Yes, I said it. I regret going to the Red Burrito today.

My son had asked to go and have fish and chips at the cafe down the road, but I was set on having Red Burrito. I remembered going to the Red Burrito on Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver and just loving it. Not as good as the Mexican food you can get down in the States and short of the fusion Californian/Mexican food I used to love at the now defunct Cafe Norte , but good enough to crave it! My son reluctantly agreed and we both ordered the Chicken Fajita.

I bit in and thought I broke a tooth on the chicken. The chicken was so old and overcooked, it was nearly petrified. I can overlook one piece of dry, ancient chicken, but my entire fajita consisted of this inedible chicken. I was so hungry, I actually considered just picking it all out and eating it anyway, but the part of me that wanted to enjoy my experience would not allow me. I took it back and explained what had happened in a respectful tone. The ladies behind the counter all spoke to one another in a flurry of Spanish and then without so much as an apology, they silently made me another. I didn't mind, I just wanted the delicious food I knew this chain is capable of delivering. I thanked them very much and looked forward to having a new and improved fajita.

I sat down, bit in and lo and behold - the same, dried up, old chicken. I could not be bothered at this time to angrily demand my money back. I was too tired and too hungry. I picked out the hard bits, ate what I could and took a picture to remind myself - NEVER AGAIN.

Save your money. I don't think they care about the product they are serving.

I frequented this place quite often when it first opened. Great Burritos, tortilla chips and salsa dips, good value and service. But since this place was taken over by Asian owners things aren't the same. Food is not as tasty, skimpy portions, and attitude. I guess good things don't last long...damn it.

Ok, after reading all the amazing reviews of the red burrito i was really excited to try it.

I got the chicken burrito and had the choice between white or tomato tortilla.. i went with white. She then warmed it up and put about 3 cups of rice on it [wayyy too much rice]
She scooped some chicken on it [which i could barely taste because of all the rice and beans.
i asked for spicy and the hot sauce they put on it was not spicy by mexican food standards, they really need to make an extra spicy sauce.
also CHEESE and GUAC were 1+ extra!!!!
any good mexican place would not charge extra for guac
i took a bite and it was lukewarm
i was not impressed at all
and as far as value.. i did not get guac because i had some at home to add myself i added cheese extra and it came to just under $7, no side and no drink
that is NOT a good value in my opinion

i guess i wasn't expecting vancouver to have good mexican food.. but i honestly was pretty excited based on the other reviews. :(

This place is great for customization of your burritos or tacos. Its kind of like subway for subs where you can choose your ingredients and they prepare it for you the way you like it, spicy of mild. Not enough space to dine in, but great for takeout. Very inexpensive for fairly good Mexican food. I recommend it.

People working behind the counter seemed authentic but food sure didn't taste like it. It was so bland, no spices or anything. I ordered the soft shrimp tacos, 3 it listed. 3 TINY TINY tacos. You could finish each taco in two bites. I ordered a side of sour cream since they didn't offer anything! I can understand if they wanna skimp on sour cream but it was so watered down, they weren't even trying. The ratio of the sour cream to water must have been 1:4. Overall, I ended up using a lot of hot sauce at the condiment section and left hungry

So, I used to go here all the time and I've always loved the food. Unfortunately, two nights ago my boyfriend and I decided to go and we both wound up being very ill. Since this was the only place that we both ate at in common, it's hard for me to believe that it could have been anything else but here.

I guess my warning would be to eat at your own risk...

I am not sure why there is so much hype about this place. Not much on the menu. I had a beef burrito that was similar to burrito at taco del mar. At least taco del mar has lots to choose from. I think we lack a really good mexican restaurant here. I go into blaine across the line to del toro norte and it blows these places away and for a cheaper price. lucnh for 2 and a couple of large margheritas and its $20.00. I predict Red Burrito doesn't last long

Burritos are quite good just not outstanding. The steak burritos are much better than the chicken ones. You have to pay extra for guacamole but it's worth it. An average joe will find one burrito is enough for lunch.

Great bang for your buck.

Is as good as you'll find anywhere near vancouver.

After coming back from Vegas and having awesome burritos at Chipotle, I was definitely craving one. I returned to Red Burrito anticipating the yumminess of rice, beans and chicken. I was completely disappointed and don't think I would go back ever.
Could be my imagination, but have the prices gone up??

The rice was a tomato-based rice which wasn't really mexican tasting and over-powered the taste of the other ingredients. The chicken, like the other reviewer posted, was over 50% fat and skin. Not a pleasant texture.

I've heard some good things about the Red Burrito and decided to try it. I ordered the chicken burrito and was looking forward to it because it was a good size for dinner. The first bite was good, lots of fillings. My second bite was full of chicken fat and skin. Ok fine, I understand there's some fat and skin, it's chicken. However, the more I ate of the burrito, I noticed the chicken was all skin and fat with small pieces of actual meat in it. Pretty much ruined my appetite since other burrito places I've tried around the city do not include that in their food. So, unless you enjoy eating chicken skin don't get this menu item.