I'm lucky to get the opportunity to try a variety of restaurants throughout SoCal working in the Crane & Rigging industry. This is another gem found along the way! My coworker and I tried the ground beef enchiladas, shredded beef taquitos w/ guacamole & cheese and they definitely didn't disappoint. Everything was delicious, shredded beef was flavorful, the ground beef was amazing, red enchilada sauce was jumping with flavor and even the creamy guacamole was on point! I can't comment on the burritos, but from the looks of them and how many we saw being served I suspect they are at least par to what we had. I also have to note that the employees were very nice and welcoming. It's clearly a well established restaurant, I'm guessing 30+ years but it's obvious they take pride in ownership from the looks of things. read more

El Burrito - I always forget to capture the meal!! ‍ - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

I used to come here last year and loved it. It was bomb. However, I went last night and the food tasted literally like nothing. No flavor, no spice, nothing. The salsa tasted like tomato water. There was almost no one eating there which was also unusual to me because last year it was packed all the time. Quality must have gone down I guess. Also, not their fault, but there are extremely aggressive birds hanging out where you eat. read more

Redlands = MEHxican food Our chicken taquitos and chile relleno were competent, edible, but not GOTTA HAVE THIS again. Horchata was just as average. I'd understand if the prices were cheap -- but they're not. What I simply don't understand is that there's only tens of 1000s of people an hour West of Redlands who cook much better food at home. I know one and if I had to money I'd move her here and end this town's mediocre Mexican. read more

A Redlands institution for I don't know how long. All I'm certain about is that it was one of the first Mexican restaurants I ate at in the early 90s while visiting my family. In Michigan then we had awful takes on Mexican food, so anything seemed better in California. After a few tries, my favorite remains what I tried first, their nearly incomparable pork chili verde burrito. Yum! Balanced flavors, excellent beans, you'll be full enough for hours after that! Like a roadside take-out spot, there's some seating out front, but the rapidly changing parking lot tells the real story : Grab-n-Go. The menu is simple with variations, and the price to quantity ratio is also very good despite inflation. I usually prefer a street parking spot, but those are competitive and rare since the adjacent businesses tend to occupy most spots. In the shadow of the I10 freeway is a worthwhile stop. read more

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This place has no flavor it's a wanna be Mexican place this place has no flavor at all the young lady at the window is rude there salsa taste like nothing but tomatoes sauce never going back Rosa Maria's is the best place they only stay in business because a lot of Americans go there that no try authentic Mexican food sad place to be honest read more

Simple burrito joint that has handmade tortillas! Seating is all outdoors. There are tables in the front and back of the building. Service is usually pretty quick. This place is nostalgic for my husband because he grew up eating here. He loves their garbage burrito. I ordered their #6 value meal which comes with two taquitos, rice, and beans. The shredded beef was kinda dry and I wish they gave more of it. But the rice and beans were flavorful. read more

El Burrito - ##6 Plate - 2 Taquitos w/ Beans & Rice - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

Awesome food here. Specifically, their burritos. Love the chili Verde burrito and occasionally get the "Garbage Burrito" too. read more

El Burrito - El Burrito Redlands is THE Spot - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

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Maybe it was an off day but everything today was not great. I think my favorite item was my Arnold Palmer. I mistakenly got chips and cheese and a side of guac and I can't believe they serve the chips and cheese. It was super greasy and pretty gross. Chips were just sopping with grease. And it's covered in melted cheese that doesn't belong on chips (don't mistake this for chips and queso) The guac was ok but it's like a creamy guac so don't think you're getting ranch market style guac. The burrito was decent but it's like the way they folded it this time- it was broken open and the layers of ingredients were weirdly separated when we got it. I love that you can sit outside and service is definitely friendly and quick but this recent experience leaves a lot to be desired. read more

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Really great fast casual place. I've gotten the steak garbage burrito and it was really good - might ask for less beans next time as they overpowered any steak taste, but still really good. Their guacamole is really light, but it doesn't brown as fast and still tastes good and really creamy. I also got the taco and a rolled chicken taco. The taco was great, a little too much cheese, but it was a great snack for my pup haha. They were def not stingy with the amount of guacamole that came with the rolled chicken taco, which was great. I'll def be ordering more burritos and regular tacos, plus guacamole. They're also super fast getting your order ready and very nice to you at the window. I've taken mine back to my hotel both times, but there is plenty of pup friendly outside seating if you're looking for it! read more

El Burrito - Garbage Burrito and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

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Es good no to much authentic but so so maybe needed more seasoning or something but service es fast but something me no like et es cashier lady pretend no es speak spanish and she have et cactus en su forehead me had to order et en english also they no have to much es spicy salsa . read more

Crowded but we got our food pretty fast! Food was always good and from the crowd everyone likes it too! read more

El Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

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Food: Tacos Dorado was hoping for shredded beef but only saw ground beef. Lots of cheese and the meat good flavor Service: just normal window ordering Ambiance: nice parking and tables in back Would comeback to try more food read more

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Omgosh! I grew up eating at El Burrito near SBVC. Came to Redlands today and WOOOOOOOOHOOOOO. One word sums up the best bean & cheese burrito I have EVER eaten. The word: TORTILLA. Fresh with the salty, soft texture and great flavor ALL tortillas should have. *chef's kiss. Thank you El Burrito! I can die happy now. read more

Pretty good first experience. Plenty of seating. Clean tables. All outdoor, no indoor dining area. Service was good. Pleasant. Food was good, fresh. Beans lacked a little something in flavor. Sour cream guacamole sauce had great flavor. Rice was good. Chile verde was a little off. Not sure if sauce is placed on it when serving it, didn't taste like it cooked in it. Rolled taco plate was good. Burrito was a nice size. We'll go back and try different items. read more

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The lady's are always super friendly. Been coming to this place since I was little. The food is always yummy. The chile Colorado burritos are my favorite. Always a stop for me when I'm home from Hawai'i. read more

El Burrito - Menu 12/7/25 - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

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Found a piece of metal scouring pad in my burrito. I was so excited to try the burritos here but right before I swallowed I felt something hard thankfully I pulled it out in time, very disappointed. read more

El Burrito - "BRC" Bean, Rice, & Cheese Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

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Handmade Tortillas! El burrito is amazing! I have had several different burritos and they're all amazing. If you're Mexican these are not traditional Mexican but I promise they're tasty. They're more like American burritos but I love them. You order through a window and they are pretty quick with the orders. There is seating at the front and in the back of the building so plenty of space. It is all outdoors but there is a restroom! Rating: 10/10 read more

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The ground beef tacos had no flavor in the meat just a mess of grease. Chili verde was also not good in flavor. I don't know hire they could stay open for so many years with horrible food. read more

A place that has been open since the 1950s, they have a simple menu, great service, and great food. Hidden gem! read more

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Guacamole isn't supposed to be white and have no flavor rice was blended no flavor big chuck of cheese

We've been living in SW Florida for five years, but I was recently blessed with the opportunity to return to my hometown of Redlands. For weeks, I'd asked my husband, "please can we go to El Burrito?" Bruce took me to El Burrito. Once upon a time, I ate at least once a week at El Burrito. My favorites were and are the special burrito with onions and rolled chicken tacos. Other good items are the enchiladas and always the beans and rice. We were living in South OC before we moved, so in more recent years, I'd only gone to El Burrito a couple of times. Bruce says I made him go there 3 times, but I only recall two. The tortillas are the same as ever!!! These are handmade at the store just like everything else and this is the burrito flour tortilla, not that trash they sell in the store. The corn tortillas are delicious fried up the old school way. So, there is a style of Mexican-American Chicano food that El Burrito has perfected. I am not kidding these beans I had the other day were better than ever. I think they have added MORE delicious lard. Also, the rice seemed fancier, with pieces of tomato. The salsa is the exact same, maybe a little milder, but you can always ask for chile. Prices are fair; portions are generous. The ladies are nicer than ever and the place is freshly painted, well-maintained, and there are picnic tables in the back and the front. If you don't get what type of food this is, don't go here. Don't write reviews saying you wanted carne asada and not ground beef. Don't bitch and moan about animals out back, eat out front or take it home and eat inside. Don't talk about how there's no margaritas. So, I've made El Burrito guacamole at home because I love their style which is NOT "guacamole" as seen in most areas of Mexico or El Torito type restaurants. It's avocados, sour cream, garlic powder, and a little bit of chile. I saw them making it a few times and this is pretty much what it is and I really like it. Maybe you don't! Cool, good for you. Places like El Burrito are what makes lunchtime or casual meals special for ordinary people. This is a family-owned business that has been serving their same recipes for many years, but based on what I had the other day, making small improvements along the way. The menu board I put is the same board since I started going there in the 80s. They just repaint it using the same style of lettering and colors and update the prices. There is no replacement for the real El Burrito and Bruce (Philly man) agrees with me. He says it's the So Cal version of the hole-in-the-wall real Philly cheesesteaks back home. El Burrito thank you for blessing my life with your homemade delicious food. read more

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Now this is the place to go for real authentic Mexican food!! Homemade tortillas just like I had growing up at my Abuela's house. That deserves an A+ alone!! I had the Chile Verde Pork burrito with Rice. Pork was tender, rice fluffy...so delicious! Highly recommend it. My girlfriend had 2-Rolled Chicken Tacos with Beans. I tried the beans and they tasted the way I make'em at home. Flavor of the beans were delicious. My girlfriend gave a 4 out of 5 on the rolled tacos. She said the inside was more of a paste and no chicken was inside. The side of salsa was good too. The service was ordering at a window and food quickly received warm. The outdoor sitting was very clean. The star of this place is definitely the homemade tortillas. The hard choice is choosing between rice or the beans. This has become my #1 place for real authentic Mexican food and I am going back!! read more

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If you're looking for homemade flour tortillas, this is the place. If you're gluten free, I wouldn't come here. The menu is a good size, I like that it doesn't overwhelm you with too many options. I tried the "garbage burrito" with ground beef and enjoyed it. While the inside of the burrito was pretty average, the flour and the salsa were what made it. Plenty of parking in the back along with picnic tables to sit at. Food was made fresh and quick and the service was friendly. read more

I ordered the garbage burrito and it was TRASH!! No flavor no seasoning it was dry and completely bland. I was very disappointed - the beans had no taste and the tortilla was hard and seemed like it was refrigerated. The worst of all is - how can you call yourself a Mexican food restaurant and have no carne asada?? That is a disgrace, so do not waste your time or money. read more

Firs timer thought I'd give it a try especially since they have the handmade tortillas and normally hole in the wall spots are a jackpot. I got the chile relleno burrito with chips and guacamole on the side. The food was good prices are reasonable wait wasn't long but the customer service was not really welcoming. They give you a death stare no hi , no bye , no thank you, and no smiles. Like they were bothered to serve others. This place would have received a 4- 5 star if the experience was more welcoming but sadly not. read more

Been coming since I was a little girl. It's really gone down in quality. No flavor anymore. Sad

El Burrito is a fantastic place! I personally recommend the ground beef garbage burrito and their tacos!! Make sure you get extra of their salsa. The salsa has a bite to it, and a wonderful blend of spices. read more

Today my family and I visited El Burrito, it was my first time. Now I know this place has a lot of business so I don't mind any backlash to my review. Ok, when I got to the Window to order I was not greeted. Maybe the lady was having a bad day idk I placed my order which was the chile verde pork combination burrito my husband ordered the rolled tacos then my son placed his order for him and his son. He ordered one drink but forgot to order his drink. The woman rolled her eyes at him because she had to go back to the window. Just want to say her behavior was rude!! The burrito was not tasty and I couldn't find the chile verde in the burrito and no flavor. Your customer service could use improvement read more

Simple, quaint shop with plenty of parking and outdoor, shaded seating. Although there was a line when we got there, the service was quick. Ordered the popular Colorado steak Garbage burrito. The tortilla smelled so good, authentically made. And the Colorado steak sauce was amazing. Also, ordered the horchata but that was mid. Would recommend this place for a good bite :) read more

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This place used to be bomb as fuck. I can in today around 3pm ordered what I used to know was delicious. I started eating and it was very mild and down right lame tasting. The drink machine was down as well and I got charged just for a water cup. read more

I usually get DoorDash orders from here. The burritos are always so good. However, on DoorDash, there are very little customization options and is impossible to call the restaurant. They don't label the food well and my fiancé and I are always left wondering which meal is ours! read more

Pretty average burrito for a great price! I got their garbage burrito with ground beef and overall it was pretty standard, however the tortilla tasted amazing and fresh! And for only $8.55 (before tax) is hard to come by. Service was super fast and me and my friends got to eating within 5 minutes of ordering. The outdoor seating area was nicely lit and there were many tables for people to sit at which was nice. Overall, a nice casual spot to get fill late night burrito fix. A Redlands staple for sure! read more

Just more photos from another visit... nothing changed really. The food quality was still the same as was service & ambiance. read more

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Best to go Mexican food in town. I was a Cucas kid growing up but my family would also go to El Burrito to. Now that I can appreciate the love put into the food here I would take El Burrito 9 times out of 10. I'll still go to Cucas once in awhile but El Burrito is just good food and the tortillas here are by far superior to any place in town. read more

The person who got our order didn't know about the types of shells they had! I was shocked when she told me they didn't have something I have been ordering for the past few years. I wish she would have been friendly and asked another person from back. I really like the food and it's a convenient location for me to pick up. But they need to do something about the front person. read more

El Burrito - Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

Old time favorite. Grew up living near the one in Colton(no longer open). My personal faves are the Tacos, Chicken Tacos and the meat (ground beef), bean and cheese burrito. Big plus- homemade flour tortillas for the burritos! Service- usual window type service. I usually order online and just arrive to pick up the order. Ambiance - only has outdoor seating. Majority of orders are "to go". read more

This place is an Inland Empire classic with their homemade tortillas and iconic outdoor seating. I discovered this place about a year ago and didn't consider it to try anytime soon. My friends wanted burritos and took me here. Looking at the menu, I was intrigued to a burrito because the name is El Burrito. I got the garbage burrito with chile Colorado steak and was blown away at the homemade tortilla, fresh salsa, and how flavorful the meat was. If you're looking for a good burrito then this is the place to go! read more

El Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Redlands, California

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This review has nothing to do with the food, the food is very good. I went there yesterday and decided to sit and eat in the back sitting area; there was a cat there well I was very uncomfortable because I am allergic to them, with hesitation I sat on one of the tables and the cat literally jumped on our table and grabbed some food. This was very gross to me. I did notice a bowl there so it appears that he is being fed, not sure if having a cat around food is a great idea, the outside tables are dirty with bird poop. I tried calling but the voice mail was full. Norma read more

This is one of those walk up and order through a window place. Only seating is outside. I got a garbage colorado burrito and it was just ok. In fact, I liked the red hot sauce more than anything else. Parts of the burrito was like 8 layers of tortilla which was like chewing on a bunch of bread. I might eat there again but wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more

The food is like 6.5/10 but the most annoying thing about this place is the ladies that give you your food. They always want to skimp on the hot sauce, super mild, and try and charge you for anything more than two. They have a big ol burrito with two tiny hot sauces. And they're expensive for Mexican food. It makes no sense and they're so mean about it. I guess they don't need my future business ‍ read more