TLDR
Massive 28oz San Diego-style burritos featuring crispy fries and a highly addictive signature orange sauce.
Reddit Sentiment for ELECTRIC BURRITO(based on 23 Reddit opinions)
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This restaurant is featured as one of the top breakfast burrito spots in NYC, praised for its specific breakfast burrito offering.
Details
Known for its massive 28oz San Diego-style burritos [1], this spot has built a loyal following for its authentic California-Mexican flavors and signature orange sauce [1], [2]. While many diners laud the generous portions and value [1], [3], opinions remain polarized regarding consistency and overall quality [4], [5]. Recent feedback indicates improvements in both food quality and service after a brief period of inconsistency [1].
Food Overview
The menu specializes in California-Mexican cuisine, famous for massive burritos stuffed with fries and a vibrant orange sauce [1], [2]. Highly recommended items include the bean and cheese burrito [1] and carne asada fries [3], though occasional reports of stringy meat have been noted [4].
Caveats
Some customers from San Diego argue the food does not accurately reflect the authentic regional style [5]. Additionally, there have been occasional reports of inconsistent meat quality [4].
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About ELECTRIC BURRITO
Recent Reddit Mentions
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"The commenter finds the food at this establishment to be merely average."
NeutralFrom post: Good Recommendations For Restaurants With Queso
"Mentioned as an option, though the user is uncertain about their other locations."
NeutralFrom post: Best Burrito In Nyc Right Now Is It Still
"Experienced a bad, stringy meat quality in a California burrito, hoping it was a one-off."
NegativeFrom post: Best Burrito In Nyc Right Now Is It Still
"The author finds the burritos underwhelming despite being a popular recommendation."
NegativeFrom post: Best Burrito In Nyc Right Now Is It Still
"Enjoys the San Diego style burritos here and notes good service at the Chelsea location."
PositiveFrom post: Best Burrito In Nyc Right Now Is It Still
"Noted a dip in quality recently but feels they have since improved back to their standard."
PositiveFrom post: Best Burrito In Nyc Right Now Is It Still
"This place serves massive 28oz burritos, making them great value as they often last for multiple meals. The author enjoys the bean and cheese burrito and specifically praises the orange sauce."
PositiveFrom post: Where Are You Going Out To Eat These Days Without
"Electric Burrito was mentioned as a place the user loves and finds affordable, fitting into a list of budget-friendly dining options."
PositiveFrom post: Nycs Best Loaded Fries
"Electric Burrito's carne asada fries are good, though this user wished they included sour cream."
PositiveFrom post: Nycs Best Loaded Fries
"This user also recommends Electric Burrito's carne asada fries as being very good."
PositiveFrom post: Super Burrito
"This user listed Electric Burrito as a good option."
PositiveFrom post: Super Burrito
"This user listed Electric Burrito as an option for getting a "real Cali burrito" in NYC."
PositiveFrom post: Super Burrito
"This user gets a "Chula Vista vibe" from Electric Burrito, whose owners are from San Diego, and reiterates it's their favorite burrito in NYC."
PositiveFrom post: Super Burrito
"This user, who is from San Diego, finds Electric Burrito to be trash and never eats there, disagreeing with the perceived "SD vibe"."
NegativeFrom post: Super Burrito
"This user disagrees with the negative assessment of Electric Burrito, stating they lived in San Diego and find it better than anything they get when visiting home, and it's their favorite burrito in NYC."
PositiveFrom post: Super Burrito
"This user provided the locations for Electric Burrito: Chelsea (17th & 8th) and St. Marks."
NeutralFrom post: Super Burrito
"This user asked for the location of Electric Burrito."
NeutralFrom post: Super Burrito
"This user enjoys the bean and cheese burrito and chips with guac at Electric Burrito, despite another user's negative review."
PositiveFrom post: Super Burrito
"This user considers Electric Burrito a terrible Southern California burrito, disagreeing with others' positive opinions."
NegativeFrom post: Super Burrito
"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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