Wow, so another one of those Infatuation or Eater editors decided to write up a place that makes burritos and calls them "sourdough." They charge an obscene amount of money for very little product inside, and somehow there's a line daily. First, the burritos: at best, they're barely filled. The ingredients don't really sing. They serve two salsas on the side, both pretty boring. The green salsa tastes like it came from a jar. The red actually has some depth and chili flavor. The burritos themselves are folded so poorly they're basically bad tacos, you can't eat them without a knife and fork, which is hilarious for a burrito spot. Then there's the tortillas. Sourdough, 10 for $10, a dollar each for a tortilla that's just flour and water. There's no excuse for that price. And here's the kicker: they're not even sour. No tart flavor at all, which means barely any fermentation, which means whatever "benefit" sourdough is supposed to bring, texture, tang, digestibility, isn't there. It's like brewing beer and stopping the fermentation halfway through, so instead of beer you just get warm, cloudy wort. Technically you did something to it. Doesn't mean you get to put it on the label. Service was genuinely nice, people inside are great. But if you're going to open a place built around sourdough tortillas, they'd better actually be sour. There'd better be some point to calling them that. And they'd better be packed with flavor. read more

Get to the Chase - Pros: - really great quality (burnt ends was delicious and smokey without feeling overly charred) - able to pick up 3 burritos for $40 with no wait on a Friday at 11:00 am - really offers something special in south slope without jacking up prices for what it offers, - does one thing and one thing really well in a competitive Mexican dominated food zip Cons: - Odd hours unless you take vacation on a weekday and go early - If you don't get early lines can be long PSA: Maybe obvious for any burrito, but got to eat them immediately, don't deliver or pick up because it'll be soggy and cold read more

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Came on a rainy Sunday at 10:45 AM and there was no line. I tried: + Burnt ends egg and cheese burrito - perfect + Bean and cheese burrito - perfect + Cinnamon roll - also amazing, obsessed with the frosting + Concha - loved the yuzu cream filling New fave burritos in nyc other than border town. Need to get the churro next time! read more

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We came here for breakfast on a Saturday and the wait was pretty quick. We ordered and got seated at the patio. There's a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating. I got the burnt ends burrito and it was delicious. It was filled with brisket, eggs and cheese. Also, the mango blossoms pastry was amazing. It had pieces of mango on top with a mango cream in the center. Overall, I'll come back for breakfast. read more

Vato - Burrito - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came at 11 am on a Sunday. There was a medium sized line, but it moved quickly. Burnt end burrito- super flavorful, loved the tortilla, and was quite filling Chicken mole burrito- the chicken was amazing, but the burrito can be a little messy with the juice leaking everywhere Cinnamon roll- the cream cheese frosting was the best part, not too sweet Donut- the donut had a strange glaze/film on top of it that did not taste very good. The donut was gorgeous, but I wouldn't recommend eating it Concha- amazing, the yuzu paired very nicely with the cream flavor read more

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I've tried the Verde burrito which is braised pork should in salsa verde with potatoes and it was delicious. It's savory heavy for sure, the pork was tender and juicy and the salsa verde was spicy but not too spicy, y'know? This morning we had some time to spare so my husband and I stopped in to grab some breakfast. We got the burnt ends egg & cheese which has hickory-mesquite smoked brisket, soft scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese. This one was not my favorite because I'm not a big fan of bbq/smoky flavors. If you add some salsa verde on it, the acidity helps to mute the smokiness of the brisket so I found that to be more tasty. I like the addition of eggs and cheese to this to make it more of a breakfast meal but the soft scrambling of the eggs with the brisket makes the whole burrito quite soggy and hard to pick up and eat without squeezing the juices out and all over the place. Would like it better if the eggs were cooked a little more just so that the whole tortilla wouldn't sag. The seating in the back is minimal and I particularly like their wide and comfortable wooden chairs. The concrete looking tables are cool but not rough and very smooth. Staff was nice and the pastry display was minimalist. Wish they offered regular conchas because I'm not into yuzu. But I intend to go back and try their other pastries though. The cinnamon roll and cookie looked really good. Based on what I've tasted, Vato is overhyped for what it currently offers. The food is delicious, but the menu is oversimplified with basic offerings, and the burritos are pricey at $12 to $13 each. Another reviewer mentioned they were slapped with an automatic tip to their order which is wild to even begin with. The staff are nice and you can tell that the whole place is clean and spotless. The chefs are presentable and look like they mean business. It's a well oiled machine, and I hear it can get insanely busy with lines out the door and down the block. I do recommend trying them out, and I will probably be a return customer but more than likely not a regular unless more appealing food items hit the scene. read more

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Finally tried the famous Vato! Ohhhh was it WORTH IT! A beautiful mid modern restaurant located in park slope. They have ample seating and even an outdoor space. Service was friendly and also fast! The tortilla was bomb, and the flavors were out of this world that we wish we got 2! We tried the bean and cheese burrito, as well as their best seller the verde! So simple, but so so good! It was filling, but didn't feel heavy! Wish their pastries weren't sold out by the time i got there, the cinnamon roll looked bomb! I must come again! read more

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The burnt ends breakfast burrito is so flavorful and the sourdough tortillas are so soft! We also tried the cinnamon roll which was one of the best I've had. I loved the icing and felt it was the perfect ratio. There's tables in the back and some outdoor seating as well. I believe they close once they sell out of their tortillas so be sure to come early. read more

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Vato only opened a couple of weeks ago but it's already so beloved in the neighborhood that you can find lines snaking down the block from when they open at 7am. I rallied a group to go there on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, hoping to take advantage of the fact that many folks are out of town. While there were no lines, visiting at 1pm on a Saturday was naive as they were indeed out of all burritos. We did try all pastries that sounded good to us, which included the guava donut, concha with yuzu cream, and cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting. Cinnamon roll w/cream cheese frosting gets a 4 from me-- the frosting is solid, as is the frosting to roll ratio. The dough of the roll itself was too underbaked and had no textural interest. Guava donut gets a 3 from me-- The crisp of the doughnut was nice but there isn't enough glaze on this so the flavor is incredibly subtle. Not memorable considering the many doughnut shops and bakeries in the area. The concha with yuzu cream gets a 3.5 from me-- Conchas are often dry, but this one was fresh and the yuzu cream injected a nice flavor burst into the pastry. It reminds me a lot of a bolo bao you'd find at a Chinese bakery, but I don't think it's worth the prices they're charging. I'll have to return for burritos and give a full review. read more

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I came here on a Thursday afternoon. There was no line but it was busy inside. I found the hostess to be helpful when it came to deciding which burritos to order. I got the burnt eggs and cheese and found the meat to be slightly dry. The eggs were good but the cheese wasn't really melted. The beach and cheese had a similar issue with the cheese but tasted good. The favorite was the verde- pork shoulder, potatoes and salsa verde. Pork was juicy and tender. They have two salsas to choose from a green and red one I got a Jamaica agua Fresca which was pretty small and could use a bit more sugar. The cinnamon roll may have been the best thing I had here. It's more of a tangy and tart cream cheese like frosting which I like but may not be for everyone. I found the staff to be nice. Seating is first come first serve. They have a nice outdoor area in the back as well. read more

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Happy to have this in neighborhood. Exciting to get more variety of dishes here. The tortillas are exceptional. I ordered a bean and cheese burrito, burnt ends, a concha, and the cinnamon roll. There was already a line out the door when I came Friday morning at 7am. The hype is real. The service is kind and warm and there's probably about 6 tables outside and there's a lot of outdoor seating as well, it's just too cold for that right now. Overall highly recommend read more

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Wow. You know this is worth the hype when they've made a bean and cheese burrito interesting! I've had plenty and they're all more or less the same. Except this one. A really high quality tortilla and a smokiness to the flavor. Wow! The pastries were also excellent. We tried a concha, subtle and interesting flavor, a cinnamon roll, truly one of the best in the city, and a cookie for our young one, so gooey and tasty. Worth the wait! What a place! read more

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Got a late lunch carry-out at Vato: 2 burritos, one Verde and one Burnt Ends (I don't know why, that's just what it's called). Both were delicious-- Burnt Ends had egg and cheese in it so could be a good morning choice and the verde was juicy, with a tang and delicious! It's a small place, with open kitchen consuming most of the space. Down a long aisle to the back it looked like there were a couple of tables, but my order was to go so I didn't venture back. Place your order up front from a simple menu, your name is called and off you go. Quick and delicious. read more

Vato - Burnt ends and verde - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A perfect breakfast spot. Wish I lived nearby to stroll over every weekend! A modern, sleek interior with seating and a bathroom. A simple menu with spectacular breakfast burritos - tried the burnt ends. it was smaller than a typical burrito, and thus much more manageable. the tortilla was soo good, it just hit the spot. The cinnamon roll was not too sweet and very soft. Can't wait to come back to try the mole and concha! read more

Vato - Burnt ends, cinnamon roll and latte - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came on a chilly Saturday at 9:30am with no line out the door! The brick and mortar is slim with the register/ordering system at the front when you walk in, followed by a pick up area, then a few tables for sitting. We managed to snag a table - it seemed like many were taking their orders to go. I ordered the burnt ends egg and cheese, my boyfriend got the verde, and we split a guava donut. The burritos are reasonably portioned - not too big and not too small. My burnt ends egg and cheese was a bit too egg forward the first several bites, but once I got to the meat and cheese it was delicious. The brisket was so smoky and I personally loved that the cheddar wasn't too melty! The verde was the star between the two. Soupy braised pork deliciousness. Messier, but worth it. Finally, I didn't love the guava donut. I wish there was more glaze / glaze covering the entire donut. And the donut itself was a little dry. Would love to come back and try the bean & cheese burrito next time. Service was very efficient and friendly! read more

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Amazing burritos - both the burnt ends and chicken mole were spectacular. Cinnamon roll was surprisingly not overly sweet; it was just right. This new foodie destination in Park Slope will have me coming back often even though it's a bit pricey for what you get. Arrived just before 2pm on a Friday and thankfully they still had burritos and not too much of a wait. Unfortunately no conchas though or the $10 tortillas read more

Vato - Cinnamon roll, burnt ends burrito and chicken mole burrito - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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one of the best breakfast burritos I've ever had. super simple honestly so I thought I might not like it. the burnt ends burrito is just slightly sweet and smoky burnt eggs + eggs and cheese. but it just works really well and eggs were cooked perfectly. also really liked their red sauce more so than their green sauce w the burrito. as always I hate corn tortillas but this flour tortilla was pretty damn good, I'd say just behind son del norths. they had some pastries and the cinnamon roll looked pretty ginormous. we picked the yuzu concha and it was interesting I liked the yuzu flavored cream inside and the concha itself was fluffy but not super soft like Asian bread and I feel like it didn't complement the cream that well. came on a sunday morning at 11:00am and waited ~10min to order and food came out instantly! the interior is also pretty big with outdoor seating in the back. reminds me of taku sando layout. yuzu concha - $7 burnt ends burrito - $13 read more

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Vato has been getting a lot of buzz since opening, and I'm glad I finally made it over. I was a little intimidated by the opening-time lines, so I took a chance on a chilly weekday and stopped in around 11:30am. It was already packed, but I lucked out with only a short wait and was pleasantly surprised that the only thing sold out was the cinnamon roll. I ordered enough for two to share: the verde pork burrito, the burnt ends egg and cheese burrito, plus a concha, an old-fashioned donut, and an agua fresca. The pastries were solid. I especially liked the yuzu curd and guava glaze. The real standouts were the burritos though. The house-made tortillas are beautiful, and while the burnt ends burrito was tasty, the verde pork really stole the show with its warmth and texture. Don't skip the self-serve salsas in the back; they add great depth and heat. I'm excited to come back and try more burritos, especially when the weather warms up so I can enjoy their backyard patio. read more

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This place is hot and new and clearly on everyone's "must visit" list these days. Loves: + Both the burnt ends ($13) with brisket/eggs/chz and pollo en mole ($12) are delicious + The cinnamon roll ($7) is yummy and up there with the one by Ciao Gloria + Looks tiny from the front but decent seating in the back and there's outdoor seating too I want to come back on a weekday in hopes of being able to get the churro. Given the popularity, pastries may or may not be available when you get there so another visit is in order. Beyond that, solid spot. Welcome to the neighborhood, Vato! :) read more

I stopped at Vato for a couple breakfast burritos for my friend and I. We both ordered the verde and I had a hibiscus iced tea (Jamaica) which was perfect because it was a hot day in Brooklyn. Our order came out within minutes. It was so delicious- I'd definitely eat here again next time I'm in Brooklyn. read more

Went early on a Saturday, probably around 1030/11. It wasn't too long of a wait and we were able to get a table. We ordered 4 burritos, chili relleno (a special), bean & cheese, the breakfast burrito and the green chili. Went with two friends & we agreed overall the burritos were good but not amazing. My favorite part was the green & red sauce. Both were delicious & they have bottles for you to use as much as you'd like! read more

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I'm not here to comment on the food today, but I encountered a very disturbing situation at this popular spot. I ordered breakfast to-go, and my invoice totaled $38.12. When I paid with my phone, their screen didn't show any tip options, and I wasn't asked for one. However, after receiving the paper receipt, I noticed on my phone that I was charged $43.37, an extra $5.25. (Please see the pictures) When I questioned the cashier, they simply said, "Oh, that's the tip." I replied that tipping should be my choice, not a hidden fee. Eventually, I watched them reverse the charge. I understand that the restaurant industry is facing tough times, but charging customers without their knowledge is nothing short of theft. No matter how good the food is, it can never compensate for a lack of integrity and honesty in business. read more

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Excellent pollo en mole burrito. The burnt ends with eggs was even better. The cinnamon roll was great but a lot. Their coffee was also incredible. read more

Vato - Pollo en mole - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went there on a rainy Sunday afternoon, waited to order for about 20 minutes and about 15 minutes to get the food. The place has quite a few tables in the back and covered outdoor seating. You can watch everything being cooked behind a long counter and all the staff are super friendly and engaging. The tortillas were pretty incredible! I thought the egg burrito was a bit dry and unfortunately we got a pretty large fat cap in our verde burrito. But the meat was super tender and with potatoes it kind of tasted like a stew wrapped in a tortilla. The mole negro was pretty good. read more

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When this place first opened there was a line out the door every day. Out of curiosity, had to come and check it out. They have both burritos and pastries with a specialty coffee they make with oranges(?) that dont need any milk or really any sweeteners. As tempting as the dessert looked, I came in to try their burnt ends burrito. When you walk in the kitchen is open and right at the front so you can see them make everything. The shop is very small with limited seating but does have outdoor space for the warmer months. The burnt end burritos was delicious, while on the pricer end for how small it was, and i tried their pecan dessert as well. Will be back soon to try one of their cinnamon rolls. read more

Been wanting to come here since opening. Drove by to see if there was a long line and it wasn't hanging out the door so it wasn't bad. Food is great, everything's cooked perfectly and it's all perfectly seasoned. My favorite was the burnt ends. I'd come back to have it again. I'm giving a 3 star because on the big menu on the wall which is the only menu I was able to see while waiting in line there are no descriptions. So when it was my turn to order I politely asked what protein was in the Verde burrito, because I didn't care about the others, I was just gonna order them. The guy said "the descriptions on the menu right there friend" (not in a friendly tone) he pointed next to the cash register, which is I guess my bad for not seeing it and just wanting to order quickly to get the line moving. (My anxiety when there's a long and I quickly want to get out and order to not hold up the line) anyways, it was his attitude that rubbed me the wrong way. But I still ordered 8 burritos & a cinnamon roll. And then when my number was called they gave me only 3, I asked if there's more and she thought I was asking about my cinnamon roll which comes out where they make coffee so she pointed and said over there. So I say there should be more burritos and she asked to see my receipt and went back to double check her paper and said thank you for letting her know. This is a simple mistake and I don't care that they read it wrong, it happens but just Incase, check your order before leaving. read more

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The people who work here are very kind, and I wish them all the success in the world. I also really do love the flavor of the burnt ends for the burnt and burrito. I also got a churro one time and it was great along with their iced Horchata latte. My only gripe that I hope they'll take into account as a local who frequents this place at least several times a month, I do feel as if they could put more effort into putting the burritos together. these are very very small burritos for $13 and they are almost always put together in the most haphazard and chaotic fashion you can imagine. it's never really wrapped appropriately. the cheese is all pushed to the bottom while the meats all at the top. if they could put in a little more effort to putting the burritos together nicely and making sure that cheese is melted, etc. I think it would sting a little bit less to pay $13 for such a small meal. I know that they are very busy with a constant line out the door almost every single day, but I think the price point warrants a little bit more effort on their end. read more

Tortilla is soft and pliable. Beans are well seasoned and I'm not really missing the meat, especially for a morning breakfast burrito. I'd rank beans and cheese over the mole. Wouldn't wait in a line if I had to go again. The line did move pretty quickly. read more

This place is really a 50/50. We got there around lunch time and it took about 15/20 minutes to get in the restaurant. The breakfast/bakery options looked really good but I didn't try any and by the time I got there the one I wanted (the churro) was gone. My boyfriend ordered the Mole burrito which held up well and had a lot of good flavor! I ordered the Verde which had a lot of meat, flavor and sauce but held up for all of about two bites. My boyfriend tried mine as well and made a comment that my burrito had more meat than his. Unfortunately the end of my burrito was super oily and completely fell apart. Will say I said 50/50 because my boyfriend burrito was fine and it did seem like they had other good options. They also had seating in the back which was nice. Overall slight expensive for how small the burrito was, also my drink was tiny and was not fully filled which was unfortunate since it was also expensive. read more

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Loveeeee this spot! We were lucky that there wasn't a line outside when we went! You have to try alllll of the burritos! read more

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Oye Vato! Your burritos were amazing! So excited to have this awesome new spot in Park Slope. Their hours are short right now so check socials for specifics but we had 4 different fantastic burritos - our favorites were the chicken mole and the burnt ends and eggs. All served in house made beautiful tortillas and made with a smile. We got there at 745 and there was a line of a few people...when we left the line was closer to 20 people. Most pastries already sold out so hopefully they ramp up that side of the operation. We did see they were making donuts fresh but too late for us to order. Bienvenidos Vato! Thanks for coming to Park Slope! read more

Sub-par, not worth the hype. I'm sorry, but putting mole and chicken on a flour tortilla is not original or a thoughtful meal. They are lacking originality and flavor that would be worthy of hype. Side note: My contractor husband says if they don't take pride in their renovation/craftsmanship how can they take pride in the delivery of their food. read more

Very overhyped. We tried 4 out of 5 burritos and they were not great. Only decent one was the burnt end ones. Tortillas were a bit too tick and fillings just not that tasty. I know they are supposed to be simple but for example Burritos Juarez were just much tastier while being very simple. Also had the cinnamon roll that was also very average. read more

Worth the hype! Came here on a snow day pretty early and there was no line. I ordered the brisket taco and as a Texan, my first bite took me right back home. I was also pleasantly surprised how much meat was in the taco, so there is no skimping here. Picked up a bag of their tortillas and just made a quesadilla at home 10/10, love that there is a local shop I can get fresh tortillas. Also recommend the hibiscus tea, and the cinnamon roll. read more

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Mexican-American here from California visiting friends. When I tell you the mole burrito is the best, most authentic mole I've ever had outside of my mom's pueblo in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, it's not an exaggeration. I texted my family to tell them this. I never leave reviews but this place earned it. Well done, Vato. read more

Tuve la oportunidad de ir la semana pasada y a partir del jueves fuimos todos los días hasta el domingo,tener la experiencia de probar en cada burrito y cada pan de dulce es increíblemente estar en tus raíces mexicanas,verdaderamente los mejores burritos que hemos probado en Nueva York! read more

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The cinnamon roll is NOT a cinnamon roll. Full of cardamom. So sad. Burnt end taco was solid as someone from Texas, it taste similar to the brisket breakfast taco from buccees. But triple the price read more

The line looks long but it actually moves quickly. Service staff were kind and attentive. The space is a little tight but there is some seating in the back. I got mine to go because there was no seating. The space is also not loud. Easy to hear each other. The place smells like fresh churros! Ordered the burnt ends and eggs burrito and it was great! Tortilla was perfect texture and size. These are not oversized burritos. Moderate single serving. Burnt ends were feature of burrito with eggs second. Make sure to grab salsa in the back. It's easy to miss but a must! Next time I go, will try chicken burrito and a churro! read more

Surrounded by trash piles. Food is not cheap. Maybe some of the money could go towards a more effective carting service. read more

Vato - VATO Restaurant, 226 7th Avenue Brooklyn - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Not sure what the one star review was about. This place is great. We live near by. The owners and the people that work there are super nice. The tortillas and baked goods are fresh everyday. And yeah stuff runs out because people are loving it. The space has nice energy and when the backyard opens in the summer it will be super nice to hang and sip on my cappuccino and have a bites. I am super happy they're in the hood! read more