

Great atmosphere. You will feel that you are eating in a Mexican place in LA. The burrito was good. I liked the service a lot. read more

El Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

I'm disregarding the service on this one but let me preface by saying "I Mexican food" BUT when I received my food, all that me and my buddy was thinking "basic." The food was very average and I felt that I could make better at home. Based on the reviews, I was hopeful but I don't think ppl around here had good Mexican food in Norristown or Philly. read more

El Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Great tacos and interesting combinations. Homemade tortillas and their meats have great flavor. Their burritos and Quesadillas are amazing . They now accept credit cards and have delivery which is phenomenal. The customer service is always nice and very family oriented. read more

We stopped in here for lunch one Saturday afternoon and in short, the place wasn't too bad. My wife had the chicken taquitos, which were OK, but the chicken was a little tough. My mole chicken enchilada on the other hand was good and I didn't find the chicken in it tough. Both of my kids had the chicken fingers and fries and they enjoyed their meal. You do get one free bowl of chips & salsa, but it's not an overly big bowl of chips. Overall, service was pretty good. Prices were reasonable considering the decent portion sizes. The one major downside to this place for me is that it's cash only and this will likely prevent us from coming here all that often. read more

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I'll start out by saying That I stopped by this place a few weeks ago. I had trouble figuring out the counter to order from. Then came the kicker, I realized that they serve French fries (or sweet potato fries) with their burritos. I figured that this insured me that these people had no clue about Burritos so I left, hungry. I also noticed thAt it's cash only. Today is a new day a few weeks later. My coworkers are talking about their great food. I decided I should give it a real shot before dismissing It forever! Good call on my part. You get one free small basket of chips and some delicious green salsa. The chips look like they are made fresh, no Scoops here. They are not unlimited but I can see why, authentic chips aren't cheap to make! I ordered the Burrito Alpastor. I have never heard of this burrito which is surprising because Mexican is my favorite food. There were large pineapple pieces in the mixed in with the marinated pork and ridiculously creamy avocado tucked in there too. The most delicious white cheese was sprinkled generously on top. Yummy! I ate 1/2 at the restaurant and just finished the other 1/2 the at home for dinner. Just as good the 2nd time around! The waitress was friendly but was in on her own running a nice amount of tables. She checked back with us a few times. The only cons I can come up with for the place is that a table mate said during another visit he wanted extra guacamole for his quesadilla. He was told he had to order a bowl of chips and guac! Add the side to the menu! I still wonder why the people here think you should get french fries with a burrito. On a positive note the sweet fries were crispy on the outside and sweet and warm on the inside, cooked to perfection. I now realize this place gives you fries is for the sheer reason that they make good fries! I'll be back. Thank you! read more

EDIT: it's 2019 y'all need to accept debit/credit cards. Remove that corny ATM. Nobody wants to get charged an extra $2.99 just to eat at your place lol... I'm at Phoenixville local and I frequent this restaurant often. Staff could be a little friendlier and more professional but very authentic I feel. read more

One of the worst Mexican food I ever tried.. I ordered chicken tacos where chicken tasted like it just came out of boiling water. also be careful they only take cash read more

1 check-in The service was severely lacking, there was only one server working, and it was his second day on the job training he's just liked flirting with the girls in the back table It took us about 45 minutes to get our check at the end of the meal. I ordered and a taco The taco was the best of the meal, there was a good amount of pineapple in The taco Food is good but customer service is terrible. I went there forgetting they only take cash so I asked if they would take a few things out of my order please They were so unaccommodating To my friend and I never going back there again read more

Came here after a few cocktails at Bluebird, with friends who always make any situation 5 star, so take my opinion for what it's worth, but I quite enjoyed El Burrito. We were pretty much the only ones there on a damp Sunday evening in January , a party of 6. They pushed a few tables together for us and we were quickly given complimentary chips and salsa. The place is more local pizza place style than nice sit down place, but this isn't a dig. It was exactly what we wanted and needed. After struggling with some great menu options, I went with the steak Chimichanga. Everyone's food looked great, and I was told it tasted the equivalent. The food either didn't take long as other reviews mentioned but like I said, we were the only occupants. It was the best chimichanga I've ever eaten. It was reminiscent of a cheesesteak inside out at Double Decker. Filling but not heavy, and served with a fantastic guacamole. Overall, it's a place I would frequent if I lived closer. Even though I'm not, I still might seek it out again soon. read more

I can't tell you how disappointing this meal was. My son and I ate here a year ago and had a great meal. We each ordered burritos, one steak and one chorizo. The burritos had the items we asked to not have included in them. After a couple of bites we decided to open up the burritos. The meat portion was equivalent to just over 1 tablespoon in each half. All filler beyond that at $9.00 per burrito. The waitress finally came over and asked if everything was ok. I said no and asked to speak to either the owner or the manager. She warned that they may be busy. Well sure enough no owner and no manager, too busy!! It's 8:15pm on a Saturday night. You might think, well sure they are busy. The reality here is we were the only people in the place!! I'm not kidding. Bottom line here is they cowardly chose to send the waitress out with a message that all burritos are made the same with the same proportions within them. No reduction in the bill. I feel totally taken advantage of in this case. I will not be back and can guess if this continues they won't be in business in another year. We drove 30 minutes to get there. It's a town with many options for virtually any type of food imaginable. It took 20 minutes to park!! And we were the only people in there!! You tell me!! read more

El Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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AMAZING! My favorite place to eat in Phoenixville :) portions and prices are the best, staff is even better. The tortas are my go to. read more

El Burrito - Quesadilla, chips and guac, tortas sandwich - Mexican Near Me - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Ive been coming here for years and its my favorite spot for tacos ! its looks like the food could be sketchy but everything is so fresh and delicious. I get the same thing when I come and Ive never been disappointed. Im a regular and come around the same times and the one older server is amazing she memorized mine and my boyfriends order and is just the sweetest. Would recommend to anyone and feel good about it ! read more

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This is my first review ever on here as I've never really felt inclined to write but maybe this will jump start it. The food itself is pretty okay but the service is just painfully slow or at least when I attended there last night. The waitresses pretty much ignored my table for 20 mins and when their ATM wouldnt give me money, they requested I give them my phone as collateral. (LOL!) I boxed up my food and while I went to the ATM, they tossed my food that I barely ate and charged me for it haha. The manager asked me if I wanted a replacement and my first thought was why would I want a replacement when you're charging me for food I didn't eat. Seriously, if you eat here, bring cash so you can avoid any type of social interaction because their customer service is awful. read more

Been coming here forever. Amazing food amazing people love everything here. Authentic food just like moms.

Ate in the restaurant with a vegan group and we were well looked after. Saw El Burrito again at the Chester County Vegan Festival earlier this month. Had one of their amazingly big, juicy mangos and one of three kinds of vegan tamales. Excellent! Love their commitment to community outreach. read more

El Burrito - Out and about with mangos and tamales at Hoopes Park, West Chester (Aug. 6, 2016). - Mexican Near Me - Phoenixville, Pennsylvania