TLDR
California-style burritos and craveable crunchwrap imitations. A polarizing late-night spot that brings West Coast vibes to the Brooklyn scene.
Details
Offering a taste of California-style Mexican cuisine in New York City, this spot is frequently debated for its authenticity compared to West Coast staples [2], [13], [14], [15]. While some diners enjoy their signature crunchwrap imitation and late-night availability [1], [7], [9], others find the food quality inconsistent and overpriced [3], [4], [13], [23]. Opinions are deeply divided, often depending on one's personal benchmark for what a proper burrito should entail [11], [12], [15], [21].
Food Overview
The menu focuses on California-style Mexican, featuring burritos, bowls, and a popular crunchwrap imitation [5], [7], [21]. While the carne asada generally receives positive marks [5], [15], other items like the chicken are described as bland by some guests [5]. The absence of house-made salsa and reliance on bottled alternatives is a common point of contention [10].
Caveats
Some visitors report significant inconsistencies in quality between different locations and occasions [4], [18], [23], with pricing concerns being a recurring theme for those comparing it to other establishments [13].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
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"The restaurant has multiple locations, with the Village location perceived as superior to the Williamsburg one. They offer vegetarian versions that can be customized to focus on beans."
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"This user observed a significant drop in quality at Super Burrito, seemingly all at once, and mentioned that the quality used to be solid."
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"This user enjoys Super Burrito's crunchwrap imitation late at night, especially with queso dipping sauce."
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"This user contrasted the positive experience at Super Burrito in Rockaway with a less favorable one at another location, implying the Rockaway location is good."
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"This user stated that while Super Burrito's salsa isn't great, their burrito is solid and comparable to a California Burrito for the area."
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"This user finds Super Burrito to be good, particularly the crunchwrap, and believes opinions can be skewed by comparing it to the "best X in NYC"."
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"This user, having moved from the Bay Area, was excited by Super Burrito's mural and 49ers logo but found the food to be very disappointing."
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"This user noted that Mission burritos are typically unwrapped top-down and stated that Super Burrito's burritos are not the best compared to El Farolito."
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"This user likes the Super Burrito in Rockaway but notes that the limited options there might lower the bar for comparison."
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"This user found Super Burrito's food to be not great, with their crunchwrap imitation being inferior to the original and other dishes being bland, though it might be considered acceptable for the Williamsburg area."
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"This user, who moved from SF, believes Super Burrito's California burrito with carne asada is better than Chipotle and superior to most options in NYC, although a step down from SF burritos."
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"This user sarcastically commented that it's nice when people highlight the bland and mediocre food options in the city."
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"This user likes Super Burrito, Electric Burrito, and Maya Taqueria, noting that all offer pretty good California-style burritos with fries."
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"This user also moved from the Bay Area and found Super Burrito to be disappointing despite giving it multiple chances."
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"This user, who moved from San Francisco, considers Super Burrito to be bad and overpriced for NYC, stating that even Chipotle is better and no one should pay over $20 for their burrito."
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"This user expressed frustration that Super Burrito does not offer its own salsa, only Tapatio, even on their "smothered burrito". They noted this as a common issue with Mexican places in NYC."
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"This user has enjoyed Super Burrito during trips to the beach in Arverne multiple times."
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"This user found the carne asada at Super Burrito to be good and noted that the toppings worked well in their bowl/burrito, but the chicken tasted bland."
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"This user finds Super Burrito overrated, having regretted trying it three times, and prefers Electric Burrito."
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"This user reported getting food poisoning from the Super Burrito in Williamsburg once, describing the experience as brutal."
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