There seems to be a lot of Mexican fast food / cafes popping up in Brisbane lately, and finding one in our area was a welcome surprise. It would at least provide some variety to the usual Asian take-out we seem to enjoy so much. Arriba Grill in Morningside is located in the group of shops along Wynnum Road, featuring classics like Dominos and Nandos, as well as some independent businesses. Inside its clean, inviting, and does its best to portray itself as definitely a Mexican Burrito bar, with some cactus plants on the table. The staff were friendly and I like the random addition of an old school nintendo console to one side of the store. A good way to pass the time, but I didn't attempt to give it a go. Ordering is easy, by way of a tick-and-flick order form specifying the type of tortilla (white or whole wheat), main filling (chickien, beef, pork, black beans or vegetables), extra fillings (lime rice, pinto beans, black beans) as well as the types of Salsa (mild / hot) and Salads you want (Lettuce, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream). You can add "extras" but it'll cost you from $3.00 (for the double meat), $2.00 for guacamole, through to just $1.00 for the chipotle mayo or double cheese. Seeing as the "standard" price for the burrito was already $12, I figured extras weren't necessary. I went with chicken, the appealing lime rice, cheese, and hot tomatillo. I was slightly surprised when talking to the staff and finding out that the burritos at this particular Arriba Grill weren't even made in-store. Instead they made it off-site at one of their other stores and then delivered. In all honesty I felt a little disappointed. I'm always appreciative of food that's made in-store, and fresh to go. It wasn't long before my burrito was ready and in terms of size, again, it didn't meet my expectations for the $12 I parted with. Don't judge a book by its cover though. As I tucked into it, it became apparent that there was actually heaps to get through. Sure it looked short (like a 6-inch sub) but it was definitely thick, full of the ingredients I wanted. I found it really tasty, with a bit of kick and zing all at once. It wasn't as hot as I thought it'd be, but after struggling to finish, I'm glad it wasn't. All things considered, its a decent option for take-out, although the price and their inability to create the burritos "fresh" would prevent me from giving it another try. read more