Of all the Mexican Food Restaurants I've dined at in my lifetime, and that has been many many locations from coast to coast, Burrito Express ranks as one of my top three. There is a valid reason for Burrito Express being rated the Top Mexican Food Restaurant in Athens AL. The food is absolutely delicious, the service is exceptional. You are treated as a valued guest from the moment you enter. If we're in the area this is where we go. Locally for us, Burrito Express sets the standard. Burrito Express is truly a 10 ☆ restaurant on a 5 ☆ scale.
Vegan Restaurant
Burrito Express
· $$$$ · athens · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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Of all the Mexican Food Restaurants I've dined at in my lifetime, and that has been many many locations from coast to coast, Burrito Express ranks as one of my top three. There is a valid reason for Burrito Express being rated the Top Mexican Food Restaurant in Athens AL. The food is absolutely delicious, the service is exceptional. You are treated as a valued guest from the moment you enter. If we're in the area this is where we go. Locally for us, Burrito Express sets the standard. Burrito Express is truly a 10 ☆ restaurant on a 5 ☆ scale.
Waiter was very nice, I knew the food would be good when the chips and salsa were good. He was very attentive and nice bringing us unlimited chips and salsa upon request also. We also got our own salsa cups so we didn't have to share which was great. Salsa could have been a little spicier but my kids were with me so we all had the mild one. Bathroom and restaurant looked and smelled clean. Tables and chairs were packed in making it a little tight in there. Meat was a bit dry but otherwise everything had a good flavor even the rice was good which I've had unseasoned many times other places. Ice water was good and didn't taste and smell like nasty city water like you get many times in restaurants. I can't remember what they called them but I got their special beans that had sausage, bacon and more in them, very good! Would go back again if I lived closer.
Waiter was very nice, I knew the food would be good when the chips and salsa were good. He was very attentive and nice bringing us unlimited chips and salsa upon request also. We also got our own salsa cups so we didn't have to share which was great. Salsa could have been a little spicier but my kids were with me so we all had the mild one. Bathroom and restaurant looked and smelled clean. Tables and chairs were packed in making it a little tight in there. Meat was a bit dry but otherwise everything had a good flavor even the rice was good which I've had unseasoned many times other places. Ice water was good and didn't taste and smell like nasty city water like you get many times in restaurants. I can't remember what they called them but I got their special beans that had sausage, bacon and more in them, very good! Would go back again if I lived closer.
Don't let the name fool you. It's not Mexican fast food. From the salsa to the fillings - everything was fresh made. We had shrimp burrito and California casadilla with beef. Outstanding! The shrimp, which were huge, (very surprised) and the steak and the all the veggies were grilled perfectly. Add to it excellent service and clean it was one of the best Mexican restaurants we've been to and we'll certainly return soon. Tried taco soup for lunch, very tasty. Would order it again for certain.