El Silencio is a speakeasy located in Pablo Picante. The food and drinks are delicious but the shrimp came cold (that may be the style). I would have preferred a warm shrimp dish. The place is also pretty small. There are only a few tables. I think it's a great place to start the night before venturing off to other bars. read more

Pablo Picante - Mexican Near Me

Pablo Picante is a casual Mexican restaurant on Aston Quay. It's not the best Mexican food I've had in Dublin, but it's pretty good. They have a nice selection of burritos, which you can have like normal or in a bowl minus the wrap, and tortas (big sandwiches). There are several meat options, and a couple of veggie friendly options (not sure about vegan though), as well as some gluten free/paleo stuff. They even have some health(ier) food options, but if you're getting a burrito just go hard or go home. They have several choices of salsas from mild to super spicy. I usually get the medio, which is like a slightly spicier version of pico de gallo. The portions are pretty big and I never leave hungry. Why I like stopping into Pablo's is they're one of the few restaurants in Dublin (that I know of) that has A&W root beer and cream soda. I'm from Canada (though Americans will also relate) and finding root beer in Ireland (even in just a store) is really hard and/or expensive. Okay well the A&W stuff (and vanilla Coke) is pricier here than regular minerals, but sometimes you gotta treat yo self. Of course there are lots of other drink options including a few beers as well. I don't know if I'd go out of my way to get here, but if I'm in the area I'll stop in. read more

To be fair, I'm from California so my Mexican food standards are high. This was just ok. I had a healthy hombre burrito with extra spicy sauce. The chicken in the burrito wasn't my favorite though the general flavor was alright. It was not spicy to me, and a pet peeve of mine is when I order the hottest sauce and there is no big kick. On the plus side there were many hot sauce choices at the table. The food seemed fresh and the place was quite clean. It was pretty empty at 20:00. I probably would not go back. read more

I would highly recommend this place if you have a craving for some Mexican food while in Ireland! I got the Sunny San Diego burrito (comes with chicken, beans, rice, and salsa; I ordered it with sour cream and without the beans & salsa) and it was really good! My friend got the vegan burrito and she said she really enjoyed it and was happy there was tofu in it instead of just beans and veggies! Also, you can get a burrito and a beer for €10.99! Definitely will be coming back to this place! read more

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Pablo's is the gold standard in Dublin. They have 7 salsa options, and they get very spicy if you like that. Not me though, I'm a salsa verde man! Most places in Dublin let you pick your own fillings, but Pablo's gives you a choice of burritos. This means you don't have to worry about whether pinto beans or black beans go better with your shredded pork. Their options are very tasty, which is great. I wish they served milk though, they're serving very spicy options, and there's never any solution to the problem... I've yet to notice any difference in quality between temple bar Pablo and baggot street Pablo, so give either a go, they're both great! read more

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I visited Pablo's recently as part of Yelp's Burrito Blow Out. I have been to the various Pablo's a few times over the years and have found that the service and standard vary a little so I haven't been to one in a while. Also, personally I just prefer a different type of burrito, with more salad, sour cream and garlic. I visited with two friends, we were in Temple Bar one evening and Pablo's is perfectly located. Pablo's always seems to be busy and doesn't have much seating but luckily this evening although we had to queue everyone was getting a takeaway. My two friends got served before me and as I got my Yelp Burrito Passport stamped I believe the service improved just a little bit. Woo, perks of being a Yelper! The service wasn't bad before but my friend had asked for tap water and was told they didn't have any but when I asked they offered to fill a large ramekin with some. It could also have been my feminine charm that did it. I ordered the veggie burrito which comes with salsa, vegetables cooked with rosemary, guacamole and feta cheese all wrapped up in a herb tortilla. It was ok but I'm not sure rosemary goes with the other flavours. My friends however loved theirs, they both got meaty ones with extra sour cream ( I can't remember which ones). They raved about them and couldn't believe they'd never come to Pablo's before as it is so central. The service continued to be excellent throughout our meal, we were asked if we wanted more water and my friend also got some. If I return I'll try a meaty burrito with extra sour cream and guacamole, they look the tastiest. Oh and I loved the patterned table cloths. read more

Pablo Picante - Picante table cloth. - Mexican Near Me

I have been to this location three times so far, and the service has always been very friendly and fairly fast, even though they seem to be perpetually busy. Pablo's is home to what may be my favorite burrito anywhere, US and UK included: the beefy barbacoa. I was really amazed at how stuffed it was with tender, very flavorful beef. The only thing that keeps me from giving them five stars is their tortilla chips, which taste like they came from a Tesco bag. I was hoping for something a bit fresher, but no big deal, the chips are still decent, and I'm there for the burrito. I'll be back this weekend :) read more

Pablo Picante - The dining area at Pablo Picante. - Mexican Near Me

I like Pablo Picante. Its a pretty decent alternative to one of the many chained fast food joints which overrun this lovely city of ours. The music is usually good here too. The man who brought me my burrito called me 'Hombre'. This made me feel like a real man. The kind who carries a smith and wesson, wears a stetson like Paul Newman and shoots baddies or makes pasta sauce - whatever Paul is doing with himself nowadays up beyond the pearly gates. Any budding cowboys or gun slingers take note - don't have your rifle (or sportsbag) hanging off your back if you go to use the John. You would'nt be able to swing a cat in there. But who brings their cat for a burrito eh? The soft tortilla wrap was packed tighter than a wallet on a miserable tinder date. It is a delight to eat when you swipe the foil right off. I went for the Burrito with Steak, and I thought it was pretty nice - adorned with smokey salsa it was'nt the kind of meal that would have you calling for the fire brigade to squash the flames in your gullett - which is just fine by me! They do a student deal here for €6.50, which involves a burrito of your choice and a can of softdrink or a bottle of water. I want to try their Paleo Box from their menu some time. The bright table cloths are a nice touch aswell, a little bit of colour never hurt anyone. Even the most hardened of Gringo! read more

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The Pablo in question is a fictitious character, an ex luchador, created to be the brand ambassador for Ireland's first real burrito outlet. Their range is quite large. The Smokie and Super Picante are my favourites. Last visit I had the chicken. It was OK. I've noticed that the quality of the sauces vary from day to day. The inconsistency is beginning to turn me off. On the up side the staff are always nice! read more

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With my boyfriend we had a big desire to eat burritos, so we tried those from Pablo picante. First we took the cheesy quesadilla with guacamole, just Devine! And for the burritos we took both the sonny San Diego. I was disappointed about the texture of the chicken and the rice was for me too much cooked. But instead, my boyfriend said that was his best burritos, and he is still dreaming about their burritos. So you have to try! read more

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Pablo Picante was Dublin's first Burrito joint and they just opened a third location in the middle of Temple Bar. Seems to prove that there is a lot of Burrito potential in Dublin's fair city! The burritos are big, the meat is tasty, and the salsas range from natural to super spicy. Unlike the location at Clarendon Market they have different sorts of salsa available on each table (big plus!) - if you feel the need to add extra spice to your burrito then this is for you. The store is not too big but they managed to put in seating for about 20+ people which makes it a cozy and rather intimite burrito experience. This store is definitely a good addition to the Pablo Picante family. I'll be back! read more

After living in Ireland for a couple of months and triying many different restaurants, I decided to try something tasty from my own country, mexican food! Sadly, Pablo Picanté does the same thing with the food as with its own name spelling it weirdly wrong (accentuation on the é??) I had the worst burrito I've ever had, what they call a burrito is a mess of ingredients that confuses the taste and leaves you thinking about other type of food or place you should have tried instead. All this was based on my experience with 3 different burritos I shared with someone else. If you are from México, you will be deeply dissapointed. If you are from a different country, please keep in mind that what you are about to eat will undoubtely fill your belly for the price, but you won't find that 'tasty and yummy!' moment, and is far from the taste of mexican food. read more

Unassuming and confident, there is no-one standing outside this little burrito bar trying to lure you in (unlike most of the other establishments in Temple Bar). So, when you do decide to walk in, you are not entirely sure what to expect. A cheery teller, who is happy to recommend a burrito if you are befuddled by the clever menu, greets you and efficiently brings you through the order. Considering she probably has to repeat the same explanation a hundred times a day, her patience is commendable. Having now eaten there twice, I would certainly recommend two burritos. Both the Beefy Barbacoa & the Sonny San Diego are delicious. The slow-cooked beef of the Beefy Barbacoa really hits the spot and is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Likewise, the delicious marinaded chicken in the Sonny San Diego is just perfect. The flavors are nicely balanced and the ingredients seem relatively fresh. Being wary of things too spicy myself, I chose the mildest sauce on both occasions but I would suggest being brave. Fortunately they have a good guide as to how spicy the sauce will be, so you know what to expect. Lastly, there is a student offer, so that always helps! So with food receive a nice big green tick, the ambiance and service awaits review As a music buff, I must say the playlist was wonderful while I was there. Likewise, the service was spot-on. AS the burritos are wonderfully filling, I was unable to finish them. Carefully wrapping the remains up in tin foil to taste later, I was promptly presented with a carrier bag and napkins - they had notice my need without me so much as me glancing in their direction. Fair play. So, praises aside, this is the first of many burrito bars that I will try, so the bar may be set higher yet. Read my review blog here: doingdub.blogspot.com read more

this is my favorite restaurant in dublin! before i moved to ireland, i wouldn't consider myself a fan of mexican food but that has CERTAINLY changed. i force everyone who visits me to try it out at this joint. (: the staff's SUPER friendly & whenever i try to struggle through ordering in my high school Spanish, they more than welcome it, yay! i'm a student & they have an excellent student deal (monday-friday), where you get your choice of..i think it's like 6-7 burritos and a beverage of your choice (bottle of water or can of soda-pop) for €6! without the student discount, i'm pretty sure a burrito costs between €4.50-6. they also have qusadillas although they're nowhere near as good as their burritos. now if you're like me...greedy..you'd be like ONE burrito? that ain't gonna stop my hunger.. but trust me, it will! oh & if you fear the salsa..like i do.. fear not, you pick your own & the mildest one is called cremosa & it's not spicy at all, i promise! in addition if you're a picky eater, like myself again, they also got ya covered because they are more than happy to remove things from the burrito if you're not a fan...like beans & cheese ... JUST SAYING! anyway i think i've gone on long enough, all i can say is TRY IT, you will NOT regret it! ps- if you're a vegetarian, they have a special burrito, just for you. (: read more

Pablo Picante - sexy burrito with sexy water = sexy meal! - Mexican Near Me

Despite a bad experience with another location, I decided to give this one a try seen as it's so close to my house and oh so tempting. I have gotten burritos there at least 10 times and they have been pleasantly consistant in taste. If I had one bad thing to say it would be contained in one word: coriander. Now I know it's an integral part of mexican cuisine but I really really hate the stuff and it's in 95% of their menu, which is why I can only get the same burrito without sauce. Overall the taste is a 3 star, good, nothing too special. read more

Popped into here today for a bit of lunch. The staff where friendly and fast however it wasn't that busy when I went in. I really like the layout of the place it was bright and airy, like most burrito bars it had benches but they where a bit more private than other places. The menu is a bit different than the other burrito bars, in that they had set burritos rather than a build your own most places do (I still think you can make your own if you want). I had a Sonny San Diego, which is roast chicken, rice, cheese and beans and a choice of salsa. In my wisdom I has the Super Picante, which is very hot and I didn't realise that I didn't order sour cream to help offset it. (there is a Centra nearby if you need to run to get milk!) All in all, a nice addition to Dublin's burrito scene in a great location that somehow doesn't have any burrito rivals! read more

Disclaimer: I was raised around authentic Mexican food, so this review might be askew. I've always been intrigued by the name of this establishment during my late nights in Temple Bar, but they're always closed by the time I'm done drinking! I decided to come and give this place a try; and walking in, I thought the mosaic in the decor was lovely. I ordered the Senor Delgado (€6.25) since the guy at the register said it was a smaller burrito; I normally can't finish a regular sized one so I decided on that one. The burrito came with marinated, roasted chicken, black beans, feta cheese, guacamole and verde salsa in a tomato tortilla--obviously a healthier option. When my burrito came, I took a bite in and I was slightly disappointed because the meat was soggy. Nothing about the chicken was "roasted". I did, however, enjoy the verde salsa. Being in Dublin, I've realized how difficult it is to find hot sauce around here, so it was nice to finally get some heat in my food! I would come back to give it another chance, but I wouldn't recommend it until I do. Sorry, Pablo. TIP: Student discount €6.50 for a burrito, drink, and salsa of your choice. read more

Ate at Pablo Picante for the second time today, but it was my first visit to this location. Temple Bar can be overwhelming with tourists, but the entrance for Pablo's is easy to find. The service is courteous and friendly- great work! The food tasty and fresh! It is crowded seating, so not a place I would want to be in with a que. Nice food though! read more

Worst Burrito ive ever had. Go to Boojum instead. Dry, tough, chewy and ganky meat. Ingredients poorly mixed together. Just slapped up together. There was no love in that burrito !!!!!!!!!!!!! pure miserable !!!!!!!!!!! read more

Very nice restaurant, once you walk in there is a very unique, very authentic feeling ranch vide to the place. The staff are friendly, they're informative, they helped us pick how spicy a sauce we wanted, they recommended things and pointed out any special offers that they had. There is a set menu of burritos of different meats in different flavors ranging from pork, chicken, beef, vegetarian, very decent selection. I ordered the " burrito barbecua ", The burrito was very tasty I got their spiciest sauce which was quite spicy but very nice if you are a lover of spicy food. The shredded beef in the burrito was very flavorful had a nice taste to it but it could've used a little more sauce or smoky flavor to it. The value was good we got two burritos and two sodas for €12. The size of the Burrito was quite good and you would certainly be filled after eating one. My biggest complaint would be that the gents was a disgrace it was gross. read more

I cannot get enough of this place. Ever since the wonderful Burrito Blowout, I have been craving some Pablo's. Unfortunately I'm not in town anywhere near enough to sample the delights this place has to offer. The burritos are absolutely HUGE. They weigh about the same as a small baby, but taste twice as good. (That was a joke, I do not endorse cannibalism in any way) There are many options to choose from and every one I have tried so far has been a magical experience for my tastebuds. My only grievance is that the burritos don't hold together well. not a big deal seeing as they come in a little wooden bowl, you can always cut up the remaining bits and eat them. My husband is a big fan of hot hot hot, which Pablo's is a little lacking in. However, a few Spanish words later and they'll give you something to really talk about. Smashing spot. Both of them are. Highly recommended if you're starving and only have a tenner in your pocket. read more

It's probably the most centrally located and convenient burrito place in Dublin. Right in temple bar and close to everything. My go to place when I'm in the area. I have been to all of the Pablo Picantes and I like this one the best. The food itself tends to be the same in all three. Their burritos are excellent, although I prefer to be able to say what goes in my burrito rather than picking from the set menu they use in Pablo's. The last time I was here was to grab my burrito for the Burrito Blow Out thing. This one time, my pork, which is my burrito meat of choice, I thought was a little dry. It did however satisfy my hunger. I went for the hottest salsa on the menu because I am not only after Dublin's best burrito, but also the most satisfying burn. Not so much I can't taste the burrito, just enough to hurt but heighten the senses and give me that chilli high. read more

Always go for the Chili Con Carne Burrito with the Cremosa sauce. By far the tastiest burrito in town imho. Quality ingredients and best value burrito too. Delicious. read more

I have not have the chance to visit the other locations, but this place is delish!! So fresh. Make sure you add the green sauce found on the tables to each bite. Yum! read more

Irish consumers have been grappling with Burrito inflation for the past few months and sadly, I am coming clean here, I too have felt the effects of this spectre on my options for a value-driven lunch alternative as I meandered the streets as an undergraduate student in the past. Is Pablo Picante the remedy to this? Probably not. Still, they offer a great selection of burritos with options to feast your eyes and tastebuds on to avoid the 'fog' engendered by an unlimited degree of choice. While the burritos are great, some Pablo sell a product in what can only be described as a delicate panini-like alternative, found net to their Stephen's Green establishment. These bad-boys are good value and delicious. Dublin's burrito market is certainly overcrowded. Though Pablo does not stand out as an elite competitor (stand up Little Ass Burrito Bar), it is a worthy alternative to some of the products out there... read more

I've been here a few times I have only tried the Sonny San Diego and the Beefy Barracuda and I love them. A friend told me about this place so i had to go and try it since I'm a huge mexican food fan. Despite this being a fast food restaurant, this is a really nice place in the middle of temple bar. Atmosphere & Service: Very mexican with real mexican staff, you can even practice your spanish there, that's a big plus for me , service is quick the staff are very efficient and nice. This place could get really crowded most of the time but they do take away. Pricing: Amazing value, they have a great student deal so for 6.25, you get one burrito plus a drink. My favorite mexican restaurant in Dublin so far. read more

I have to say that usually the service and staff are top notch in Pablo's, whatever branch it is. That was until a new guy started in the Temple Bar restaurant. He is incredibly rude and combative, does not pay attention to your order (it has been twice now) and when you try to correct him he shrugs sighs and tries to tell you, you are wrong! He is really putting me off going back and as I work on the north side of town the other locations are too far for me to go. Customer service is very important to me and to be honest I am not getting it with this guy there. I think some retraining is in order. Otherwise the food is delicious but the customer service from this guy leaves a bad taste in my mouth :( read more

This was a great experience while in Dublin. Coming from Los Angeles where there is Mexican food everywhere, this was definitely the best burrito I've tried. I need my fix!! haha read more

Love their vegetarian burrito! I got mine custom made cuz the lady at the counter put loads of pepper and not more, I added on lettuce, onion, olives etc. Their spicy sauce is unbeatable! read more

Stumbled across this place first night in Temple Bar. Ordered quesadillas with jalapenos. Fell in love. Went there 2 more nights in a row. These guys are burrito GODS. Also had a painting of Donald Trump calling him DIABLO. You really can't go wrong here. read more

I go to this place when I'm with my girlfriend as she doesn't like Boojum burritos. The food is tasty, wholesome and healthy. The cremosa salsa is delightful. I prefer the ambiance here to Boojum but the latter have larger burritos. They only accept student cards on weekdays so I've docked one star. read more

I got the veggie burrito with the spinach tortilla. The sauce was gorgeous and the tortilla was also very yum. :P

Nice and cozy place with good location. The burritos are not amazing, they are ok. They have a fair price and the atmosphere was good. Really like the cute little booths they have. Would like more cheese on the burrito when it says it is on tge burrito, but overall it was fine. Staff wasn't the best, we had to wait for a long time because they were distracted. Seeing as it is close to Temple Bar, i might return for another quick meal on a night out. read more

Nice place on temple bar street. I had the simple cheese quesadillas (sorry if i spelled it wrong). good value for 4€, it came with guacamole and some creme-tomato dip. read more

Best burritos in Dublin! I went for the spiciest sauce and was not disappointed, I could hear fire alarms ringing in my ears whilst I devoured the tasty Mexican treat. I love to make burritos and tacos myself and these rival my infamous homemade ones. The decor is cool and the staff are super friendly, will def be back! read more

Ate the chicken burrito. The meat was cold and the "mild" sauce is just ketchup mixed with mayo. Who puts ketchup in a burrito?? Also, the burrito contained only rice and meat. Nothing more (you need to pay more I n order to customize the burritos) read more

I love it! Pricing is fair, Seating area can be a bit crowded at times but its just because of the size of the place. Defo recommended.

Mediocre really, not as good as competitors like Boojum. Just a bit bland and charging 60c extra for sour cream is expensive! I went as the other nearby burrito bars were too busy, and I wouldn't return. read more

suitable for vegetarian, I kindly suggest victorio verde. it's super!

I do not recommend this place purely based on the staff. I've gone here a few times thinking they were just having a bad day but I was mistaken. They stand at the till and see you waiting and continue to speak amongst themselves in a foreign language laughing and making me uncomfortable. Then the service was very slow. Never going back here which is a shame because they food is quite nice and reasonably priced but the service needs to improve read more