Burritos I have ordered the Cali carnitas : slow cooked pork, fresh long-grain rice, black beans, grated cheese... with sour cream..The pork was really tender,perfectly cooked. The burrito was creamy and very tasty.. I got it not spicy..it was perfect : ) Will definitely recommend this place. Very good take-away. Lovely staff, smiley : ) Très bon burritos juste à côté du resto Chez Max read more

Pretty awful! Haven't eaten there in about 5 years and don't remember it being awful. The guacamole was a shade of snot green. Obviously no avocado in it or some sort of substitute. More of a guacamole mayonnaise. Generally not actually pleasant meal and won't be going there again! Greedy profit driven food. More love and care in McDonalds! read more

Pablo Picante - Guacamole?? - Mexican Near Me - Dublin, D

Take away of three giant burritos, beef, pork, chicken. Good sized, but seriously overfilled with rice. Black beans, rice and meat. Tortilla was fresh... nice. Salsas were tasty and better than I imaged. We tried to order without rice (just my preference) but for some reason the woman taking the order couldn't understand this. Now, based on the volume of rice...I think she had to add it!! This was a warm, filling and hit the spot. Exceeded our expectations. About 27 euro for 3 large burritos and salsa. read more

What's the best way to cheer for a Lucha Libre-masked burrito shop (a tiny walk-in with no seating) on the corner of Baggot and Pembroke streets? I could pick up my guitarra and sing about the deeply satisfying smells of Mexican seasonings and carne asada that follow hungry walkers halfway down the block... Then there's the long lines, the loyal fans, and the small (but perfectly formed) menu of gorgeous (but pricey at €6 - 7 a pop) and grande burritos. Note: the classic steak is as delicious as the ensalada options, but really the only way to know is to eat them all... mmmm. Oh, can't forget to mention the sense of fun in store and online -someone with a deep love of Spanglish, Mexican wrestling and tasty food is behind the mask here. Right, that's the details, now to write that review... read more

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The idea itself of bringing some Californian taste to the sunshine and burrito deserted land of Dublin seems to deserve 5 stars, however, I'm trying to focus more on the food here. The Good: + quality burritos + fast and friendly service + not too pricey for DS (Dublin standards) Yes, you can get a decent burrito take-out experience in Dublin, that's the good news. They offer a whole range of burritos you would also find in one of the endless joints in Cali. I tried the "Sunny San Diego" and didn't really miss anything in particular. Good stuff! The Bad: - only a few seatings (4 or 5) - limited selection - no breakfast burrito (okay, that's my personal favorite) Totally recommended if you're craving for a decent burrito around D2 and D4! read more

Pablo Picante - Mexican Near Me - Dublin, D

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I grab lunch at Pablo's every couple weeks or so when I have a craving for Mexican (and couldn't be bothered walking the extra 5 minutes to Little Ass Burrito on Dawson). They're ok for fast food - quick, efficient and friendly service with generous portion sizes and plenty of salsa options to suit every heat preference. I always get the "super picante" salsa, and it has a really nice kick. What I don't like is that they don't seem to bother to drain their meats, and my burrito bowls often come sitting in a pool of liquid. I understand that there will be some juices from the salsas, etc, but this is literally swimming. Where it's all coming from is a mystery... read more

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I figured finding anything that resembles Mexican food in Dublin would be a bit of a challenge, but was able to come across Pablo Picante. I'm not sure why, but the name itself makes me laugh. Pablo Picante is mostly a take out place but there is a small bar you can sit at or a couple tables outside. When we went, they were out of a few items but it was nearing closing time. I got the Classico steak burrito, which had pretty decent flavor, but the steak chunks were tough. I think a suggestion of thinner steak strips and possibly marinating longer would improve this greatly. There is a picante 'meter' of sorts that allows you to choose your spiciness level. I went with the hottest, not expecting much considering I am used to Tex Mex from the states. The hottest had pretty good flavor and did have some heat to it, but as expected, wasn't on par with what I am used to. The guy behind the counter (may have been the owner) did warn us that it was 'proper' spice, not Irish spice, and he was semi-accurate. All in all, if you're looking for a decent burrito in Dublin, this plays will satisfy that craving. read more

Pablo Picante - Mexican Near Me - Dublin, D

Fire in my belly! Fire in my heart! Fire in my fart! I speak the truth, these things happen regardless of how much of a lady or dandy you are especially when you chow down on a €5.95 Beefy Barbacoa with picanté level sauce... I had to pause between bites and self motivate myself between deep breathes to continue forth like a true champion. I won. And the Beefy Barbacoa won a piece of my... heart. read more

A well-crafted, spicy burrito is, in my opinion, one of the best single food items that you could eat. There are plenty of really good things to eat in this world, but nothing has quite the breadth of flavors nor the depth of ingredients as a burrito. Rice, beans, cheese, meat, and a soft flour tortilla are just the minimum in making a good burrito. There are so many things that can go wrong, but there's nothing like that first unravelling of aluminum (I'm American, it's spelled that way) and the first bite. Pablo Picante is the best that I've had since I moved from San Francisco a year and a half ago. Mexican food in this country is a travesty, until recently. There are a few things that are wrong with the stock burritos; these have already been mentioned. It is easy to get around them though, just ask them to remove them altogether, "no salad, no onion please." I'm not a fan of onions in Mexican food anyways. The first burrito had all the bits, the second burrito I knew to have them removed. Easy! What I do find hilarious is how they wrap the burritos in the aluminum foil. I can't really explain it, you'll just have to experience it for yourself. The shop is a bit funky with the lucha libre themes, but I once got thrown off a train wearing one, so no worries there. The staff is friendly and it is super close to where I live. €6 for a burrito is a small price to pay when it would cost me €600 to get one from California. Bravo. read more

As a Mexican-food-loving Californian, I was ecstatic when a friend told me about this gem! Fellow Americans, if you're looking for a basis of comparison, I would liken Pablo Picante to the popular chain Chipotle. My favorite burrito is the Sonny San Diego, which is filled with chicken, refried beans, rice, lettuce, cheese, and salsa (choose from three levels of spiciness!). It's tasy, filling, and easy on the wallet. I've also tried their lighter option, the Señor Slim Delgado. While I enjoyed it, they're not kidding about this burrito's size -- it is quite slender and left me feeling hungry. The restaurant is tiny, so I'd recommend bringing your food home or taking it over to St. Stephen's Green for a picnic. As an added bonus, the owner and staff are super friendly. Now if only they would deliver! read more

"Super Picante" please !!! God I really love this little place. Located on the corner of Pembroke St, you can't miss it as there's usually a queue leading out onto Baggot Street at lunch time. The menu has a nice selection. Today I went for the 'Sonny San Diego'....Super Picante (Extra Spicy). From the first bite, right down to the last tiny piece of Cilantro & Lime Rice, my mexican experience was 'Muy bien' !! ....so sitting back down to my desk after lunch, I can still feel my lips burning....but it was well worth it !! ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! read more

I have tried many different burrito places in Dublin but found this place off Baggot street to be an outlier. I really enjoy this particular location as one of the better places in Dublin to get a Burrito. You have to appreciate that this location off Baggot street is a take away only location. They do have three bar stools (which always seem crowded) and I read online they have a larger sit down place somewhere on the north side but this place being very centrally located in the Dublin 2 vicinity. Service was quick and friendly and they have a very easy to understand menu. Basically pick your meat and pick your salsa. I am sure you could customize further if you desired, but I stuck with the Beefy Barbacoa and one of their medium range spicy salsas. They go all the way to a very creamy mild salsa to a very very hot salsa. I went with the Beefy Barbacoa and my wife had the Carnitas. Both were really delicious. read more

This is as close to the legendary roadside stands of my youth as one is going to find these days, and as such, does a beautiful job. It's nitty gritty, down-and-dirty food, lots o' noms for the money and you can choose your level of spice, I picked mid-level and was satisfied, so I'm glad to know I can still go UP on the Scoville scale if I want to. Who needs to sit down? Stand outside, partake of the wonderful aroma of good tortillas and spicy beef while you chow down on scrumptious mexiceire (see what I did there?) cuisine. Go early, they do run out of certain things sometimes. Bottom Line: would only be better with beer! Bottom Line #2: as of this writing, the address is slightly incorrect. It's in D2, not D4, and is found much closer to An Lar/City Centre that the displayed junction of Baggot and Pembroke. I counted a total of 4!! junctions of Baggot and something Pembroke as I was slowly guided in via text from the people who were lucky enough to already be there... read more

Finally remembered to go here for lunch one day and I am glad I did. Having lived in the US for 5 years I like a good (or even a bad) burrito every now and then. When I left for the US there were no decent options in Ireland - now there seem to be more opening all the time. Pablos does a quick, reasonably priced and very tasty implementation of the take-away burrito. Is it as good as what I could get in the US? no, it isn't - but in terms of quality it would be better than a chain burrito like Chipotle for example. For Ireland that is very good and I will be going back - though I may need to wait until after my wedding when I finish dieting :) read more

I was delighted to find that there's a branch in Temple bar now - near Elephant & Castle. By some distance the best burrito in Dublin. A friend from LA recently declared them equal to anything available in his home town. Mind you , pints had been taken but still. The Beefy Barbacoa with Chipotle Crema is delish. read more

The food here is very tasty. My favorite is Beefy Barbacoa with extra picante salsa. The staff are very friendly and quick. The only one think I don't like, is the venue is too small, only 3 seats. read more

Just like Boojum, this little Mexican gem has recently appeared in Dublin and wow am I glad it has. I'm a big fan of burritos. So much that I'm known to go looking for a burrito within hours of disembarking the plane every time I end up in San Francisco for work. Pablo Picante have the best burritos I can find 15 min walk away from my desk, which definitely beats 12+ hours in the air to California. I recommend their "El Classico", the shredded beef steak is awesome. They also have Bundaberg Root Beer from Austraila, if you're a root beer fan. read more

Not the best burrito and not the worst. Price: I personally think it's steep for what you get. Everything here should be under a fiver, but that's simply my opinion that feeds from my overall rant that Dublin restaurant overlords are taking the piss with prices. It's 6.95 for a steak burrito, for example. Service: It's good and they are polite. Though, each time I ask for extra cheese - they say ok, yet don't ever comply. They have business cards - buy 10 get 1 free, make sure to get yours stamped! (I've already forgot twice.) Atmosphere: Cramped. There are two tables for outside seating and an indoor counter with a couple of stools. But the queues around lunch-time make this place jammers so you'd be better off taking it takeaway and eat elsewhere. I've only had their steak burrito and have found it hit-or-miss. Generally speaking, it is good, but the very first time I had it was excellent. The last two times have been ok, such as the steak was a bit fatty and tough. You basically make your selection, they make it in the back, and you can choose your level of hot sauce. I personally don't find them very spicy, but be warned that each person I work with disagrees and finds the sauces quite hot. It's a nice change of pace for lunch when you are tired of the same old carvery. read more

These burritos are the best in Dublin! And some of the best food in Dublin. Fresh ingredients, daily specials (recently I had the fried carnitas burrito--totally awesome), and great prices. And--if you want heat, they can give you real heat. Please do yourself a favor and grab some lunch here. I went to school in California. I find myself craving Mexican food quite frequently. Pablo Picanta delivers. The only thing that would make it better is a tallboy of Tecate. read more

This place is freakin' awesome... I've been on the search for a new lunchtime place close to the office where I can just pick up something and run...Pablo fits the bill perfectly. Walk right in, place your order and they'll have it ready for you almost straight away. Not much room to eat in the joint, so plan to get take away. Friendly service, strong and quality food (pretty good value for the price) makes it a nice gem on the Dublin lunchtime scene. I don't get caught up in how authentically Mexican Pablo's is...I just know they give me hot and sexy food on a rainy Irish afternoon. read more

We went to the new Pablo Picantes which opened up on the Quays and were sorely disappointed. I got a burrito bowl with chicken and the food was bland, with cold cheese and runny sauce covering everything. I wouldn't recommend this place. Go to the nearby Boojum or Mission Mexican Street Food instead. read more

I was harsh with my last review. The barbacoa is fantastic and the chipotle crema really does rock my world. I ordered a three-chilli-spicy burrito with guac and chipotle crema and had compliments from my boss about how good my parcel o'joy smelled. My only complaint is the one that comes from wanting to have it all- those extras add up! 70c for the guac and 60c for the crema or something like that- add in a bottled American tea-drink at €3 and my lunch breaks a tenner. On second thoughts, hold the tea... but yes, the extras were sooo worth it. The owner's also quite personable, ready to have a chat, remembers customers, and is focused on happy-eatin' people. He answers questions on facebook (I mean, Pablo himself answers them, duh) in fabulous Spanglish. PS, he shared that he's looking into a second, bigger location where they could have boozahol and offer specials more often. I have one more issue with Pablo, and that's inconsistency. 85% of the time, he's right on point with everything he does, but sometimes the flavours just disappoint. I'm confident that will evaporate with experience and practice. read more

I'm only giving Pablo 4 stars and there is only one reason for that. The place is essentially a take away with little to no seating, just a few stools by the window and you can't use them at lunch time because there is often a queue out the door. The Burritos themselves are lovely but I don't like the set menu, I prefer the more open format in Boojum / Burritos & Blues. An American friend who considers himself a burrito expert considers these to be the best burritos in Dublin.* They are very authentic Californian burritos I am led to believe so they are slightly different because of that. The best think about this one is that there is usually parking at lunch time to drop in and grab a burrito. Pablo Picanté is very reasonable on price though, perhaps something to do with not having to cater for eating in. I'm not sure if that's why as the price is the same at the Clarendon market branch which has plenty of seating, so that means they are just good value from €5.95 * Don't know about that but I would love to do a side by side burrito face off to find out once and for all. read more

I like burritos.........if you like burritos go here. Best burritos in Dublin and great value. Nicer than: Burrito n Blues Little Ass burritos Tolteca I eat a lot of burritos and the order of burrito quality in Dublin(at time of writting) 1. Pablo Picantes 2. Tolteca(overpriced) 3. Burrito n Blues 4. Little Ass burritos Pablos is by far the best burrito in Dublin. It has the best quality ingredients, flavours and taste. Tolteca on Baggot St. are quite good too but way over priced. Burrito n Blues are good value but not as nice as Pablos. The price reflects this though. Little Ass burritos. Disappointed on two occasions in Rathmines and the new shop on Dawson St. read more

Amongst the wide open space of 131 Baggot Street, on a little corner, sits a teeny tiny establishment selling burritos. So teeny tiny that there is a small bench in which to sit and consume your burrito, and an even smaller area in which to queue. Though small on size, Pablo Picante is big on flavour. I bought a super Picante Victorio Verde for approximately 6.50, and it was so delicious I had to stop myself from sucking the tinfoil afterward. You get to choose how spicy your burrito is, so if you're like me and like to spice up your life ala The Spice Girls, you'll want to go for the super picante salsa. Prepare to spend a good twenty minutes panting from the inferno raging in your chest and mouth, if you do decide to select this option, and please do not try to be a hero and ride it out. You will eventually have to buy that can of Coke before you innards succumb to third degree burns, but believe me, it is all totally worth it. read more

Very tasty Cali-style burritos-- with Dr. Pepper and Root beer to boot! I had the San Diego Chicken burrito and I enjoyed every last bite. I lived in California for 4 years, and I am very pleased to have a small bit of Cali here in Dublin. My only gripe?? They close at 8.00pm.....8PM!? Why?! read more

25 good reviews and counting - why does this take out Burrito joint in Baggot Street need another one? Because it is frigging fantastic, that's why. Pro: Funny wrestling theme, soft tortillas, tender beef, right balance of ingredients and flavours, good selection of different chili sauces from mild to scorching (proper scorching) hot if you want it to be, good value at around six Euros, close to the city centre, fast and friendly service. Contra: No sit in (which was recently remedied by the brand new Pablo near Steven's Green shopping Centre). read more

One of my favourite Burrito joints. They are super tasty, not overly expensive and really fast. I love the burrito in a bowl which in so many places is a real let down - they pack it full of rice and lettuce along with the usual fillings. The salsa and marinades are really good so the food is all very tasty. read more

I've been meaning to try this place out. I went before peak lunch time hour, so it wasn't full. The staff were really nice, as it was my first time, I picked the first thing that popped out from the menu, which was "Ensenada Ensalada". The price is pretty good and I was stuffed afterwards. I would recommend it for a quick lunch and even with a bunch of friends. Just wish there was more seating as I can see this place being packed. Can't wait to go back again and try the other items on the menu. read more

Very nice, very nice. But not as good as my favourite up in the north side. Yes, despite my general south-sider snobbery, I do have my favourite haunts. As for this little gem, I'm sure that if I was still in the Fitzwilliam Square/Baggot Street area, I'd think this place was great. But I do have something to compare it with, including service and quality and prices. I'm slightly miffed that I ordered a chicken fajita and paid the extra for the guacamole, but didn't get chicken because they ran out (who runs out of chicken?) so I took the shredded beef. Then when I went to enjoy the burrito in the park, guess what...no guacamole. It was too hot to argue.But don't think I'll be racing back any time soon. read more

Probably the closest thing you'll get to a fantastic mexican-style burrito in Dublin. It's yummm. Note I didn't say it's fantastically orgasmic, but it's damn good. Go there. Spend the €5 - you won't be disappointed. It's difficult to find a good Mexican food spot in Dublin - and if you do, the salsa is more like tomato sauce. Pablo Picante's has renewed my faith in Dublin's ability to do Mexican nearly right. It's a tiny corner spot on Baggot Street, just a few minutes walk from Stephen's Green. Gaining in popularity, it's frequently crowded and they're nearly outgrowing their space. The inside bar counter seats about 4 people, the outdoor tables provide seating for about 8. I ordered the vegetarian burrito, which was lovely. Served in a flour tortilla wrap, it was filled with rice and various veg, including a few bits of what was either butternut squash or sweet potato - I couldn't tell, but it was delicious either way. Sour cream was an additional 50c, which I still find laughable. It's flipping sour cream, for crying out loud. Really, is it necessary to charge for a tablespoon of the stuff? Well, on this day I apparently felt it was justified, probably simply because I was so excited to finally eat real Mexican food. One tip: if you like really spicy food, tell them you want it extra spicy. When I was asked "how spicy do you want it?" I said "verrry spicy" - to which he slightly questioned my decision, telling me that it would be exceptionally spicy. Result: It was spicy - full stop. However, I expected this and was not disappointed. They have bottles of sauce on the tables with little peppers denoting how spicy that particular sauce is. one pepper - mild, two peppers, medium, etc. If you're on a spicy craving, try the 3-pepper sauce. That should satisfy your urge and clear the sinuses. Pablo's is great - one tip for improvement would be to add a corn tortilla option for a further attempt at authentic Mexican flavor. Try it, you'll be pleasantly surprised. read more

So many people were talking about this place, I just had to check it out myself! Its a great 'quick fix' for lunch...be careful to only order the medium salsa if you cant handle hot'n'spicy dishes though! This is proper mexican grub, and definitely hit the spot. Im so glad my curiosity got the better of me, I need my Pablo fix atleast once a week. read more

This is an industrious little space. They really have used every inch to its maximum and its a very smooth running machine with all the staff working in what looks like burrito harmony. The queue moves quickly, so if you are a little claustrophobic during a very busy lunch hour you wont have long to wait. I went for the Beefy Barbacoa with Picante sauce. It was good and the sauce had a lovely slow burn. Although I might try the Super Picante next time to see if I can manage it. The burrito itself is massive, very good value for 6.20 EUR. And there was lots of beef. Compared to the last burrito place I'd tried, there must have been twice as much beef in it. Alas I wasn't able to finish it, which is not a bad complaint. But I did end up in a bit of a bloated food coma. A good feed and value for money. Recommended. read more

Considering a Dublin burrito could just as well be a sausage roll, I was very pleased with Pablo's offering. I even added an extra star for the smell that ventilates out the door onto the corner... read more

I am a big burrito fan, Boojum for life! This was my first time coming to Pablo Picante and I was impressed! I ordered the Senior Slim burrito and it was unreal. You realy could taste the quality of the ingredients and I really like the way they use feta instead of just cheddar. The 5 euro student lunch deal is hard to beat as well! The burrito was a decent size but im not sure if its as big as a boojum burrito. Pablo definitely trumps tolteca, just much better quality. I think I need to have a proper showdown between pablo picante and boojum before I can ecied between the two read more

I wasn't expecting much, being so far from California and so close to Temple Bar. The burritos was amazing - warm throughout, spicy, good flavors and a just crispy enough tortilla, without a hint of soggyness. The staff was super friendly too. read more

A good place to get an authentic Mexican meal! The food is fresh, however everything consists of a bit of spice so beware!!

After finishing our study abroad course in Spain, my boyfriend and flew over to Ireland for our last few weeks in Europe. Throughout our whole visit, all we craved was some Mexican food like what we eat constantly back home in California. After some failed attempts at finding decent mexican food in Spain, we were hesitant to try this spot. I ordered their vegetarian burrito with the hottest hot sauce on the menu. Boy, was I surprised. Their hot sauce is HOT. The food was good, not quite like home but still good. I would def. recommend this place! read more

Great little burrito joint. Almost there regarding matching California burritos. Size fluctuates a little - sometimes you get a whopper and feel great but other times you get a wee one and feel a little hard done by. I feel the burritos are also a little expensive and that they should be a euro less at least. Really glad to have them around though. I wish they did nachos and quesadilla also read more

If there's anything I'm an expert about, it's Mexican food - but I do understand that not everyone will be as picky as me, so I'll qualify my review: If you have a vague idea of what Californian burritos should taste like, you will love this place. If you are American (and especially if you are from California), this is very much an Irish person's attempt at Mexican food. The flavors are just a little a bit off - the salsa has too much onion and not enough cilantro and they use red onion instead of white; the rice is white rice flavored with lime; and every burrito has "salad" in it - which is a cabbage and carrot mixture (which is very, very wrong for Mexican food). All that being said, I have tried every "Mexican" restaurant / food stand in Dublin and even though this isn't truly California Mexican, Pablo Picante is better than the likes of Cactus Jack's and Acapulco...but still not fully there. read more