Welcome back, Hellbender's.... Probably a poor decision by previous owner to close this mountain goldmine. Given basic management skills, this burrito joint is a potential goldmine. Following a ski day, folks park all over the streets and line-up for a quick sandwich. Cold beer and a similar menu satisfy locals and skiers alike. Not much more in Davis competes with this hole in the wall. Dine in and take out keep this place open. Very small diner with awful layout - too bad new owners did not relocate to larger venue Recommend almost any burrito; add a giant pepperoni roll with cheese and peppers to the menu. We recommend.... read more

Hellbender Burritos - Mexican Near Me - Davis, West Virginia

3.5/5 After working up an appetite hiking Seneca Rocks, we headed back to Davis for burritos. You can order to go or at the bar and then seat yourself. There's upstairs seating and a handful of tables of different sizes in the front room. You're gonna feel awkward no matter where you want to stand in line to order. The guacamole is freshly made daily. It was a generous portion and better than I expected, if not a tiny bit under-salted. The chips were standard, it would really elevate things if they were made in house too. We had two hefty burritos that came out quick, and they didn't skimp on ingredients. The classic chicken burrito with cilantro lime rice, black beans, cheese and tomatillo hot salsa (3/5) and a specialty burrito "The Shovelhead" which was seitan in barbeque sauce with their horseradish coleslaw, rice, & cheddar jack cheese (4/5). It's worth noting that any burrito can be ordered as a bowl. The Shovelhead gets credit for uniqueness of ingredients, flavor profile, and overall it was texturally pleasing. Would order again! The chicken in my burrito was simultaneously a bit on the dry side, and the salsa was inexplicably sweeter than one would want a hot salsa to be. That said, I would totally order it again and make use of the hot sauces that were off to the side. I sadly didn't notice them until I went to bus my table :( the Frank's red hot on each dining table seemed a weird choice for the establishment so I was bummed to realize later that there were several other options (like cholula, el yucateco - both standard roja and verde) in a designated but easy to miss spot. Burritos are pretty much a main food group in our diet. We don't drink but there were some cool rotating taps. They had some other offering too, like kombucha and both sweet and unsweetened bottled tea. To sum it up, at $50 incl tip, this lunch for two was filling and perfectly acceptable. read more

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One of the worst experiences I've had at a restaurant in 10 years. From the first two minutes, we were in there till we left an hour and 45 minutes later disappointed. It will never be the same. Trust me when I tell you move on. read more

This review may not sit well with all the 'rave ones', but truth is easy. After Skiing last week, stopped here to grab food before driving home north to Hampshire County. Mistake... this is definitely a local eatery as was witnessed by crowd there & how they were catered to vs our attempts to get a table... mind you they're likely the best business in any week, but was hoping for fast & good food. Not happening either way. Appears one guy got table of four for himself (owner?) while we waited awhile for ours... quite awhile. Were ready to order, but that took awhile as well, and so did the food... one burrito was cold on arrival, other was smaller than expected. Previous experience last year wasn't this bad, and before that ordering take out for the whole family was Ok (now know though why those who went for same were long on returning), but there won't be another attempt & if you're not local & hungry your better bet is another venue... wish we had stopped at the Canaan BBQ on way out but we won't make that mistake again... THEY know how to cater to both visitors AND locals, and their food is great. Btw, made up for those sad burritos 2 days later when we stopped in at Chipotle while in Winchester. read more

This was delicious more food than one person can eat! The guacamole was top shelf and very good!

We stumbled on this place while visiting Timberline. We had two dogs with us so we couldn't eat in. We decided to place an order to go. Got back to the lodge 30 minutes later only to find that one of the burritos that we ordered was missing. Bummer. Couldn't go back as we were too far away. Cute place, much bigger than it appears. Large portions of food. Queso and chips were awesome. read more

Hellbender Burritos - Shovelhead - Mexican Near Me - Davis, West Virginia

The classic guac was delicious and the Goofy Foot burrito was a 10/10. Great sauce and great mix of flavors.

Small space but the burritos are amazing. Waiter seemed a little stressed but they were busy.

Had the Admiral burrito while in the area for a work conference. They were super crowded so service understandably took a while. Absolutely loved my burrito, would definitely go there again if I'm back in the area. read more

We got our burritos to go, staff was friendly and we got our food quickly after we had ordered. Underwhelmed with the black bean burrito but the specialty burritos were delicious and HUGE. Fun little spot in Davis, love their mascot. read more

Hellbender Burritos - Chicken Burrito with Fritos - Mexican Near Me - Davis, West Virginia

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Hellbenders is a must stop every time we visit Blackwater Falls. What a cool place. It appears small from the road but there is plenty of seating upstairs and down. We tried the gravity check burrito was amazing (chicken/bacon/ranch etc.) and the soft beef tacos. The food is delicious and so fresh. The pricing is slightly above average but it's worth it!! read more

Burritos are always big and yummy with fresh ingredients. Service is so so, we felt a little pressured when we were making our order because we had to find a table before ordering. Atmosphere is fine, find a seat- somehow make it yours and get down to ordering your food. read more

We are locals and were happy when they reopened. We went by today, and it was very busy, but we were doing takeout so figured we were ok. We were "greeted" by an older lady whose first words were "How many are you?". Not hello, not good afternoon. I told her we were doing a takeout, and she again asked how many are you? She then said they couldn't do a big order, they had to prioritize the people sitting. She was not very pleasant during the whole exchange. We were finally able to order 6 burritos, which were delicious, but we certainly weren't very happy with her attirude. I guess she doesn't want business from the locals. The young lady who delivered our order was nice, but I doubt we will be back. We are very disappointed since we really enjoyed the resteraunt under the previous owner. Had she been nice and said the kitchen was backed up and they couldn't take orders, we would have understood. We were just taken aback by her negative attitude and poor customer service skills. read more

Def seemed like a local favorite. Small place along the main street. There were some tables inside but we had a big group and opted to take our food. y nearby picnic benches. I got a burrito bowl. Fun vibes inside for sure. Since we sat outside, we couldn't try the local brews and opted for lemonade instead which came in a variety of different flavors. SO good!! read more

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We were just looking for a midafternoon snack. Their housemade guac and queso were just what we needed on a cold snowy day. The whole place smelled amazing and I can't wait to go back and actually try the burritos. Cozy inside, but grab a seat quick because there aren't a ton of seats. Friendly staff with good know of the menu and the service was quick. read more

Just stumbled upon this place during a hiking trip to Blackwater Falls. The space is a bit tight, and it was ~80% full (which was a good sign). I think they are well known for their beer/alcohol as well! Basically, 1) you seat yourself 2) order food/drinks at the counter 3) they bring you the food by calling your name in the dining room The person we ordered from was so kind, but she forgot to apply our military discount after stating she would give it to us...which was a bit of a bummer. I gave them a pretty good tip too bc she said she would apply it. We found out after we asked for a paper copy bc apparently thr receipt automatically sends to the email but we never got it via email. We got the chips and salsa, the Admiral, the Shovelhead, and pulled pork tacos (3). * The salsa was AMAZING SO SO SO SO GOOD * unfortunately, the chips weren't anything special. They were kind of like the pre-made mediocre nacho chips that you find in the movie theaters * My party really enjoyed their burritos and my tacos (3) were so flavorful and scrumptious. The tacos come with a choice of flour soft tortillas or corn soft tortillas. Overall, definitely recommend trying this place out! The burritos and tacos were delicious! read more

I love this place like a fat kid loves Little Debbie Cakes! Food, atmosphere and staff; All great! Davis itself is just one of the coolest little towns there is. Very quaint, very friendly and very hip. I have ate here several times and have never been disappointed. I personally always get a vegan or vegetarian burrito as most can be made that way and boy oh boy are they stupendously delicioso in every possible way. I don't think there is anything on this menu that isn't good to be honest. I've taken several of my friends here to eat as well who aren't vegan or vegetarian and they love it just the same. Also, there isn't a bad time of year to come to this area and enjoy a nice day of outdoor activities and finish it off with a nice fat burrito and a couple craft beers. Thanks Guys!!! read more

Hellbender Burritos - Goofy Foot and Mountain State Brewery Cold Trail Blonde Ale - Mexican Near Me - Davis, West Virginia

BQ very good in a burrito. So many choices, you'll want to revisit to try them all. Seating is tight, because it's always busy. Rustic looking interior, it goes well with the area. read more

My husband and I came across this place while looking for a place to celebrate our anniversary, most places around this area have been shut down. It's definitely not what I have chosen for our anniversary dinner but it was a neat little place with really good food. There wasn't a whole lot of seating, it was busy so we were too close to other people for my liking. You order downstairs at the bar and then they bring your food to you - cans of pop so no free refills etc - they do have a big pitcher of water at the bar where you can serve yourself. The food was really good, I ordered the Admiral and my husband ordered the Hellbender and we got chips and queso. The servings are very good, we both took half our burritos home and half the queso. If you like Chipotle you'll like this place, very similar in taste. read more

filthy red food baskets reused withiut washing tables were not cleaned between patrons food on table chairs and floor no one cleaning dining area bathrooms were marginal front door had not seen a cleaning in months. food was good but i never saw the kitchen cashier was handilng food without washing hands after handling money. with covid starting up again beware of this restaurant read more

Overrated overpriced. Food was good but nothing special other than being located in a small town. Owner is a jerk who refused to let me use the WiFi even though reception in the town is pathetic. read more

Burritos are great the best ever had but so big that you need to split them with somebody

absolutely amazing food, we have gone here for the past 3-4 years and absolutely love this restaurant!! Keep doing what you're doing Hellbenders it's amazing! As an afternoon activity I would also highly recommend going to the stumptown ales right across the street, and lastly the trailhead coffee shop has the best coffee and hot chocolate ever! And all this is allowed in with you at hellbenders!! Except the alcohol of course but hellbenders has a pretty incredible selection!! read more

Hellbender Burritos - Photo of Hellbenders taken outside of stumptown ales - Mexican Near Me - Davis, West Virginia

Professional cook review. Stopped in here because of the good reviews, but really wish I didn't. First impressions were good. Very busy and a definite eclectic vibe. Then I read the menu. I assumed that "burrito" meant this was a Mexican restaurant, but I was wrong. Their specialty burritos contain items like Buffalo chicken, cucumbers, tofu, barbecue sauce, etc. I chose the Gendarme burrito because it was listed as "shredded beef, onions, peppers, and queso". It was nothing more than a bad cheesesteak rolled up in a tortilla. There was no seasoning in the meat or the cheese and they used plain white rice. The only condiments offered were Frank's Red Hot, Tabasco, and a bottled habanero sauce. Now I realize this is in West Virginia, but mexican food in the US has been popular for a few decades now. There is no excuse to serve anything this bland. My final impression is that this is a restaurant operated by white vegans, using cultural appropriation to draw in customers, while relying on tourism (instead of repeat customers) to stay in business. My recommendation is to put a little effort into researching recipes that are truly Mexican and STILL can be served as a vegan/vegetarian option. At least learn how to make a ranchero sauce. read more

Huge I had the namesake, spicy and creamy. Great meal after some primo hiking! Great tap list and tasty local kombucha available too.

Great beer, burritos, and service right on main st. A Davis staple. Super relaxed/cozy space. Go get some!

Cute & eclectic burrito spot in the heart of Davis, WV. We stopped on our way to Blackwater Falls but it honestly would've been better post-hike. The burritos are GIGANTIC. Perfect way to refuel! I had a classic burrito with shredded beef and it was loaded with the works. They give you a choice of regular rice or cilantro lime, i went with the cilantro lime and it was really flavorful. Unfortunately I was only able to eat half the burrito but it was delicious. They also have a great draft list so you can try some local beers. Recommend to anyone in the area, but especially after being active! read more

Never had the food. It wasn't what I expected at all. The beer was overpriced and the place has hardly any to no seating. 4 tables crammed upstairs in a tiny little room where you rub elbows with the table next to you. If you going out to drink and that's it, go on over. I won't go back. read more

This is a very cute local restaurant! The atmosphere is good and the service was great! The portions for the burritos are huge and they have very unique options or build your own. I highly recommend the guacamole! I haven't been to any other restaurants in the area for comparison, but I would go back if I was driving through again! read more

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Note: this is not a professional chef review. My husband and I thought this place was great. Cozy vibe inside- order food and drinks at the counter and go find yourself a seat. We both ordered bowls and they were probably the best we've had. Most places will fill the majority of the bowls with rice. These bowls has a very tiny layer in the bottom and then the rest of the bowls were filled with actual food- well done! read more

Got my order wrong, didnt know until halfway through my meal because the ingredients were so abysmally spread. 90% rice. Water tasted funky. The burritos are pretty flavorless, you're better off going anywhere else in town. The music they play is pretty obnoxious hipster stuff if you're into that. read more

Delicious and very large burritos! My choice (The Admiral) was both my lunch and my later dinner. Friendly staff, good prices

Great service and the food was delicious! I would make a trip back to the area just to eat there.

The food was amazing! Service was super fast and friendly. Great recommendations made by staff. We will definitely return next time we are in Davis. read more

I saw pictures of these burritos was was really excited to come here. We ordered food to go and it was ready within only a couple of minutes. My friend and I ordered the Admiral burrito and some chips and salsa. The burritos are huge! They don't play around when it comes to portion size! As far as the taste...eh. It wasn't bad, but also wasn't anything I would get too excited about. It was also really hard to eat after we cut it in half. It just kept falling apart and we ended up having to eat it with the chips from our salsa. As far as the salsa went...again, eh. It was okay. Chunky, but was watery and kind of flavorless. It's a small town without many options, so I wouldn't tell you not to go there...just don't expect greatness. I would try somewhere else the next time I was in town, but wouldn't starve myself if this was the only place open. read more

The Admiral burrito might be the best burrito I have ever had! With the salsa amazing! Staff was nice enough. But they are still in the getting used to turning themselves into a tourist town you can tell. Like a slight tinge of chip on their shoulder. Not sure why. They get to live in this amazing place and vacationers tip well. read more

We tried to go here on a Saturday at 6pm where our food was going to be an hour wait. We decided to come back the next day for lunch and learned quickly that it was well worth it! The burritos are amazing! We were glad we didn't get the chips (although the amount of guacamole and salsa was also huge) because the burrito was so filling. They also had an excellent selection of beers. Will definitely be coming back! read more

We were pleasantly surprised by how cozy it was in here. It was about 19F outside and the little wood stove was near heaven. We ordered queso and chips as well as a the specialty burrito with the garlic buffalo sauce (can't remember the name, maybe it was The Hellbender). We had it with shrimp instead of chicken. The queso was fake cheese, but gratifyingly tasty. The burrito was good, but SPICY! My lips were tingling and burning. I wish the menu had noted it was spicier than normal buffalo sauce. When we're back in the area, we'll come back! read more

Hellbenders was closed so VERY long we wondered if they would ever reopen. On our trip the weekend of October 13th we were excited to see they finally were open. I wasn't feeling great so my fiancé went to get food to go over the weekend. Almost two hours later he returned with the food and explained he didn't know what was going on. They weren't busy yet it took over 45 minutes to get two burritos to go. Nothing special just burritos off the menu. I am not sure when they reopened but I hope they can get their act in gear. It was always hectic even before Covid but the quality of our food and the extreme amount of time it took for a to-go order makes me wonder if they can stay open. read more

Yep --- this place is legit. Myself and my three roommates from college stopped in last weekend for lunch while visiting Blackwater Falls from Harman's cabin rental. I'd found this place on Yelp and - let's be honest - there aren't many options in Davis so this looked like the obvious winner. It's very quaint when you walk in but it was really crowded the day we ate there. We were ushered into the downstairs bar area and had a nice corner table quickly cleared off for us to sit at because the upstairs main floor you come in when you enter was packed. There are probably around 8-10 tables on the main floor with a small wood burning stove providing heat - with another 4-5 small tables in the downstairs lower bar area. We ordered the spinach balls to start as well as a sampler platter of their salsa, guacamole and queso dip. The spinach balls were really delicious - like a rolled spinach all with cheese deep fried with a warm mustard dip. YUM. I ordered my burrito as a bowl without the tortilla to save on carbs. Mine was the Tree Hugger so it was a veggie burrito in a bowl. It was a huge serving. My friends all enjoyed their food and almost everyone left with leftovers because the servings are absolutely huge and the burritos are served with chips and cilantro rice. This place was legit like a real-world Merlotte's from True Blood with stuffed bears hanging on the walls - random wall decor - wood panel decor and mismatched tables. The clientele seemed a mix of tourist (due to the ski resort nearby and the Blackwater State Park I'm sure) and local. Everyone stared at us when we walked in - for real. Not in a mean way - but a "ooooh new people!" kind of way. The food was phenomenal and our service was kind and prompt. I *think* we may have met the owner because my friend wanted to try their hottest hot sauce and the guy behind the bar came out and talked to us for a minute about it when he brought it over. He was very nice and personable, very friendly, said he kept the sauce he brought to us behind the bar because people had ruined burritos before by pouring too much on so he kept a handle on it now and only let people taste it when they specifically asked. He even actually reminded me of Sam Merlotte - super friendly guy - t-shirt and jeans with a ball cap. We really enjoyed ourselves here and had a great meal. read more

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