Giant SF-style burritos that'll feed you for days. Known for massive portions & Cali-Mex flavors.
This Chelsea spot serves up generously portioned Mexican fare, with a particular focus on burritos that have drawn comparisons to San Francisco styles. While opinions vary on authenticity, many praise the ample servings, with some noting a single burrito can last multiple meals. It's a go-to for those seeking a substantial and flavorful bite.
Specializing in Mexican and Cali-Mex cuisine, the restaurant is renowned for its massive burritos, with several users noting they are large enough for multiple meals. While some find them to be a good representation of SF-style burritos, others feel they don't quite measure up to the originals. The carne asada fries also receive mixed but often positive mentions, with some calling them passable or even excellent, while others criticize the quality of the asada itself. Breakfast burritos are frequently recommended.
"The restaurant is highly recommended for its breakfast burritos, often described as 'blockbuster' and generously filled. The large-sized burritos and carne asada fries also receive frequent mentions."
Customers generally praise the large portion sizes and offer positive feedback on specific items like breakfast burritos and carne asada fries, though some debate its authenticity compared to West Coast standards.
Important Note
Some diners feel the burritos do not meet the authenticity standards of West Coast burritos, and there are criticisms regarding the quality of the asada.
"This commenter, not a vegetarian, craves the vegetarian breakfast burrito from Electric Burrito weekly. They highlight its generous filling of eggs, beans, and crispy fries, and recommend adding guac and the "electric sauce"."
Positive"Hani's is recommended for breakfast pastries, noted as being excellent and nearby Electric Burrito."
Positive"This commenter suggests Electric Burrito in Chelsea or the East Village for breakfast burritos, calling them 'blockbuster'."
Positive"This user recommends Electric Burrito for breakfast burritos with fries, stating they can highly recommend the establishment."
Positive"While the burritos are disliked, the carne asada fries from Electric Burrito are considered passable."
Neutral"This user agrees that Electric Burrito staff don't know what they're doing, expressing confusion as to how the business stays open."
Negative"Having tried Electric Burrito twice, this SoCal native found it subpar and not worth the hype."
Negative"Electric Burrito is considered a joke for trying to fake being a San Diego shop, with staff who don't seem to know what they're doing. This user believes Dorado is more authentic."
Negative"The asada at Electric Burrito is described as plain bad, often cold and chewy even when hot."
Negative"Electric Burrito is highly recommended, noting that one portion of their carne asada fries is substantial enough to feed two people and is delicious."
Positive"Electric Burrito is seconded as a good option for carne asada fries."
Positive"Writing from San Diego, this user finds Electric Burrito to be better than 90 percent of the places they've experienced there for carne asada fries."
Positive"Electric Burrito is recommended for its carne asada fries."
Positive"Highlights Electric Burrito's excellent Cali Burrito, noting it's San Diego style."
Positive"Agrees with a previous negative comment, finding Electric Burrito very average."
Neutral"Compares Electric Burrito unfavorably to El Farolito in San Francisco, implying it's not comparable in quality."
Negative"Ranks Electric Burrito second after Taqueria al Pastor for San Francisco-style burritos in NYC."
Positive"Considers Electric Burrito a joke compared to proper Mission Burritos from San Francisco."
Negative"Agrees with the large portion size of Electric Burrito's offerings, stating one burrito could last a couple of days."
Positive"Orders frequently from Electric Burrito, noting the burritos are very large (almost two pounds) and can last multiple meals."
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