Your go-to for massive, fresh burritos that rival Cali-style. Awesome breakfast options too!
This East Village spot is a go-to for authentic Mexican street food, particularly their burritos, which many consider to be among the best in NYC. They're praised for their generous portions and fresh ingredients, with some even claiming it's the closest to California-style burritos one can find in the city. While most feedback is positive, some diners have noted minor issues like gristle in their meat.
The restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine, with a strong emphasis on burritos, including breakfast burritos. Many reviews highlight the generous size and freshness of their offerings, with the 'pollo asada California burrito' and the 'Hot Rod' burrito receiving specific praise. Some critics, however, have found the food to be mediocre or have had issues with meat quality.
"The 'Hot Rod' burrito and breakfast burritos are frequently recommended, with some users considering them among the best in the city. The 'pollo asada California burrito' and carne asada fries also receive positive mentions."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its substantial and fresh burritos, often calling them the best in NYC and a close approximation of California-style. However, a few negative comments exist regarding meat quality and overall taste.
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One reviewer noted some gristle in their pollo asada California burrito, and a few users have expressed strong negative opinions, calling the meat quality poor and the restaurant 'trash' or 'mediocre'.
"This user tried Electric Burrito after a previous mention and confirmed it's their number one choice."
Positive"This user found the carne asada fries at Electric Burrito to be exceptionally good."
Positive"This user recommended Electric Burrito."
Positive"This commenter agrees that Electric Burrito is close by and mentions getting the 'Hot Rod' for dinner, calling it a great breakfast burrito."
Positive"This commenter states that Electric Burrito 'kinda sucks'."
Negative"Electric Burrito is listed as a recommended spot for burritos."
Positive"The 'Hot Rod' burrito from Electric Burrito is praised as possibly the best burrito in the city."
Positive"Abracao, a coffee shop near Electric Burrito, is mentioned for having nice, simple breakfast items."
Positive"Electric Burrito is recommended as a place to get a delicious breakfast burrito, located a short walk from Union Square."
Positive"The commenter found Electric Burrito to be "pretty mediocre" despite suggestions that it offers San Diego-style burritos."
Negative"Electric Burrito is suggested as a place in Manhattan that is "pretty much as SD as it gets" for burritos."
Neutral"Electric Burrito is seconding the suggestion, noting it's quick, close by, offers large portions, and is quite tasty."
Positive"Electric Burrito is suggested as a dinner option."
Neutral"The original poster considers Electric Burrito to be great for burritos, despite its inconvenient location relative to the UES."
Positive"The commenter bluntly dismisses Electric Burrito as 'trash,' indicating a very negative overall impression."
Negative"The commenter harshly criticizes Electric Burrito, claiming their meat is of extremely poor quality ('dog meat')."
Negative"A staple for the author when visiting NYC, the pollo asada California burrito at Electric Burrito was still very good, though a few bits of gristle slightly lowered its rating this time."
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