Massive, craveable Cali-style burritos & loaded fries w/ a serious SD vibe. Some say it's the best in NYC!
This spot offers a taste of authentic San Diego-style burritos, with some hailing it as the best in NYC. Patrons rave about the generous portion sizes, with burritos so large they can last multiple meals. While most praise the Cali-style burritos and carne asada fries, a few argue it doesn't quite match up to its West Coast counterparts.
The star of the show is the San Diego-style burrito, often described as massive and generously portioned, with some even comparing it favorably to authentic SF Mission burritos. The carne asada fries also receive significant praise. While most reviews are positive, a few critics feel the quality doesn't quite match up to true West Coast burritos.
"The San Diego-style burritos, particularly the Cali Burrito and breakfast burritos, are highly recommended. Carne asada fries are also a standout item."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, frequently praising the large portion sizes and the authentic San Diego-style burritos and carne asada fries. However, a minority opinion suggests it doesn't fully meet the expectations set by West Coast standards.
Important Note
Some customers believe the burritos do not live up to the quality found in San Francisco or San Diego.
"Electric Burrito was mentioned as a place the user loves and finds affordable, fitting into a list of budget-friendly dining options."
Positive"Electric Burrito's carne asada fries are good, though this user wished they included sour cream."
Positive"This user also recommends Electric Burrito's carne asada fries as being very good."
Positive"This user listed Electric Burrito as a good option."
Positive"This user listed Electric Burrito as an option for getting a "real Cali burrito" in NYC."
Positive"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."
Positive"This user, who is from San Diego, finds Electric Burrito to be trash and never eats there, disagreeing with the perceived "SD vibe"."
Negative"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."
Positive"This user provided the locations for Electric Burrito: Chelsea (17th & 8th) and St. Marks."
Neutral"This user asked for the location of Electric Burrito."
Neutral"This user enjoys the bean and cheese burrito and chips with guac at Electric Burrito, despite another user's negative review."
Positive"This user considers Electric Burrito a terrible Southern California burrito, disagreeing with others' positive opinions."
Negative"This user likes Super Burrito, Electric Burrito, and Maya Taqueria, noting that all offer pretty good California-style burritos with fries."
Positive"This user prefers Electric Burrito over Super Burrito, finding the latter overrated."
Positive"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."
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