I had been craving Mexican food since moving to Hamburg and this seemed to be one of the better local places from Yelp reviews, so I decided to give it a try this evening. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the bartender was friendly. I decided to order a beef burrito based on "burrito" being in the title of this place; although, people sitting next to me ordered quesadillas which looked great, and there are also enchiladas. There are very above average vegetarian options, including spinach, mushrooms, nopal, tofu, and seitan for burritos, quesadillas, and enchiladas. The burrito wasn't bad, but it certainly wasn't great. I liked the texture of the tortilla (pressed on the grill), but the fillings weren't particularly good tasting. I also thought the burrito was lacking flavor and could have used more ingredients (some salsa, sour cream, and guacamole like the quesadillas included certainly would've been nice). The steak, rice, and beans weren't bad but didn't taste particularly good. There were also diced tomatoes and onions that were fine. Overall, I would go here if you're in the mood for Mexican food and in the area because it's not bad, but I can't recommend this place for having a particularly good burrito. read more

Jim Burrito - Steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Hamburg, HH

Can't claim to be from SoCal, but I know a good Burrito when I taste one and this steak burrito almost ticked the boxes. I was looking for taste and chilli zing and I got everything I was looking for. Would have liked to have seen some authentic sauces to add to the heat, but they use that Chinese Sriracha stuff, you know with the yellow stopper. No matter, it did the job well. Later discovered some Lol Tun Habanero sauce which I applied liberally. Thrash Metal on the stereo which didn't make for a restful experience, but hey, the Schanze is not made for rest even at 1pm! But the other mainly younger crowd seemed to be grooving to it! The guys who run this place are obviously big metal fans, one wall is covered with pics of men in gimp masks. Either that, or along with the hard seating, it's an effective device to keep the customers moving and discourage lingerers. If I was to be critical, I would highlight their steak cooking process, which seemed not be via a grill, more like steamed steak! Were I to return, I'd choose another filling and perhaps take some earplugs along. Sorry but it has to be three stars. read more

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Maybe I came to this place with really high hopes because I was really let down with the food. I ordered a burrito with guacamole and asked for it to be inside the burrito and instead I got it on the side which is fine (maybe slight language barrier). When I got my food I was excited to see how massive the burrito was! One thing I notices is that they seem to toast them so it looked more like a Panini than a burrito. Then came the other big mistake, the burrito was extremely soggy! You couldn't pick it up and had to use a knife and a fork. Never have I been served a burrito that needs to be eaten that way. Anyway, it tasted pretty ok but the watery part in the middle kind of ruined the flavors. The guacamole was ok! read more

Jim Burrito - Board with an attitude - Mexican Near Me - Hamburg, HH

Busy little Mexican bistro but inviting to step inside! Menu options are basic but have all the necessary ingredients to get your Mexican taste buds watering. The only thing missing at a glance was fish tacos or a shrimp option. Otherwise it seemed that the more simple the better! They offer nachos, burritos, quesadillas, and enchiladas. You can order veggie, vegan, tofu, chicken, steak, beef, or even chorizo fillers/toppings along with a variety of typical sides such as rice, beans, cheeses & several sauces. There is a sign that states: If we do not serve you within 10min, you'll be served in 15-20min, we are doing the BEST we can!!! Fair enough, but even with such a warning, the smells and your hunger wear down your patience as you sit feeling famished and eager to eat! The service is so friendly one does not complain, but when your food finally comes to the table, you dig right in!!! The portions are huge and the burritos are fresh & tasty :-) It reminds me of a German version of the U.S chain, Chipotle but without seeming sooo franchisey (I made up that word just now) Order a side of sour cream & salsa then enjoy!!! read more

Jim Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Hamburg, HH

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Mmmm, burritos! Big, filling, yummy, vegan and vegetarian burritos (they have beef/poultry too but I've never had one of those). It might not be the best burritos in the world, but they get the job done. :) The wait is always long, but the beers are always cold so who cares? We return every time we're in Hamburg, sometimes twice in a day... read more

Went here last night with a few friends after developing a craving for Mexican food. Overall a solid experience. PROS + Burritos: grilled in a panini press and finished in the oven. Huge size, and very cheesy. Definitely satisfied at the end of the meal. The grilled chicken had a good seasoning to it, and the dish was improved by the two varieties of habanero sauce. + Service: our waiter was very attentive and pleasant, and answered the questions we had. Service was prompt. CONS - "Nachos": are essentially a plate of grocery store chili-lime flavored chips that tasted like they were dumped out of a bag. These were then topped with a sprinkling of pico and a few pickled jalapeños. Served with a small side of guacamole, which wasn't that flavorful. - They have tequila bottles (a decent variety as well) at the bar, but no margaritas. Was very disappointed in this. RATING 3.5 / 5. The burritos were great, but wouldn't bother with the nachos again. Would likely check out other places before returning. read more

Update: I'm going to have to mark Jim Burritos down a bit because they keep on disappointing. The food is generally still pretty good, although my last burrito was burnt from being left in the toaster far too long. I feel bad saying bad things about the place, but I think one member of staff in particular is rather dozy. She seems to have no idea who ordered what first. If she's on, you can walk in and order your food and then watch as streams of people who came in much later get their food first. Then when your food finally arrives (I have waited 90 minutes) you could very well be given the wrong order. I took two friends last week. We were the only people without food when we ordered, so I expected the three burritos to come quite fast, say in about 15 minutes. 45 minutes later, after watching plenty of other tables receive their food, we finally got ours. Mine was burnt. My friend was given a spicy one, when she'd ordered non-spicy. After a small complaint she was offered some extra sour cream. Instead of bringing it over, the staff went outside for a cigarette break. The sour cream never came and when we went to pay they had the nerve to overcharge us! Sigh. I still like Jim Burritos, and will continue to go, but I won't take visitors anymore, and I certainly will never go back on a Friday/Saturday/Sunday - they are just too slow. Old review: Pretty damn good burrito shop where the old Hatari cantina used to reside. We popped into Jim Burrito's last night - you've gotta try the new places, right? I got a beef burrito with guacamole for EUR6.50 (EUR5.50 without the guacamole). Their burritos come wrapped in tin foil, and so can be a bit of a pain to eat - I'd rather be given the option to have it straight onto a plate without all the foil. Anyway, the burrito was great. read more

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UPDATE 28/04/2009: Been meaning to edit my review of JB for a while, as they've hugely upped their game a year on, and now serve what I think are my fave burritos in Hamburg. Also - the staff who work here are all ace. Last night we got treated to the Vicious Viper hot sauce (see photo), which is officially the hottest sauce in the world. Probably. ***** Passable burrito action slightly sparse on the sauce side of things, which is a bit ridiculous if you're paying an extra euro for guacamole. Still, they're nice enough and the place has a bit of character, along with these weird TVs from the back seats of cars stuck to the counter playing all sorts of weird films. read more

This place is a lot smaller than expected but the food was so tasty. I recently converted to vegetarianism and needed to find a place that catered to such. I was craving Mexican food and this was the first place that popped up on my search. This is not a fast food place so don't expect to get your order within 5 minutes of ordering. There weren't any free tables so my bf and I sat at the bar sipping on our Fritz-Kolas as we waited ~25min for our food. I ordered the spinach quesadilla with 3 sides of salsa dip. It was so goodddd!!! I think it's enough to hold you over until dinner time. read more

Came here over the weekend as we wanted to check out the Dom but we arrived too early so we walked about 10 min over to Jim Burrito to get some lunch. The place is a bit small and it was packed. There was no line to order so we figured we can just order to go. Luckily as we were ordering a table opened up.I don't think this place takes reservations so you should arrive early to get a good table. We just ordered the burritos, one chorizo and one beef. We were tempted to order the chips and guac but as I saw other tables ordering, I didn't like the chips to guac ratio. Looks like a lot of nacho cheese tortilla chips and a small bit of guac. Also the burritos looked huge and I knew we would fill up on chips and guac and wouldn't be able to finish our burritos later. The wait was a bit long for our burritos. Looks like there is only one chef handling all the orders. There is a sign on a chalkboard letting customers know that the wait can be long so at least they acknowledged this. The burritos arrived after about 15 to 20 min. They are not served in tinfoil and looks like they are grilled on a panini press and then finished in the oven. I am from San Francisco so I expect all my burritos to be in tinfoil unless its a wet burrito so I was weary when I saw the grill marks, the wax paper and the knife and fork. I cut into the chorizo burrito and it looked reasonable - lots of black beans, rice, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, onions and chorizo. The flavors were good but different then my normal burrito experiences back in the Bay. We dosed the burritos in tapatio and habanero green sauce and that helped kick up the heat and flavors. The chorizo bits were a bit awkward they were a bit chewy and didn't mesh well with the other flavors going on in the burrito. All in all its an OK burrito spot. But as my friend has said, its not exactly the same but it'll scratch that burrito itch when you need it. read more

Jim Burrito - Chorizo burrito. Pretty reasonable amount for about 8 euros! - Mexican Near Me - Hamburg, HH

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An excellent Nopales burrito in Hamburg? Sure, why not! The burritos are grilled (think panini press), which gives a great crispy texture to two sides. The nopales were nicely juicy; the strangely gooey dairy component fell somewhere between Jack and sour cream, but managed to work. Good black beans and rice added some bulk, and there's Tapatío on the tables. Yes, Jim Burrito is known for long waits --- the sign currently warns of wait times upwards of 30 minutes --- but we got lucky and grabbed the last burritos before they closed. Short wait this time... The friendly staff is happy in either German or English. read more

Totally worth the 30 minute wait. TOTALLY WORTH IT! Anyone who knows me knows I am on a mission from the Tex-Mex Gods to find the best burrito in Europe. This is the running. First of all the guacamole was heaven. HEAVEN I tell you. It was so good that, despite knowing I should stop so I could finish my burrito, I could not help myself. I had to eat it or my soul would perish. The burrito was just as good, well seasoned, perfected black beans, ungodly amounts of cheese. Oh BURRITO LORDS, WHY MUST I LIVE IN PRAGUE WHEN THIS SUBLIME TASTE OF TEX-MEX IS IN HAMBURG!?!?!? OH THE HUMANITY!!!! Added to this brilliant experience of burrito bliss, were the two lovely men working the smallish restaurant. I think I made the chef's day by singing the praises of this religious moment in my mouth. The only reason they don't get five stars is burritos need margaritas. Other than that, I will darken their door whenever I am in Hamburg. read more

Es ist ok, overall. I'm from California and have consumed countless burritos in the States...from the States that really matter when it comes to Mexican cuisine. (I've also been to Mexico a few times.) How does the food here compare? It's not too bad...really. The flavors were ok...maybe just lacking that delicious and dirty pig-fat flavoring from the grill. I enjoyed the burrito much more than the "enchilada" as the burrito was prepared much more like how they should be. Service was very friendly and the decor and atmosphere actually felt very SoCal-ish...think La Lucha Libre in SD, but less pink and gaudy and more punk. read more

I'm a native Californian. I know Mexican food well. Sometimes I like it authentic. Sometimes I like it Americanized. Being a native Californian it is likely I will eat Mexican food or a Mexican-inspired dish for at least one meal a day. Which is why when I travel I find myself in Mexican restaurants in places like Germany or Scotland. I usually approach these places knowing that they will be pale comparisons to what I can get back home. And it was with that in mind that I went to Jim Burrito. So when I say it was literally the worst burrito I've ever had, keep in mind that I wasn't expecting it to be as good as something from back home. What was so bad? I got the Poblano covered burrito. The sauce tasted like dish soap. It was awful. The burrito's fillings were also very wet and lacking flavor. So basically I had a soupy soapy burrito. The German friend I had with me tried a bite of my burrito after I refused to eat any more, and he also said it was awful. As I looked around the place I noticed most people ordered the quesadillas. I'm sure that this much simpler recipe of cheese and a tortilla would have been a better choice, and should you find yourself dragged here by German friends, I recommend you keep it simple and order that. I think the most aggravating part of the meal though came when we went to pay. We brought our dishes back to the counter, and in German the server/host treated us like we had offended him by not eating the awful burrito. It was bad enough I had to pay for something inedible, but to be treated like we had offended them by not forcing ourselves to eat the awful meal, well that's just ridiculous. I didn't make a scene, I didn't request the burrito be taken off the bill, instead I vowed silently to myself I'd write this review to warn other travelers away from this place. read more

Great burrito, best I've had in germany. Not too authentic (I'm mexican and live in cali so i'm a lil picky) but still delicious. Took a while to get the food, but our burrito was hot till the last bite and delicious. The steak chunks are a bit big and i wasn't too keen on having to use a knife and fork for a burrito. Cool staff, super friendly, and overall a great burrito. read more

After trying this place twice I can't honestly say I would go back. The food was ok, not great, but ok. It seems that kidney beans are quite expensive as I never seemed to get very many in my burrito What was bad is the waiting. It has both times taken a little longer than 1hour. The argument is that it takes 45 to bake them. There are faster ways that are equally good, if not better. Only go there if you don't have any appointments afterwards read more

Delicious burritos! Oh my goodness so good! As a Californian it is extremely difficult to find decent (let alone authentic) Mexican food in Germany but this place did it. I mean, who knew you could find nopales in Germany? Extra nice touch with the small religious shrine behind the counter and Mexican wrestler wall paper, it was like stepping into a burrito shop in San Diego. The beans, the rice, the pico de gallo, perfect. Not giving the full 5 stars because it is a small space where people tend to linger long past the end of their meal making finding a seat (or waiting for one) a hassle. Much, much better than Dolores in Berlin. Still, I'd come back here ASAP! read more

As an American, I eat Mexican food often! It's rare you leave North America and travel across the Atlantic to find Mexican food as good, maybe better than where you started. Jim Burrito is a great place to have yourself a Burrito or Quesadilla! Everything we tried was authentic and more importantly, DELICIOUS! Go there! read more

Very very good burrito. Dead friendly staff, quick service, delicious burritos and good beer. Only slight criticism is the lack of cheese topping, but can't fault them on the filling. Good price too. I'm definitely becoming a regular. Going to have to try the steak burrito pretty damn soon. read more

So good I had to go twice in less than 24 hours! If you thought culinary creativity was limited to Heston Blumthing and his Fat Duck, think again. Had I had the good grace in school to bother studying German, rather than bunking off to mess around in the park, I might have understood what I was ordering. Luckily for me I didn't. Lucky, because I ended up randomly picking something from the menu, and it turned out to be a chocolate covered enchilada. Now normally I'd scoff at anyone eating chocolate covered savoury food, and probably top it off with some Rab C Nesbitt impressions, but this was one kick ass enchilada. read more

I go to Jim Burrito at least once a month and I've never been disappointed with the food! Now that they reorganised the restaurant the service is even quicker. The decoration and the atmosphere are great, the music is cool (often rock). Huge pro: They have 3 menus - omnivorous - vegetarian - vegan I recommend the quesadillas (served with guaca, sour cream, salsa and salad) or burritos if you are reeeeeaaally hungry read more

A good place for burrito lovers and "alternative" people. I'm vegetarian and burritos are one of my favourite foods, so when I found this place I was excited to see their menu is conveniently divided into meat/vegetarian/vegan selections - with more than enough choices in each category. The burritos are big and juicy, the kind you have to eat with a fork and knife, and are some of the best I've ever had. When it's busy you might find yourself waiting quite a long time for your food, but the atmosphere is nice and they specifically say that on their menu so there's no surprise. All in all, one of my favourite places to eat in Hamburg so far. read more

Great variety. Large portions, friendly helpful and knowledgeable staff. Decor is straight forward and simple. Comfy booths are a must. I had a spiced checked burrito with extra jalapeños and loved every bite. Including my Fritz cola and guacamole cost me only €11, so great value too. I'll be back. Maybe even later! read more

Service was fast and good. Had to wait about 30 mins for our food. Quesadillas had too many tomatoes and the cheese was too flat. Guacamole was delicious though! read more

Maybe it was because I was set on having an authentic California burrito experience that I was left so unsatisfied. I ordered the chicken burrito and knew what to expect in terms of presentation based on all the pictures on Yelp--wrapped in paper instead of foil and grilled. That's different, but no biggie. I was, for some reason, expecting to pick up the burrito and eat it like normal with my hands, but alas it was too overstuffed and soggy to do so. The mixture of the lettuce, rice, beans, and salsa tasted good, but the chicken lacked flavor. My hubby ordered the enchilada, which was a burrito smothered in mole sauce. The mole sauce was way too chocolatey, like milk chocolate was used in the sauce chocolatey. Yes, I know we live in Hamburg now and I shouldn't expect the same flavorful, meat and rice cooked in lard wrapped neatly in a heavenly package of greasy goodness... The place was quite crowded when we arrived but we were able to grab a booth in the corner. There is high turn over here, so you may only need to wait a little bit for a free table. I did enjoy the luchadora theme decor. I don't think I'd come back any time soon, but if a hankering for a burrito or Mexican food manages to overpower me, I'd give Jim Burrito another try. read more

Disappointing for an Aussie who had hoped for a more healthy version like back home. Also the burrito couldn't be picked up due to size and how runny the insides were. Slow service (only one guy in the kitchen during lunchtime!) but I'm getting used to that in Germany. They mean well and seem nice & friendly but kinda missed the mark for me. Maybe I try the quesadilla next time, most people seemed to order that. read more

It's all decorated with Mexican wrestling accouterments and the burritos may not be California (or Texas?) worthy but they're better than anything you'll find in New York City. read more

If you're craving some good Mexican food in Hamburg, this is the place to go. Hidden in the bar-hopping Schanze area, this little eatery has all the basic dishes you would expect in a Mexican restaurant: burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas. The burritos are massive and great for sharing. It comes with a choice of tofu, chicken, pork and beef. My personal favorite is the addition of mole sauce, a typical chocolate-based sauce. Knock it all back with a Corona. Highly recommended! read more

They put the chairs upside down in our table while there were 15 min to closing. A good product will not sell if you don't know how to behave , sorry Jim Borrito read more

Preparation takes a while but it's worth to wait. It's a jumbo tortilla, expect nothing less, make sure you are really, really hungry before you go in :) read more

Who would think that Hamburg would make the best burritos in Northern Europe? Don't leave Hamburg without a late drunk binge eating extravaganza at Jim! It is worth every euro cent left in your pocket. Great art work on the wall, fantastic staff and food beyond your wildest hangover dream come true. read more

A small "fast-food" restaurant with a great flair and delicious Burritos (also very spicy if you want though)! I can only recommend to go there, but be careful : you have to pick a good moment because it is really often full and you will have to wait a little bit... read more

Didn't really taste like much. Nice service and neighborhood though, but no value for money.

Large portions, mostly friendly staff although nearly getting into a shouting match with one of them simply because we waited about 10 seconds before telling him that we were switches tables with another group is definitely something that should never happen. It also didn't help that a friend wait first to the counter to order his things before I went simply we both didn't want to leave our valuables at the table unguarded. Ordering seems to be complicated here ;-) That being said, the good was great! I had a huge Enchilada with Mole Poblano on top of it. Not a big fan of the chocolate flavor here but that was totally my own fault for not reading the menu ;-) We also had a Burrito which looked and smelled excellent! I would definitely go there again but only when its not too crowded. If the two incidents with the staff hadn't happened, I would have given Jim Burrito 5 stars. read more

Very good Mexican cuisine. Portions are large and the food is authentic! Definitely recommend it.

Such delicious and fresh food, open late which is a bonus. The beef burritos we ordered were very generous in size and as good as anything we've had at home, staff are extra friendly and happy to answer any questions (our German is awful and they didn't mind switching to English to help us order) plenty of tasty vegetarian options too! read more

I really like what I ordered, a vegetarian burrito without the tortilla (allergic to gluten). I was a little surprised that they didn't have one gluten free option on the menu and think that the price was a bit high for the amount of food I got. read more

Great! I'm from California and this is my first time trying to eat Mexican food here. Not that it's so easy to find. I had the chorizo burrito and it's GIGANTIC! I just finished the rest of it for dinner. The chorizo is actually spicy, which surprised me, since it is Germany. haha. The people are really nice there. It's clean, not too expensive,but a little crowded at lunch. I will definitely go back and try all the other things. Es war toll! Ich komme aus Kalifornien und das war meine erste mal Mexicanessen zu probieren. Es ist ziemlich schwer zu finden. Ich habe den Chorizo Burrito bestellt und es ist RIESIG! Ich habe gerade die Reste für Abendessen gegessen. Die Chorizo ist scharf, es war eine Überraschung. haha. Die Leute sind sehr nett. Das Restaurant ist sauber, nicht so teuer, aber ein bisschen eng in die Mittagspause. Ich gehe gern zurück und wurde gern alle die andere Sachen probieren. read more