Carrburritos Taqueria

05/26/2008 Posted by gte990n

Carrburritos was one of the places I was told I had to go to when I moved up here. It's a local favorite, and with the large variety of unique ingredients (seafood, sweet potatoes) along with typical favorites, it doesn't disappoint. In fact, the food is so exceptional, including a slew of salsa options, that it would be an perfect restaurant if not for... 1) Drinks. I don't know about you, but a can of soda or a cup of water is not enough beverage to get me through a meal. The lack of a fountain means getting every mile out of that 12oz drink, buying another, or waiting for the overworked staff to pour you another glass of water. 2) Ambience. This is sort of a wash because the quaint atmosphere, including the grotto-esque outdoor seating is pleasant. Still, the place is cramped and gets extremely loud during high traffic times. 3) Clientèle. If you spend much time in Carrboro then you probably understand where I'm going, but it's worth mentioning to visitors from out of town. Without fail, you will encounter at least one group of people who will make you want to bash your skull into a wall. I've sat next to couples/groups who have spent an entire lunch discussing the quality of trays, congratulating each other on being able to correctly pronounce Chorizo, or arrogantly pontificating on current events. Like I said, it's a cramped seating area and you're going to have to listen to these people. Your best bet is to get this great food and book it out of there to enjoy in the privacy of your home/work/what have you.

Pros: Wonderful burrito joint food, great variety, great value

Cons: Crowded, getting refills on water/salsa can be a chore, no fountain drinks, patrons

04/07/2008 Posted by spinningninny

I wouldn't go so far as to say this is the BEST Mexican restaurant around, but the food is tasty and the atmosphere is lively. I've been there 5 times with different sized groups each time, and I've ordered something different each time. They have a friendly and helpful staff, and a nice place to hang out. Their salsas are out of this world!

Pros: Great salsa.

08/29/2007 Posted by hillarydanz

This is a very trendy place to eat in Carrboro/Chapel Hill. Although there was a fly in my lettuce the first time I visited Carrburitos, friends insisted that I give them another try. Second time, no insects but my food was rather bland and unimpressive. I was ready to give up. Third time, I went all out and got the mejor burrito and I have to say it was a much better experience. The salsas made in-house are very good, as are the flour tortilla chips. As a warning though, the staff can be a little impatient with inexperienced orderers, so know what you want!

Pros: trendy, has a nice little patio

Cons: impatient staff, always in a rush

04/28/2007 Posted by lispatel

this is one of the best mexican restaurants....the food here is very fresh...their salsas are great...i often like to order a big plate with all their sides...their guacamole is excellent...as are their flour chips...a big drawback as a vegetarian is that they use their cuttingboards to cut up meat and then make vege burritos on the very same boards.....wish they were more 'vege-friendly' in terms of keeping a separate area somehow for making their vegetarian food and making sure that those who prepared food washed their hands in between handling meat...

Pros: food

Cons: cleanliness

02/01/2007 Posted by irishkate99

This place is incredibly good--the food is fresh, the staff are great, and the range of fresh salsas is out of this world! I recently moved out of the area, but when I'm back in town this is the first place I go. I especially love the carmelized onion and potato burrito, light on the black beans, heavy on the fixings...I could live on them. Note to Carrburitos: open an NYC branch!

Pros: great food, nice patio, relaxed, casual atmosphere,great staff, delicious salsas & burritos

01/19/2006 Posted by dan_r

Carrburritos offers a near perfect combination of good food, low prices, and good atmosphere. The flour tortillas are great, and all of the burritos are excellent. Excellent ingredients and food quality for the price - the staff seems to take a lot of pride in what they do. The only drawback is that the line can be very long during busy times. Very friendly staff (especially Gail, who I believe is the owner).

Pros: Excellent food, low prices, cool, arty atmosphere

Cons: long line, limited seating

07/11/2005 Posted by bbardill

Been going for five years. Fresh is the best way to describe the food. Clean and fresh!

Pros: fresh, value, fresh

Cons: limited parking

06/15/2005 Posted by aethelthryth

Forget the burritos. Carrburritos' flour chips are heaven on earth! (Ok, the burritos are pretty darn good too.)

09/21/2004 Posted by bsalomon

As other reviewers have said, Carrburritos has the best burritos in downtown Chapel Hill/Carrboro. It is a little farther than most other downtown restaurants but worth the trip. The ingredients are fresh and the prices are low. I reccommend the home-made chorizo, though I wish it were a tad spicier. Carrburritos also has several varieties of salsa for you to chose from which go great with the corn and flour chips. My only complaint is that it can be very busy around dinner and the line is sometimes out the door, so you may want to call ahead.

Pros: Fresh, Low Prices, Outside Seating

07/09/2004 Posted by parthenia46

It's not fancy, but the buttitos are great and the price is right. The quality of the ingredients is high, and I like the build-your-own approach. It's different and a great valuue.

Pros: , good food at a greaet