Absolute worst food I've eaten. Expect extremely dry food without seasoning and pay $15 for it. Seriously pass and go anywhere else. Chipotle or Moe's is 1000 times better. read more

Really enjoyed the tacos! I got chicken, carnitas and spinach and potato. The house salsas are also really good.

Tacos are great street tacos but a bit on the pricy side for what you get. Food trucks and the like would charge you $2.00 for what you get here for nearly $4.00. Quality was great, just not sure if it was worth the value. read more

Full disclosure, I have not actually been in the El Burro establishment - I've only had food delivered to my desk at work. I can't comment on the appearance or state of the actual building. I CAN say, though, that wooooow, these guys make big things! It's a silly line to type, I know, but for my most recent meal I just ordered one burrito that was about $6 or $7, and it was massive - as big as and maybe bigger than a Chipotle burrito. I didn't even eat dinner that day, I was still so full from lunch! I'd ordered the shredded beef burrito and I really liked it; the rice had been mixed in with vegetables that had been marinated in a mildly flavored sauce, so it had the teeniest of spicy kicks. I'm not a big spice person but I thought it was reasonable and mild enough that I still enjoyed it. My only complaint is that whoever made the burrito did not evenly distribute the meat. I bit into one corner and thought, "Wow, I have a ton of shredded beef on this thing!" And I was in heaven - that tangy beef mixing with the slightly spicy rice and veggies? Awesome! Alas, 3/4 to the end of the burrito, the meat trail ended, and I only found a few wisps of beef at the very end. It was still delicious eating the rice and veggies, but I would've loved to have a more even distribution of meat in that burrito since the beef was easily the best part of the whole ensemble. Still, good food = I'm not going to gripe too much! Since people at work order here frequently I'm sure I'll have the chance to try more on this menu soon - if it's as good as the burrito was, I'm sure I won't have many complaints. I definitely recommend El Burro! read more

Great place to stop after a softball game. Limited seating for dine-in, but the atmosphere is very welcoming. Walk-in orders are always super quick. The staff are very friendly, offering tips and suggestions on what to get. Haven't had a bad burrito yet! read more

Found this hidden gem while cruising down federal street. If you're looking for an for a very unique spin in the traditional burrito or something more authentic than Chipotle, come check this place out! I had the shredded chicken burrito with hot sauce, it was amazing. My tongue is still tingling and I have a little bead of sweat on my forehead. Ample parking, friendly staff, and great food. Though gave it 5 stars, I will must warn you... There are a lot of homeless people congregating and drinking on the street. One of which came in the restaurant, attempting to get a free meal. The meal was $10 without a drink, so a little more expensive that I was expecting, but still very good. read more

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I really want to like this place. I really do. I've given it several tries now, but they need help. The carnitas have literally no seasoning. It's just pork, shredded. No salt, no nothing. Why. The chorizo is 100% not chorizo. Idk if those guys have ever had chorizo, or just seen it in pictures in a magazine. Why is it so over seasoned? It's like they put all of the salt and citrus and spices that should have been in the carnitas into the "chorizo", rendering both meals painful to slog through. Have you ever finished a large bag of cool ranch Doritos and then tipped the bag so you get all of the crumbs from the bottom? The "chorizo" tastes pretty much like that, and has the consistency of cat food. I like their style, and the people at the counter are very nice and friendly, but someone needs to help them with their food. The quality of ingredients needs work, but honestly it would all be pretty decent for a cheap Mexican place if they could just figure out how to season the food so as to arrive at a midpoint between agonizingly bland and the mouth puckering intensity of their "cool ranch Doritos chorizo". read more

Ordered delivery from El Burro. It was my first time trying this restaurant. I had the chili relleno burrito and shared an order of chicken rolled tacos. The chicken rolled tacos were good, not too greasy, and had not become soggy despite being delivered. The chili relleno burrito was not what I expected, I eventually found the chili relleno in it but for the most part it was a refried bean burrito. I definitely would not order this again. A variety of sauces were in the bag as well, though which was which is unknown to me. My husband tried them all and liked them, except beware of the sauce that is more yellow in color and has a bit of oil layered on top. He put a little on his burrito, said it tasted good, and proceeded to violently cough because all of a sudden it was so spicy. He loves spicy stuff, so despite his coughing fit he kept trying the sauce in his attempt to figure out the flavor. read more

I got the California burrito which was okay. It kind of had a boring flavor so I probably wouldn't get that again but I would definitely try something else!! read more

Food was very salty. I had a chicken burrito. The chicken was so overcooked I thought it was beef. We ordered mahi mahi tacos and got a california burrito? Oh well, better luck next time. read more

The Chile relleno burrito was fantastic and the customer service was even better. This place is really excellent, I would highly recommend for vegetarians, vegans, and all omnivores read more

My wife and I came into Pittsburgh to have some extensive tattoo work done and we were searching for healthy food to help us with our recovery. We also really enjoy this food and it reminds me of my family. we would like to say we have a pretty refined pallets because we enjoy touring as many places like this as possible. Our honest review is whoever came up with these recipes has extensive knowledge in flavors and appreciates a fun zing. The salsas where phenomenal and different, some sweet but with a habanero kick. It was incredibly refreshing. We really appreciated our dine in and loved the environment. We will definitely be back. read more

One of the best burritos in town and you get to customize it exactly how you want. Only reason I wouldn't give this place 5 stars is because sometimes the wait is longer then I'm willing to go through for a small place... read more

El Burro - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A great place to pig out. I came here with my family and we got to try a bit of everything - calif burrito, shrimp diablo burrito, chilaquiles, carne asada fries, and a chorizo taco. everything was great and the portions were huge. We got way too much food for the four of us. Standouts were the calif burrito (yes it has fries!) and the carne asade fries, which were fries loaded up like nachos. They also had a bunch of salsas ranging in spiciness and they were all really fresh and good! There's a array of sodas, but it's BYO for beer and such. The space is small and there's no wait service, but the person working was very sweet and attentive. She actually even spoke Chinese, which my Chinese parents thought was very cool haha. I definitely recommend this place and look forward to coming back some time! read more

Happened upon this little Mexican restaurant while visiting the area. We are visiting from California and we love Mexican food and this place DID NOT disappoint! I had the carne asada burrito. The meat was perfectly grilled and the guacamole was outstanding! My sister had a carne asada and a carnitas street taco and she inhaled it! We will definitely find our way back here! And the wait time was short read more

Today El Burro is getting two stars. I'm convinced that the food taste better after 3pm. read more

El Burro - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Was road tripping on a camping trip and stayed in Pittsburgh for a night. We had some burritos from home and wanted guacamole for them. We stopped here for guacamole since we like to buy locally and was thoroughly disappointed. Brown flavorless avocado for 10$. There were chunks of avocado skin in there and chips were ste. Should've just went to chipotle. read more

Taco Tuesday, so stopped in for a couple of Tacos. Ordered the Carnitas and Chorizo tacos. The tacos were good, the meat tasty and some fresh cilantro on top. The price is $3.25 which seems high as compared to Las Palmas or Edgars or Sabroso which all have a taco that is just as good or better. read more

El Burro - Carnitas & chorizo - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

You can't beat California's carne asada fries, but this will do if you're in the area and want yummy Mexican food! The fries were golden brown and crisped to perfection! The meat was also very good, and I have no complaints about my meal other than the fact that it was way too salty! After a while, it was unbearable and I'm sad I couldn't finish it all. My friend told me it's not usually this salty, so I'll def have to go back in the future to try the fries again :3 The employees here are so friendly! Shout out to the person who took our order! California love to you hehe :-) read more

El Burro - carne asada fries - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Walked in and ordered a burrito. The lady at the counter was friendly and quoted me about five minutes. Got my California burrito quick. Unfortunately most of the steak was full of grizzle, so I had to deconstruct it and pick through it, could only eat less than half the steak. Had a few fries in it, pico, quac and cheese. Was very light on cheese and flavor in general. Would like to try some other items if I return. read more

So good! We just finished a tour of the National Aviary and looked for cheap, good eats nearby. Being New Years Eve day, we called first and the girl at the register told us they were closing in an hour, so we hightailed it over there and man we are glad we did! My brother is a vegetarian and he was delighted to see the strictly veggie/vegan board on the wall. He got the veggie chilaquiles with fried egg and I got a hard shredded beef taco and soft carnitas taco. He loved his chilaquiles, it was too big to finish so he took it home and ate it before starting NYE partying. The meats in my tacos were delicious, tender and moist with great flavor with spices that didn't overwhelm the beefy/porky goodness. Also got an order of chips, salsa, and guac...everything was super fresh! The salsa is very mild but still has flavor, and their specialty salsas have a kick! I got the medium and had a good tingle going on, while my bro got the habanero pineapple and devoured it while noting he'll regret it in the morning. The service was wonderful, I wish I had caught the name of the girl at the register, because she was so nice and welcoming! Usually when you come in an hour before close, restaurant staff can get surly, but she was genuinely nice and explained various things on the menu. She even indulged my brother's need to wear the taco suit for a pic. If I'm ever back in the area, will definitely visit again! read more

Think about the amalgamation of deliciousness that is sour cream, guac, and carnitas served fresh in a matching festive atmosphere. The street tacos come in a few varieties, such as shrimp or pork carnitas, but the carne asada tacos was my best fuel for a long day of prowling on the Strip. The fare is slightly healthier than your standard place, but doesn't skimp on taste or proportion. read more

It's cute. It's hipster. But it's not Mexican. It's midwestern Mexican. Stick with burritos which are functionally yummy. I didn't love the chilliquiles, not saucy enough, not enough beans, chips too thick and greasy. read more

Is it authentic? Up for debate. Is it more authentic than Taco Bell? Yes. (I wouldn't know though as I don't eat Taco Bell) Is it yummy? Super yes! It's affordable. The portions are pretty sweet and could probably feed two people. I got the potato tacos as I don't eat beef or pork and wasn't in the mood for meat. Their vegan/vegetarian menu is impressive. But back to the tacos at hand, they were good. On Tuesdays they have a Taco special. The flavor in the tacos were there. I've just tried a lot of veggie tacos and I know what to expect. The potatoes were a bit spicy (love it) and the corn was a good. I know the tacos were supposed to be the star but I really really liked their rice and beans. The customer service was awesome, the atmosphere was quaint and it didn't take long to get my food. Will I be back to try a different vegetarian option or a shrimp taco? Most definitely! It's definitely a not so hidden gem. read more

El Burro - This isn't even the vegan/vegetarian menu. - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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While visiting Pittsburgh, we were around this area for an event. I decided to eat here because the setup and decor were pretty cool. First, the service was pretty sucky. The girl behind the counter was pretty dry in her approach to taking our order. Then, it took a really long time to get our food, and no one gave us updates or apologized for how long it was taking. Finally, when the food arrived, I was excited because, well, I was starving. I got the carne asada fries. They were not that good. The fries were luke warm. The salsa and other toppings didn't taste very fresh either. The rest of my group didn't enjoy their food either. I definitely wouldn't recommend them based on my experience. However, I sincerely hope that this is not the consistent experience. read more

Terrible. Ordered delivery from their website and the drive went all around town with our food. It arrived cold and gross. Never again!

Good stop for a quick burrito or taco. I would've liked the burrito to be cooked a little longer because it was on the soft, borderline soggy side, but I also like everything burnt (so my scale may be skewed). The staff is super friendly and their sauce selection is impressive. Everything tasted fresh, so I would eat there again. read more

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I stopped by with CM this past Sat. around 5pm after a visit to the Mattress Factory for a quick snack. We were a bit hungry, but weren't necessarily up for a full dinner. I whipped out my trusty Yelp app and saw that El Burro was an establishment nearby that I'd bookmarked, and CM said he was up for Mexican. Thus, we decided to brave the quasi-sketchiness of this end of Federal St. to check it out. The first thing that immediately became apparent upon walking in was that there were no tables--only a handful of counter seats on either side. Between that and observing other customers, it's pretty clear that most of El Burro's business is take out. Undaunted, we decided to get a few tacos and settle in to eat them at the counter. CM and I both ordered two chicken tacos in hard shells ($3.75 each), and I also got a bottle of Tamarind El Jarritos soda ($2.29). The tacos were served about 5 min. after ordering. Unfortunately, though they had appropriate textural variation, I found them bland in flavor. The skimpy portion of red salsa served on the side, while hot, added little flavor to them. No guac or sour cream was included, which was disappointing--apparently, you have to pay extra for it. Unfortunately, I feel that El Burro epitomizes what's wrong with the Mexican food scene in PGH--Mexican food is supposed to be bold and flavorful, not bland! Between the blandness of the tacos and the price that we paid (over $16), it just wasn't worth it. In retrospect, after looking at the photos, we would have been better off ordering two flying saucers instead of the tacos. If you're looking for delicious, inexpensive tacos, I recommend Edgar's in the Strip or Las Palmas in Oakland. TBH, I probably wouldn't return unless someone insisted on it--or unless I was stuck in the North Side without cash, as was the case on Sat. read more

El Burro - Two chicken hard shell tacos - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

There is nothing better than authentic Mexican cuisine. Nothing can beat it. It is always a nice surprise to find a place that offers what you crave at that moment. I stopped in here one day so I could basically grab and go. This place, at least to me, that is what you should do. You can eat inside, but it's not your typical restaurant. There is a bar like area along the wall with stools, but if you are expecting to have a full meal here comfortably, it's not going to happen. After struggling with the menu, and not in a bad way, I finally made my choice on what I wanted. I needed a burrito. There are plenty of different types of burritos here that you can come back everyday of the week and still have a new adventure each day. Just to be safe I asked what the tortilla was made from...flour if you are wondering. I went with the shredded beef burrito which, if you were wondering, is much better than a ground beef burrito. With this you get rice and pico. Now, just so you know, this will have corn in it. Not a problem for some of you, but it is for me as I have an allergy to it. I even mentioned that I had this allergy when ordering. But I suffered through it anyway. It was that good. I suppose you could gauge how good it was if I was going to take the risk of having to use my epi-pen. Would I attempt this again, absolutely, but I do not advise to others. Drinks are available in both bottled and fountain variety. read more

I keep trying to like this place - unfortunately it's not for me. Most recently my husband and I ordered el burro via Postmates. It was a little challenging to order because they essentially ask you the same question twice in regard to the toppings for the burritos but regardless our food was processed and delivered quickly. We both ordered the carne asado burrito with chips and salsa. The chips were greasy and the salsa was bland. My carne was so salty it was inedible. It also may have been over cooked because it was quite dry. I'm really only giving 2 stars because the tortilla was chewy and crispy on the outside which I always look for in a burrito. Maybe it was a bad batch, but I can't imagine I'll be ordering again any time soon. Bummer read more

So I really really really wanted to love this place. I live in the area and appreciate great Mexican food. My husband and I went the first time and it was awesome. Chips/salsa the bomb. His carne asada burrito amazing. My potato tacos delicious. The second time we went my husband ordered the same exact burrito - carne asada. The meat was not the same. It was a ground meat? We asked about it and they said they had recently changed it. I went back today. For a business lunch order. 6 people. I ordered a little bit of everything, which included two orders of chips and salsa and five orders of guacamole. They did not send the chips/salsa or guac, or plates, silverware, napkins etc. Since the meeting was in the area, I called them and spoke with the manager and I explained that part of my order was missing. He said he'd deliver it within about 1/2 hour. About an hour and a half later nothing. I called again. The manager asked me if he could just give me a credit. I said no, I prefer the food to be delivered as promised. Then he asked me what time they close. That shouldn't matter considering the food should all have been there 2 hours ago. Then he begrudgingly agreed to deliver it. I don't know about you, but I understand it was a simple mistake, which would have normally been fine. The problem was the attitude and lack of follow through. Not to mention this was a pretty large-sized order. If this is the service they give to a customer who spends a lot, I can't imagine the service you'd get for 2. No thank you El Burro. I'll go eat my Mexican food at some of the other great places in the city like La Palapa, Casa Reyna or Las Velas, where they appreciate you. read more

Hot tub! This place has got it nailed. I've been eating the vegetarian burritos, the kind with the poblano pepper in it, twice a week for a while now. It is the right size. They have taco salads called Flying Saucers. That's an impressive name. I pick up the Shrimp Flying Saucer for my mom and the vegan for my friend. Everybody is always very pleased. Who knew there would be an exciting development in the salsa universe this month? Well there is! It is spicy and they call it White Salsa. It's white. I guess that means it is not a tomato based salsa, turning my concept of what salsa is upside down. All of their salsa is tremendous. They include 3 containers in every order and if you ask for more they'll give it to you. If you live anywhere near here and you ever eat... it's a frigging miracle on Federal Street. It seems like they are doing the very best any restaurant could do to continue offering safe take out service during this pandemic. read more

Thank God - actual street tacos here in Pittsburgh! A friend caught this place on Yelp and got me and an officemate here for lunch. What a great find. I have been longing for street tacos since a couple of trips to Cancun and then finding a taco stand in Michigan of all places that did an amazing job with them. Here, they are about $2.50 each and a choice of shredded beef, carne asada, shredded chicken, potato and chorizo. I think I may have missed an option or two but they are perfect. Just the right amount of meat, on two freshly made corn tortillas with a delicious pico de gallo and two hot sauces on the side with a slice of lime - you are set. I got 3 street tacos (shredded beef, carne asade and shredded chicken) and a fountain drink for a little under $10. Just the right amount of food and it was fast. There are just a handful of seats and a lunch counter that runs all along the wall. If you expect to eat in, get there before noon like we did. Otherwise, not sure how the tacos will make the trip back to your home or office. The others with me went with the burrito of shredded chicken and the extra $1 for guacamole. They enjoyed their selection but both were a little disappointed with the light spread of guac on their burrito. Other than that, this place was a crowdpleaser! Maybe I'll branch out and try some of the other offerings. But maybe not for a while until I get tired of their street tacos - this has been a long time coming to see a craving being satiated! read more

I will never stop being thankful that El Burro exists; I never expected to find exceptional vegan tacos in this tiny North Side shop. Today, I had a really lovely sweet potato & cauliflower taco in a soft corn shell, and on my last visit I had a delicious vegan chorizo burrito. 4/5 stars because the chicken burrito I had one of the prior times I came (that visit was about a year ago) was just okay.. But seriously my visits since that chicken mediocrity have only increased my love and appreciation for this place. Five stars will most likely come in the future. read more

El Burro - A potato taco on the left & a sweet potato cauliflower taco on the right. Delicious. - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I got the shrimp taco, the shreddded beef taco, and the carnitas taco. The shrimp was well cooked, but i didnt like the flavor of the taco at all. It had a warm, somewhat spicy salsa and grilled bell peppers. It made the tortilla soggy. I couldn't tell which one was carnitas and which one was shredded beef, but one of them was very good and one of them was very ok. Both of them had a lot of meat and the traditional cilantro and onions on it. The tortillas on these didn't get soggy. Overall, i found the tacos to be a little disappointing aside from the one unidentified taco. The burritos look good though, so i want to come back and try one. Edit: The shrimp taco is served fajita style, so everything makes perfect sense. I guess that's just not my style. The one on the far right of my picture was the one I liked a lot, and it turns out that that was the carnitas taco. Edit: Upgrading to 4 stars because the burritos are fire. I got a california with carnitas. The juicy meat with the rich guac and fries plus tangy cheese and salsa in a chewy tortilla with a grilled crispy exterior? Great burrito! I didnt like the TJ dog too much though. read more

El Burro - Shrimp, shredded beef, and carnitas - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Decent affordable food. I will have to update since I didn't order much. I had 2 chorizo tacos. Tacos are $3.50 & extremely basic....... meat, cheese and lettuce. Not very authentic. Again super cute, fast cheap meal but very basic. read more

Another excellent choice for Mexican. I've said it before and I'll say it again, but I think I could eat Mexican every day without getting tired of it... and I actually have had weeks that came pretty close to that being a reality. Oops. I will admit that I am a newbie when it comes to the North Side. I am rarely there, with exception to a few visits to 21+ events at the Children's Museum, and visits to the Mattress Factory and the Aviary. I know very little about the food scene. My friend recommended that we try this place before going to look at cats at the Humane Society. Burritos AND cats all in one afternoon--this was a great day! I had the chorizo burrito which included rice and pico, and I added sour cream. I also had the spicy salsa on the side. The burrito was huge! I was starving and did manage to finish it, but on a normal day I would definitely have had leftovers. The chorizo was spicy and packed with flavor. Everything tasted very fresh, even down to the sour cream. The salsa was very spicy (which I love), so I would recommend pico or the medium salsa if you're not a huge fan of spice. The space is small but bright and clean. I'm excited to make a return trip to try some tacos! read more

El Burro - Delicious chorizo burrito! - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I just moved here from the southwest and the tacos at El Burro tasted like home, I had a street carne asada taco and a shredded beef taco. They were so good they made me home sick! I was hoping salsa would have more of a kick, But this place has a cool vibe and I would be stoked to eat here again read more

Great burritos! Very flavorful food. It has a very small dinning area. It's probably better to take out. I definitely recommend this place. read more

El Burro - Tacos Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Very bland mushy burrito and even worse management / customer experience. Stay away at all costs.