Burrito Me

Overlake97 · 02-07-2010, 08:53 AM

A new mexican restaurant is opening soon in the old railroad station building in Laconia, formerly occupied by Las Pinatas. Their website is http://burritome.com/. There is VERY little info there at the moment, but they provide a clickable link to an ongoing Facebook dialog that chronicles their progress to date, and gives hints about the menu items and when they might open. (you don't have to be a Facebook member to read all this). It's planned to be a "mission-style" mexican restaurant (explained in the dialog) that will have tables, but no table service. The description sounds sort of like Anna's Taquerias in Boston (which are great if you haven't been to one of them). I'm personally looking forward to their opening.

Hermit Cover · 02-15-2010, 03:18 PM

Evidently there was a "soft"opening on Friday nite and a new order has been made for food...according to Facebook.... but in the meantime their Facebook information is limited and has no word when they will finally start selling food to the general public and what the hours will be....perhaps they could use this Forum as a method to reach those who are not Facebook-ers..... Their website has no pertinent information.

Overlake97 · 02-15-2010, 04:23 PM

Their most recent post on Facebook says they're opening tomorrow (Tues, 2-16-10) at 11AM. If that's true, I assume they'll be updating/expanding their webpage soon.

(They stated this opening day and time in the comments below their main post)

magicrobotmonkey · 02-16-2010, 06:45 AM

Yep, we're opening today at 11, stop by for a burrito. The website is in the works, but we figured getting open was more important than fleshing out the site!

dpg · 02-16-2010, 07:33 AM

Mexican, Mexican, Mexican, to many of these restaurants opening up... Give me a good pasta dish any day.

Exit20 · 02-16-2010, 06:28 PM

There can never be too many restaurants opening up IMHO. Mexican, Italian, American or Greek, it's nice to see one less "For Lease" sign around the lake.

Can't wait to give Burrito Me a try and I reallllly can't wait to enjoy a burrito and beer on the sunshine filled patio.

And no, I'm not related...long time viewer, first time poster.

dpg · 02-17-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Exit20

There can never be too many restaurants opening up IMHO. Mexican, Italian, American or Greek, it's nice to see one less "For Lease" sign around the lake.

Can't wait to give Burrito Me a try and I reallllly can't wait to enjoy a burrito and beer on the sunshine filled patio.

And no, I'm not related...long time viewer, first time poster.

Good thing you clarified or you would of been pounced on!

Hermit Cover · 02-18-2010, 10:42 AM

Went last nite and found a busy place and a line of "hungrys" waiting to order. Our burritos were good....tasty chicken and really tasty steak (beef). Will go back again when the Dos Equis is in the cooler.

magicrobotmonkey · 02-21-2010, 06:45 PM

Thanks for coming in, Hermit, we're glad you enjoyed it. I know DonnaMatrix was in there the other night as well, I hope she enjoyed hers as well. We've been doing a brisk business in our first week, with sales nearly double what we were projecting! I think burritos might be recession-proof

Pontoon Goon · 02-22-2010, 07:53 AM

Sounds great but can I bring my kids after 6:30 and what should I wear ?

donnamatrix · 02-24-2010, 08:57 AM

Went on Saturday... it was FABULOUS. I got a pork and a chicken taco and my hubby got a chicken burrito. All were terrific, but the pork is to die for. Really, really yummy. So good my husband returned on Tuesday for lunch. Prices are low, food is excellent. The guacamole was perfect. By the way, the tacos are not the little yellow, hard, prefabricated things. These are fresh and perfectly toasted. YUMMY

VitaBene · 02-26-2010, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by donnamatrix

Went on Saturday... it was FABULOUS. I got a pork and a chicken taco and my hubby got a chicken burrito. All were terrific, but the pork is to die for. Really, really yummy. So good my husband returned on Tuesday for lunch. Prices are low, food is excellent. The guacamole was perfect. By the way, the tacos are not the little yellow, hard, prefabricated things. These are fresh and perfectly toasted. YUMMY

After tasting DM's Salsa and knowing their skill with Mexican food- if they give this place a fabulous it must be good! I look forward to checking it out.

mcdude · 02-26-2010, 07:22 AM

From the Citizen

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Mexican Flair Continues in Downtown Laconia
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

DARYL CARLSON/CITIZEN PHOTO Business has been very good for cousins Rueben, left, and Aaron Bassett who opened up the newest restaurant in town last week, Burrito ME, in Veteran's Square in Laconia.

* Order a print of this photo

To a tremendous response, two local cousins have opened a burrito shop at the Laconia train station in the space most recently occupied by Las Piñatas Mexican restaurant.

Burrito Me — "my wife shouted it out one day," explained Aaron Bassett of the name of the eatery that he and his partner Reuben Bassett opened last week — is billed as "the Lakes Region's first Mission-style burrito shop."

According to Wikipedia, a Mission-style burrito is also known as a San Francisco burrito and is named after that city's Mission District where burritos come wrapped in aluminum foil and packed with sides, like rice and sauce, that other restaurants would serve up separately.

Wikipedia said the Mission-style burrito "is distinguished partly by the amount of rice and other side dishes included in the package and partly by sheer size."

Bassett, who is a graduate of Laconia Christian School and until recently was a computer programmer working in Boston, grew up in Belmont and now resides in Laconia. His cousin grew up in Michigan and Ohio and has a degree in marketing, and he, too, lives in the City on the Lakes.

The cousins opened Burrito Me on Feb. 16 and on their Facebook page last Friday, said that day was their busiest yet. The posting shows a photo from the kitchen "on a hopping Friday night last night. Our best day of sales yet! You guys are overwhelming us!"

"I really like cooking and I wanted to be a business owner and wanted to work more locally," said Aaron Bassett of how Burrito Me came to be. "I was commuting to Boston and I thought that we (he and Reuben) could do this together."

The concept behind the business is straightforward, like its menu.

Patrons pick a burrito, a quesadilla or a taco then choose a filling — chicken, pork, steak or veggies, including summer squash, zucchini and red pepper.

The burrito comes with cheese, rice, beans and salsa all wrapped in a steamed flour tortilla. The quesadilla, in a crunchy grilled tortilla, has cheese and salsa while the taco comes with salsa and fresh cilantro. A salad containing the aforementioned ingredients is also available. Extras include guacamole, sour cream and extra filling. Appetizers include chips with salsa, guacamole or both as well as a big plate of nachos.

"We don't have a large amount of money, we don't have a large number of ingredients but what we do have we start from scratch every morning. We make a few things and we make them well," said Bassett.

The "mission style" burrito, he added, is a good value and a good choice for people on the go.

"The entire meal is in the burrito. A lot of times if you go to a Mexican restaurant you get a tortilla stuffed with meat and beans and rice on the side. But here everything is in the burrito and it's really handy. You can take it to go or eat it standing up." The burrito comes wrapped in aluminum foil that the diner unwinds from the top down as he or she eats and the best past is that "you don't have to worry about buying anything extra with it," said Bassett.

"People keep asking me 'what are you going to do to set yourself apart' and I tell them we're selling burritos." Bassett said. He and his cousin did their homework, he noted, adding that "there's no burrito shop around and as far as getting into the restaurant business, this is an easier way than a full-service restaurant."

It's also very convenient, Bassett said, to be able to walk to work and to be located in the historic train station.

"Being in the downtown is pretty important to us," he said. "It was sad to see Las Piñatas go, but then the space was available and it worked out for us."

Burrito Me is open for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and accepts all major credit cards. For more information, call 556-7798 or visit Burrito Me on Facebook.

WinnDixie · 02-26-2010, 09:05 AM

"We make a few things and we make them well"--very smart!! It all sounds delicious, too!! I'll look forward to trying one when I'm visiting up there...meantime...hungry for a burrito! Best of luck to you!

nicole · 02-26-2010, 03:44 PM

My husband and I were off from work today and we headed to Burrito Me for lunch and it was very good! We both had chicken burritos-he had the big one and I had the regular size. Very tasty, very fresh. We will be back soon to try tacos or quesadillas!

angela4design · 03-04-2010, 04:43 PM

I tried Burrito ME today and was very impressed! It's not huge inside, but it was really busy, and every patron was walking out with a big smile, whether they ate there or got take out!! The food was great, fairly priced and FRESH!. I had pico de gallo and guacamole in my burrito, and lunch was just bursting with flavor! One of the owners chatted with customers while wiping tables after the lunch rush quieted, asking how everything was, and all were pleased. It looks like these guys have a great little business started here... that register kept ringing, and customers kept smiling, let me tell you!

I can't wait for warmer weather to sit outdoors with a Corona, too! We will be back!!

C Tucker · 03-05-2010, 06:45 PM

My husband and I tried the big burritos tonight as take-out and they were delicious. They were made just to our orders as we selected from rice-brown or white, beans-black, pinto or refried, filling-steak, pork, chicken or veg, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce. I had the pork which was very tasty, husband loved the steak. What a great addition to our meal choices here in the lakes region!

magicrobotmonkey · 03-05-2010, 10:49 PM

Wow, thanks for all the kinds words! It's nice to see our hard work appreciated. Especially on the pork, I have to have that in the oven by 6:30 or 7:00 to have it ready for opening, I'm glad you can taste the love!

Shedwannabe · 03-05-2010, 11:00 PM

While I enjoyed the Taste of the food, I don't think I'll be back soon. I'm vegetarian, and while they didn't use the same spoon for the meat and the vegies, or the beans, when they spooned things onto the meat, they mushed the beans into the meat with the spoon then put the spoon back in the beans. I know this makes no difference to meat eaters, but it is a good way to turn off a vegetarian....

Greene's Basin Girl · 03-06-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Shedwannabe

While I enjoyed the Taste of the food, I don't think I'll be back soon. I'm vegetarian, and while they didn't use the same spoon for the meat and the vegies, or the beans, when they spooned things onto the meat, they mushed the beans into the meat with the spoon then put the spoon back in the beans. I know this makes no difference to meat eaters, but it is a good way to turn off a vegetarian....

I am not a vegetarian, but I certainly sympathize with you. I feel that way about fish. I don't want any of my food near fish/ seafood etc. I always ask at Asian restaurants if there is fish sauce in anythng I am ordering. I probably wouldn't taste it if it was in my food, but the thought of it repulses me.

angela4design · 03-06-2010, 11:03 AM

Burrito ME was recommended to me by a vegetarian! She absolutely LOVES Burrito ME! Seeing the yummy-looking roasted vegetables, I nearly ordered veg myself! In particular, she felt like she had CHOICES here, which can't be said in a lot of places.

And, I wouldn't say "I won't go back". The owners are here at the forum, reading your feedback, and I'd like to think your concerns will be noted.

garysanfran · 03-06-2010, 07:19 PM

I live 4 blocks from The Mission in San Francisco. I can't wait to try this place and make an honest comparison. So far I have been very disappointed in anything called "Mexican" food in New England.

By the way I spend a lot of time in all parts of Mexico. It is nearly impossible to get a burrito in Mexico. It is a Southeren California phenomena.

SteveA · 03-06-2010, 08:09 PM

We stopped in today. It's as good as all of the reviews.

Nice folks too.

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The Big Burrito is BIG! I also like that they have a nice collection of Hot Sauces you can take to your table to add the "heat" to your own liking.

BroadHopper · 03-07-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by garysanfran

I live 4 blocks from The Mission in San Francisco. I can't wait to try this place and make an honest comparison. So far I have been very disappointed in anything called "Mexican" food in New England.

By the way I spend a lot of time in all parts of Mexico. It is nearly impossible to get a burrito in Mexico. It is a Southeren California phenomena.

Been to Mexico and find the 'real' food is very bland compare to US mexican food. You need to go into the Mexican villages and eat where the locals eat. Not at the tourist traps where food are 'Americanized'.

Los Pinatas was as close to Mexican Food as I got in NE. There was a restuarant in Keene NH that claimed real Mexican food. They weren't open long.

Cactus Jack has good 'Southwestern' food. For good 'Americanized' Mexican food, I would suggest Tortilla Flats in Merrimac, NH.

SIKSUKR · 03-08-2010, 08:10 AM

Not being a vegetarian, I guess I wouldn't understand Shed's issue. From my point of view I can understand somebody with allegies not wanting to cross contaminate but is it really an issue when a bean spoon touches meat? I hate brussel sprouts and other items but certainly would not be offended if that brocolli spoon touched my meat.

baygo · 03-20-2010, 10:14 PM

Finally! We moved here from a community that had a Chipotle Mexican Grill. It was a weekly dinner date for my wife and I. I think we both miss it equally. For those of you unfamiliar with Chipotle Mexican Grill it is a large chain that has been very successful for over a decade. They sponsor the American cyclist in the tour de france and more. They have obviously done well however I think they could do even better if they took a page or to from the model that Burrito Me is operating under.

I went to Burrito Me for lunch today. I enjoyed a great steak burrito that featured wonderful fresh ingredients and a terrific value price. I consider myself a trusted authority on food. In my opinion anyone within a 10 minute drive of down town Laconia who chooses to go to Mickey Ds, Wendys, KFC, Subway, or Quizno for the fast food fix is making a big mistake. The food at Burrito Me is off the charts better and likely a lot healthier. There is no need to wish these guys luck. Their formula is obviously one that will result with success as long as they can endure the challenges associated with the industry.

Dr. Green · 03-21-2010, 01:05 PM

Tried Burrito Me for lunch last week. Enjoyed the food (yum) but the wait time.... There was one person taking the orders, making the burritos and then taking off his gloves, ringing up the order, accepting payment, then putting new gloves on and starting all over. I was about 5th in line and it took around 15 minutes to get to me. I think hiring one more person (cashier, table cleaner, etc.) would allow them to sell twice as much food.

winni wanderer · 03-30-2010, 12:32 AM

I had to try Burrito Me because of the pricing showed on the menu. It is by far the most fresh affordable food in the lakes area. I ordered the 2.00 taco. 2.00 Dollars!!! I chose the steak. It came with what seemed to be 5.00 dollars worth of steak, cooked perfectly!!!!! I consider myself a guacomole fan, and this is by FAR the best i have ever had!!!!!!! FRESH and chunks of avacado. Not the blender mash you get at other places. The salsa is bright, not day old grey. HOMEMADE!!! The sides are only a 1.50 !!! Extra meat is 1.00!!! We also had a couple margaritas which were awesome!!! Why would anyone stop at McDonalds or Subway with this fresh food so cheap! I had to go back the next day on my way thru...You guessed it steak taco with a side...$3.50 !! I mentioned to them about what was said on the forum about the long wait and they have accordding to him already dealt with it. They have in my opinion came up with a perfect strategy in this economy to make an affordable place to eat almost every day. I actually look foward to my drive home anticipating the stop. BURRITO ME....EAT FRESH!!!

(AND CHEAP)

Cristen · 03-31-2010, 05:04 PM

I LOVE this place. The food is very good and very fresh.

What a great new place to grab lunch or dinner in the lakes region!

luvmypups · 05-07-2010, 07:42 AM

I just moved to Laconia from Moultonborough and being from Massachusetts I've missed not having a place to go and get a good burrito. I did visit Burrito Me the other day and had a veggie burrito with guac,pico,black beans and sour cream....it was very tasty, decent sized and a good price. I was hoping to get a margarita but as I understand they do not have their full liquor license just yet, which is no biggie but I will be very excited if they do end up serving fresh margarita's (no pre-mix). I was going to Cactus Jacks for burritos which dont get me wrong, they are delicious BUT way over priced. Burrito Me gets a thumbs up in my book

Very nice people there too!!

jetskier · 05-07-2010, 10:08 PM

Stopped by tonight and tried the big burrito...it was BIG and a very good value (fresh ingredients and tons of food). Now if the Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics had won, it would have been a really decent night.

Jetskier

Hermit Cover · 05-12-2010, 05:02 PM

Another pleasant midday break at Burrito Me. The food is steady really good....I like the choice of homemade sauces...from mild to "anesthetize your taste buds"...my next trip I'm going to try all three!!!

Shreddy · 05-13-2010, 07:57 PM

I finally made it in today during lunch to try it out after all these positive reviews. I'll add mine to the list as I was impressed for sure. I'll be back...

Argie's Wife · 05-15-2010, 12:03 PM

Just got a taco salad (chicken, pico de gallo, brown rice, and pinto beans were my choices for filling) and it's very tasty! There's no iceburg lettuce (yea!), the pico de gallo is outstanding, and there's a good amount of filling.

Now, I had called in my order because I was working and had to be very quick to get it and eat before I had to be back to work. I don't recommend calling in orders... especially your first time. The burriots look k.i.l.l.e.r. and I had to restrain myself from ordering one and taking the salad home, too! The gal making the burriots was very efficient and fun to watch - you wouldn't believe the size of the burrito!

The restaurant has a cafe-feel to it - airy and sorta artsey - you know what I mean. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Nice and clean - all of it.

Kudos to the owners and best of luck! They certainly will get my repeat business!

magicrobotmonkey · 02-18-2011, 10:26 PM

Tomorrow we are celebrating our one year anniversary! It's hard to believe we've been open for a year and are still upright. We are having free chips and salsa and door prizes all day. Kids activities with piñatas and a coloring contest from 1-3. From 6pm-8pm Bill from White Birch Brewing in Hooksett is going to be doing a beer tasting! Come by and have a burrito and some good times!

Argie's Wife · 03-12-2011, 01:52 PM

Just polished off a chicken burrito and lemme tell ya... YUM!

I got it on a soft, whole-wheat tortilla, with brown rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, etc., and was really proud of myself for making such a healthy choice for lunch...

Until I spied the "blondies"...

If you don't know what a "blondie" is, and no, it has nothing to do with Pamela Anderson, it's a brownie without cocoa powder in it, so it's about the same color as a chocolate chip cookie.

Burrito Me's blondies have chocolate chips in them, and mine was just slightly under-done... just perfect! Not too sweet, but chewey and soft. Pure sin.

My only complaint: I had to make a second stop for coffee to go with the blondie.

But it's all good!

jkjoshuatree · 03-12-2011, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

Just polished off a chicken burrito and lemme tell ya... YUM!

I got it on a soft, whole-wheat tortilla, with brown rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, etc., and was really proud of myself for making such a healthy choice for lunch...

Until I spied the "blondies"...

If you don't know what a "blondie" is, and no, it has nothing to do with Pamela Anderson, it's a brownie without cocoa powder in it, so it's about the same color as a chocolate chip cookie.

Burrito Me's blondies have chocolate chips in them, and mine was just slightly under-done... just perfect! Not too sweet, but chewey and soft. Pure sin.

My only complaint: I had to make a second stop for coffee to go with the blondie.

But it's all good!

These guys are doing it right!!! Good for them!!!!

beaner · 03-14-2011, 08:51 AM

Not a big fan of burritos, tacos and quesadillas. But if they start serving enchiladas, we're there!

02-07-2010, 08:53 AM	#1
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 246 Thanks: 147 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	Burrito Me A new mexican restaurant is opening soon in the old railroad station building in Laconia, formerly occupied by Las Pinatas. Their website is http://burritome.com/. There is VERY little info there at the moment, but they provide a clickable link to an ongoing Facebook dialog that chronicles their progress to date, and gives hints about the menu items and when they might open. (you don't have to be a Facebook member to read all this). It's planned to be a "mission-style" mexican restaurant (explained in the dialog) that will have tables, but no table service. The description sounds sort of like Anna's Taquerias in Boston (which are great if you haven't been to one of them). I'm personally looking forward to their opening.

02-15-2010, 03:18 PM	#2
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	When?? Evidently there was a "soft"opening on Friday nite and a new order has been made for food...according to Facebook.... but in the meantime their Facebook information is limited and has no word when they will finally start selling food to the general public and what the hours will be....perhaps they could use this Forum as a method to reach those who are not Facebook-ers..... Their website has no pertinent information.

02-15-2010, 04:23 PM	#3
Overlake97 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford Posts: 246 Thanks: 147 Thanked 58 Times in 42 Posts	Opening Date -> according to Facebook Their most recent post on Facebook says they're opening tomorrow (Tues, 2-16-10) at 11AM. If that's true, I assume they'll be updating/expanding their webpage soon. (They stated this opening day and time in the comments below their main post) Last edited by Overlake97; 02-15-2010 at 04:26 PM. Reason: add more info

02-18-2010, 10:42 AM	#8
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Good Food....Good Prices Went last nite and found a busy place and a line of "hungrys" waiting to order. Our burritos were good....tasty chicken and really tasty steak (beef). Will go back again when the Dos Equis is in the cooler.

02-22-2010, 07:53 AM	#10
Pontoon Goon Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Stoneham Ma./ Meredith Posts: 141 Thanks: 339 Thanked 67 Times in 27 Posts	Don't know what to do anymore Sounds great but can I bring my kids after 6:30 and what should I wear ?

02-16-2010, 06:45 AM	#4
magicrobotmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 42 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	Yep, we're opening today at 11, stop by for a burrito. The website is in the works, but we figured getting open was more important than fleshing out the site!

02-16-2010, 07:33 AM	#5
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,619 Thanks: 157 Thanked 235 Times in 172 Posts	Mexican, Mexican, Mexican, to many of these restaurants opening up... Give me a good pasta dish any day.

02-16-2010, 06:28 PM	#6
Exit20 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	There can never be too many restaurants opening up IMHO. Mexican, Italian, American or Greek, it's nice to see one less "For Lease" sign around the lake. Can't wait to give Burrito Me a try and I reallllly can't wait to enjoy a burrito and beer on the sunshine filled patio. And no, I'm not related...long time viewer, first time poster.

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02-21-2010, 06:45 PM	#9
magicrobotmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 42 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	Thanks for coming in, Hermit, we're glad you enjoyed it. I know DonnaMatrix was in there the other night as well, I hope she enjoyed hers as well. We've been doing a brisk business in our first week, with sales nearly double what we were projecting! I think burritos might be recession-proof

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02-24-2010, 08:57 AM	#11
donnamatrix Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 833 Thanks: 24 Thanked 258 Times in 120 Posts	This is a MUST GO TO restaurant Went on Saturday... it was FABULOUS. I got a pork and a chicken taco and my hubby got a chicken burrito. All were terrific, but the pork is to die for. Really, really yummy. So good my husband returned on Tuesday for lunch. Prices are low, food is excellent. The guacamole was perfect. By the way, the tacos are not the little yellow, hard, prefabricated things. These are fresh and perfectly toasted. YUMMY

02-26-2010, 09:05 AM	#14
WinnDixie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 239 Thanks: 44 Thanked 75 Times in 17 Posts	Hungry! "We make a few things and we make them well"--very smart!! It all sounds delicious, too!! I'll look forward to trying one when I'm visiting up there...meantime...hungry for a burrito! Best of luck to you!

02-26-2010, 03:44 PM	#15
nicole Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 139 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 178 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	My husband and I were off from work today and we headed to Burrito Me for lunch and it was very good! We both had chicken burritos-he had the big one and I had the regular size. Very tasty, very fresh. We will be back soon to try tacos or quesadillas!

03-04-2010, 04:43 PM	#16
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Two thumbs up!! I tried Burrito ME today and was very impressed! It's not huge inside, but it was really busy, and every patron was walking out with a big smile, whether they ate there or got take out!! The food was great, fairly priced and FRESH!. I had pico de gallo and guacamole in my burrito, and lunch was just bursting with flavor! One of the owners chatted with customers while wiping tables after the lunch rush quieted, asking how everything was, and all were pleased. It looks like these guys have a great little business started here... that register kept ringing, and customers kept smiling, let me tell you! I can't wait for warmer weather to sit outdoors with a Corona, too! We will be back!!

03-05-2010, 06:45 PM	#17
C Tucker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Black Cat Island and Epsom, NH Posts: 64 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Two more happy customers My husband and I tried the big burritos tonight as take-out and they were delicious. They were made just to our orders as we selected from rice-brown or white, beans-black, pinto or refried, filling-steak, pork, chicken or veg, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce. I had the pork which was very tasty, husband loved the steak. What a great addition to our meal choices here in the lakes region!

03-05-2010, 10:49 PM	#18
magicrobotmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 42 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	Wow, thanks for all the kinds words! It's nice to see our hard work appreciated. Especially on the pork, I have to have that in the oven by 6:30 or 7:00 to have it ready for opening, I'm glad you can taste the love!

03-05-2010, 11:00 PM	#19
Shedwannabe Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laconia Posts: 133 Thanks: 3 Thanked 22 Times in 15 Posts	While I enjoyed the Taste of the food, I don't think I'll be back soon. I'm vegetarian, and while they didn't use the same spoon for the meat and the vegies, or the beans, when they spooned things onto the meat, they mushed the beans into the meat with the spoon then put the spoon back in the beans. I know this makes no difference to meat eaters, but it is a good way to turn off a vegetarian....

03-06-2010, 11:03 AM	#21
angela4design Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Meredith Posts: 353 Thanks: 45 Thanked 54 Times in 38 Posts	Burrito ME was recommended to me by a vegetarian! She absolutely LOVES Burrito ME! Seeing the yummy-looking roasted vegetables, I nearly ordered veg myself! In particular, she felt like she had CHOICES here, which can't be said in a lot of places. And, I wouldn't say "I won't go back". The owners are here at the forum, reading your feedback, and I'd like to think your concerns will be noted.

03-06-2010, 07:19 PM	#22
garysanfran Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Francisco/Meredith Posts: 1,593 Thanks: 686 Thanked 684 Times in 350 Posts	San Francisco Mission Style Burritos I live 4 blocks from The Mission in San Francisco. I can't wait to try this place and make an honest comparison. So far I have been very disappointed in anything called "Mexican" food in New England. By the way I spend a lot of time in all parts of Mexico. It is nearly impossible to get a burrito in Mexico. It is a Southeren California phenomena. __________________ Gary ~~~~_/) ~~~ ~~~~~~~~

03-06-2010, 08:09 PM	#23
SteveA Deceased Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gilford, NH Posts: 2,311 Thanks: 1,070 Thanked 2,054 Times in 497 Posts	Great Place! We stopped in today. It's as good as all of the reviews. Nice folks too. The Big Burrito is BIG! I also like that they have a nice collection of Hot Sauces you can take to your table to add the "heat" to your own liking. __________________ "Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, if he gets angry he'll be a mile away and barefoot!" unknown

03-08-2010, 08:10 AM	#25
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Not being a vegetarian, I guess I wouldn't understand Shed's issue. From my point of view I can understand somebody with allegies not wanting to cross contaminate but is it really an issue when a bean spoon touches meat? I hate brussel sprouts and other items but certainly would not be offended if that brocolli spoon touched my meat. __________________ SIKSUKR

03-20-2010, 10:14 PM	#26
baygo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 696 Thanks: 187 Thanked 531 Times in 227 Posts	Food is awesome when it's fresh Finally! We moved here from a community that had a Chipotle Mexican Grill. It was a weekly dinner date for my wife and I. I think we both miss it equally. For those of you unfamiliar with Chipotle Mexican Grill it is a large chain that has been very successful for over a decade. They sponsor the American cyclist in the tour de france and more. They have obviously done well however I think they could do even better if they took a page or to from the model that Burrito Me is operating under. I went to Burrito Me for lunch today. I enjoyed a great steak burrito that featured wonderful fresh ingredients and a terrific value price. I consider myself a trusted authority on food. In my opinion anyone within a 10 minute drive of down town Laconia who chooses to go to Mickey Ds, Wendys, KFC, Subway, or Quizno for the fast food fix is making a big mistake. The food at Burrito Me is off the charts better and likely a lot healthier. There is no need to wish these guys luck. Their formula is obviously one that will result with success as long as they can endure the challenges associated with the industry.

03-21-2010, 01:05 PM	#27
Dr. Green Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Tried Burrito Me for lunch last week. Enjoyed the food (yum) but the wait time.... There was one person taking the orders, making the burritos and then taking off his gloves, ringing up the order, accepting payment, then putting new gloves on and starting all over. I was about 5th in line and it took around 15 minutes to get to me. I think hiring one more person (cashier, table cleaner, etc.) would allow them to sell twice as much food.

03-30-2010, 12:32 AM	#28
winni wanderer Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 24 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Burrito Me I had to try Burrito Me because of the pricing showed on the menu. It is by far the most fresh affordable food in the lakes area. I ordered the 2.00 taco. 2.00 Dollars!!! I chose the steak. It came with what seemed to be 5.00 dollars worth of steak, cooked perfectly!!!!! I consider myself a guacomole fan, and this is by FAR the best i have ever had!!!!!!! FRESH and chunks of avacado. Not the blender mash you get at other places. The salsa is bright, not day old grey. HOMEMADE!!! The sides are only a 1.50 !!! Extra meat is 1.00!!! We also had a couple margaritas which were awesome!!! Why would anyone stop at McDonalds or Subway with this fresh food so cheap! I had to go back the next day on my way thru...You guessed it steak taco with a side...$3.50 !! I mentioned to them about what was said on the forum about the long wait and they have accordding to him already dealt with it. They have in my opinion came up with a perfect strategy in this economy to make an affordable place to eat almost every day. I actually look foward to my drive home anticipating the stop. BURRITO ME....EAT FRESH!!! (AND CHEAP)

03-31-2010, 05:04 PM	#29
Cristen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 143 Thanks: 25 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Soooo Good! I LOVE this place. The food is very good and very fresh. What a great new place to grab lunch or dinner in the lakes region!

05-07-2010, 07:42 AM	#30
luvmypups Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 87 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 5 Posts	Good Stuff I just moved to Laconia from Moultonborough and being from Massachusetts I've missed not having a place to go and get a good burrito. I did visit Burrito Me the other day and had a veggie burrito with guac,pico,black beans and sour cream....it was very tasty, decent sized and a good price. I was hoping to get a margarita but as I understand they do not have their full liquor license just yet, which is no biggie but I will be very excited if they do end up serving fresh margarita's (no pre-mix). I was going to Cactus Jacks for burritos which dont get me wrong, they are delicious BUT way over priced. Burrito Me gets a thumbs up in my book Very nice people there too!!

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05-07-2010, 10:08 PM	#31
jetskier Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: North Reading, MA and South Down Shores Posts: 855 Thanks: 58 Thanked 183 Times in 114 Posts	Good food - good value Stopped by tonight and tried the big burrito...it was BIG and a very good value (fresh ingredients and tons of food). Now if the Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics had won, it would have been a really decent night. Jetskier

05-12-2010, 05:02 PM	#32
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Great Lunch Another pleasant midday break at Burrito Me. The food is steady really good....I like the choice of homemade sauces...from mild to "anesthetize your taste buds"...my next trip I'm going to try all three!!!

05-13-2010, 07:57 PM	#33
Shreddy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 514 Thanks: 181 Thanked 223 Times in 117 Posts	I finally made it in today during lunch to try it out after all these positive reviews. I'll add mine to the list as I was impressed for sure. I'll be back...

05-15-2010, 12:03 PM	#34
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Just got a taco salad (chicken, pico de gallo, brown rice, and pinto beans were my choices for filling) and it's very tasty! There's no iceburg lettuce (yea!), the pico de gallo is outstanding, and there's a good amount of filling. Now, I had called in my order because I was working and had to be very quick to get it and eat before I had to be back to work. I don't recommend calling in orders... especially your first time. The burriots look k.i.l.l.e.r. and I had to restrain myself from ordering one and taking the salad home, too! The gal making the burriots was very efficient and fun to watch - you wouldn't believe the size of the burrito! The restaurant has a cafe-feel to it - airy and sorta artsey - you know what I mean. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Nice and clean - all of it. Kudos to the owners and best of luck! They certainly will get my repeat business! Last edited by Argie's Wife; 02-18-2011 at 11:56 PM.

02-18-2011, 10:26 PM	#35
magicrobotmonkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 160 Thanks: 42 Thanked 44 Times in 31 Posts	One Year Tomorrow we are celebrating our one year anniversary! It's hard to believe we've been open for a year and are still upright. We are having free chips and salsa and door prizes all day. Kids activities with piñatas and a coloring contest from 1-3. From 6pm-8pm Bill from White Birch Brewing in Hooksett is going to be doing a beer tasting! Come by and have a burrito and some good times!

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03-12-2011, 01:52 PM	#36
Argie's Wife Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Alton Posts: 1,908 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 533 Thanked 579 Times in 260 Posts	Still yummers... Just polished off a chicken burrito and lemme tell ya... YUM! I got it on a soft, whole-wheat tortilla, with brown rice, pinto beans, pico de gallo, etc., and was really proud of myself for making such a healthy choice for lunch... Until I spied the "blondies"... If you don't know what a "blondie" is, and no, it has nothing to do with Pamela Anderson, it's a brownie without cocoa powder in it, so it's about the same color as a chocolate chip cookie. Burrito Me's blondies have chocolate chips in them, and mine was just slightly under-done... just perfect! Not too sweet, but chewey and soft. Pure sin. My only complaint: I had to make a second stop for coffee to go with the blondie. But it's all good!