Big City Burrito
3105 S Peoria St, Aurora, CO, 80014
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Address :
3105 S Peoria St
Aurora, CO, 80014 - Phone (720) 464-5949
- Website https://www.bigcityburrito.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 10:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Jack H.
Went there for a breakfast burrito...specifically, the breakfast burrito with potato and meat. The food was average. Lukewarm eggs and Chorizo. The service was slow (granted there was only ONE person working there as her co-worker called out. What restaurant opens with just 2 people?) If you want a real fresh and a great breakfast burrito, try Little Anita's. Burrito is made to order. As for me, I might give BCB another shot if in the area and with another B1G1 coupon. Maybe, if there were more workers, they would make things more "to order" instead of from premade eggs and sausage kept lukewarm on a steam table.
(3)amanda m.
Absolutely disgusting. I can't imagine ever going back there for any reason. While there are unique options (as opposed to the other local chain burrito places), it no where near compensates for the absolute lack of quality. I got 2 burritos (YAY buy one get one coupons, i thought) delivered for lunch yesterday and ended up in the ER in the middle of last night having my stomach pumped -- and I only ate 3 bites. (I had toast at home for breakfast....no way that got me sick, and was beginning to feel really nasty in the evening, so I skipped dinner) The rice was burnt -- it was beige and was 50% crisp, blackened pieces of rice. The black beans had been cooked so much that they couldn't even hold their shape, they were literally disintegrating into paste. The carne asada (described as sirloin, marinated in veggie marinade and grilled) was like the "beef" in canned vegatable beef soup. It also tasted like the beef from canned soup.....not at all like anything grilled. Or like real meat, for that matter. The pico de gallo was rancid -- the tomatoes were squishy and an odd pinkish color, the cilantro was gooey, and it tasted pickled/vinegary....not like the sharp fresh taste that pico usually has.....My only excuse for eating even 3 bites is that I had gargled with listerine, and couldn't really taste the first bite. I would advise that people avoid this location. Not sure which element of the food made me ill -- but it did. Wouldn't take my worst enemy there.
(1)Christina G.
Big City will always have a magical place in my heart (and thighs). The breakfast burrito is the best thing you can imagine, and they serve it ALL DAY! They don't skimp on whatever you ask for, the flavor is awesome, and the staff is always so friendly! Every time I am in town I HAVE to stop here at least once. I know burrito places are a dime a dozen in Colorado, but please make sure you stop by. And don't be afraid to ask for some of the hot sauces.
(5)G D.
A-OK. Convenient location at a major intersection, pretty well lit up location, and a good-size parking lot. Pretty nicely decorated, ample seating with booths, tables, and barstools. Menu is pretty clear and easy to read, but it takes a little while to figure out all the options. They have about a half dozen tortilla options, which is nice. The chicken mole burrito was pretty tasty and not as spicy as the cook warned. It was about 8:30 pm and the chicken and potatoes felt a bit dried out from presumably being on the line for so long. Toppings seemed a bit limited, and they were completely out of lettuce which was a bummer. Staff was friendly and helpful.
(3)Allison S.
My boyfriend can be picky at times about food and even fast food. He swears this one is better than chipotle and the other big one Qdoba Maybe not as great as illegal Pete's though I like it and also like the price
(5)Melissa P.
The lady prepping the burritos recommended the 5280 breakfast burrito. The was my first green chili as a newly minted Coloradan. Medium in spiciness, with a good flavor. I didn't love the meat, but feel like it was just personal preference. I definitely did not have any of the negative experiences others have mentioned on here, so I believe the manager that they have changed things around here. I found the staff to be pleasant, efficient and informative. My favorite from the FoCo location was carnitas with potatoes, so I will definitely be back here to try it locally!
(4)Rebecca M.
I love big city burrito and was excited to try this location... But this one needs to hire new staff and new cleaning people. The kitchen was a visible mess...food all over floor... Dirty utensils...so gross. There was a huge line and only 2 people working who moved at a turtles pace. One of the girls working was complaining to her co-worker that the other employees were outside smoking and not helping. The working employees were not friendly and also didn't seem clean. I don't know who manages this place, but with better management this has potential. But I won't be back.
(1)Alex B.
This was my first visit. The number of menu choices is impressive, so to make things easier I went with the 5280 on the "Customer's Favorites" menu. If other customers like it, who am I to argue? Meat: Tiny needles of super dry beef. One needs vice grips, not teeth, to chew through the tough, indigestible rubber. Everything else: Soggy, flavorless, wet, inedible mush, drenched in and dripping with what can only be described as dish water. Big City is a Big Disappointment.
(1)Cash S.
Love the diversity from the standard big burrito places! Good flavors!!!! I have now enjoyed three burritos from their suggested list. The combination of meat, potatoes, and all their sauces make this place stand out. I wish we had one in West Denver a little closer to where I live.
(5)Jessica J.
I've never reviewed a restaurant before. But when I saw the overall decent rating this place had, I had to chime in. I can understand this being successful in Fort Collins where there aren't as many Mexican food options, but I don't know how it will survive in areas surrounded by better restaurants. The bottled hot sauce selection IS great, AND necessary to cover up the bland food. Breakfast burrito is acceptable, but I don't recommend anything else. Too many good Mexican places to choose from, skip this one.
(1)John F.
This place is a joke. Clearly has clueless owners. Food tasted straight out of a can. Cookies were stale. Operations were very inefficient with 3 people in line. What a dumpster fire. Hope they get help soon cuz yikes stay away. GROSS!
(1)Kyle S.
It's really too bad this place doesn't have nicer staff or a cleaning service. The breakfast burritos are great. I get the chorizo egg and potato with green sauce and white sauce. The white sauce is ranch and I never thought ranch belonged in a burrito, but after I tried it, I got hooked. The regular size burrito is comparable to other chain joints in terms of size. The other sauces on hand are great, but the combination of the spicy green and creamy ranch is awesome. I would go more often if the tables were clean, the floor was swept, and the staff didn't treat me like they wished I wasn't there.
(1)Pete R.
I dropped in here to grab a breakfast burrito this morning. The regular size is more than enough, and holds a good amount of contents. They skim a bit on the meat (I had chorizo) but plenty of potato and egg. The salsa is not as hot as I prefer (it was their hottest), and not much flavor in it. They would be better if they offered a green chile option (they don't) and if they had fresh jalapeño instead of pickled, it would be a big improvement. The total cost was almost $5 for the burrito (it would have been a dollar more for beef, pork or chicken) and was not, in my opinion, worth the cost. I will once again go back to Sabor on Arapahoe where their breakfast burritos are big, full of flavor, spicy, and only about $3.50.
(2)Kimberly B.
Not too Bad, This Location is alright. I personally only like them for their breakfast burritos but at times they can be a hit or miss depending on who is working. Great place if you are on the run and need a quick fix, the lines do go fast! So for some nit picks Tables are usually dirty and messy, but this is mostly on the customers that come in and do not realize that it is a sit down clean up after yourself and put your baskets and dishes in their bin kind of place. The service is not the happiest I have ever met but they make a pretty darn good breakfast burrito.
(3)Jessica J.
Went here tonight with my husband and daughter. I had never been, but we got a coupon and decided to try it. The place is not clean. I walked up to the counter to order, and I was completely ignored by the employee. There were three employees there, and only one person bothered to give any semblance of service. The meat was undercooked, and the sour cream looked like it was going south. They displayed no hygiene practices, and again the preparation area behind the counter, and The main dining area were filthy. I ultimately handed my burrito back to the cashier and told him I couldn't even try to eat it after what I had seen. So, I honestly don't know how the food tastes. I was afraid to even try it after seeing the lack of effort they put into hygiene, keeping the food fresh, or fully cooked, their poor customer service, and lack of cleanliness in the preparation areas.
(1)Mike M.
Love the breakfast burritos. The bacon and potato combination with chipotle ranch sauce is awesome! Many good choices of burritos that will make your colon angry! Pretty fast service and clean environment.
(5)Kelly G.
We went for lunch on Black Friday. There were about 3 employees working and no customers. There were quite a few dirty/greasy tables. Someone could have at least stopped prepping the food and wipe down the tables while there were no customers in line. Almost every visit, there have been numerous dirty tables. My Brenda's FAV Burrito was luke warm and the potatoes were not freshly fried and they were slightly over seasoned. I still liked the combination of flavors. My husband created his own burrito and liked what he ordered. We will be back. I'd just like to see a cleaner restaurant.
(3)Sage A.
Went there twice to give them benefit of the doubt but both times the food was mediocre and the staff were horrendously rude and unattentive - how can all their staff be so bad?? Never again. -- Update: Brad, the owner, sent me a sincere message apologizing for the not so great experience, and did point out they had some problematic employees at that location, whom have since been replaced. I plunged and gave them another shot using a coupon, and must admit it was a much better experience. He also made some recommendations on his favorite burritos, and they were delicious with lots of chunky juicy beef. Thanks, Brad!
(4)Pete D.
Had an amazing breakfast burrito. Go if you can. NOT rice and beans. The bacon was really crispy and so were the potatoes.
(4)Tyler S.
Breakfast burritos are good, like that you have a lot of options. Staff wasn't super friendly, but overall I'll take it. I'll be back.
(4)Devavrat O.
So the veggies in my burrito were a pile of cabbage, and that's it. If I keep writing this review it will remind me of the horror that was a burrito from this place. Driving 50 miles to Big city burrito in Boulder is a lot more worth than eating here.
(1)Brett S.
How it took me so long to discover Big City Burrito, I'll never know. Like its international monster cousin Chipotle, Big City Burrito is a mission style burrito joint founded within the rectangular borders of my favorite state (Hint - it's not Wyoming). They craft gargantuan burritos that seemed just perfect in high school and even later into college, but now leave you feeling just a little gross if you didn't run a half marathon earlier in the day. But man, is it worth it. For those of you who have never eaten Chipotle: seriously? Wow. I'm not even mad, that's impressive. Suffice to say they custom build you a fat burrito crammed full of whatever fresh ingredients you see fit. The similarities end there. The big edge Big City has on Chipotle is options. It starts immediately with your size - regular or super? I'd recommend the former for all but those who wear a blue and red spandex suit with a giant "S" emblazoned beneath their mild mannered disguise. Choosing size is easy, but then, KABLAMMO: White, wheat, tomato chile, pesto, jalapeno/cheddar, or spinach tortilla? And it goes on like this. Two different kinds of chicken, carnitas, veggie, carne asada, etc etc etc. If that still seems kind of samey, SHAZOW: potatoes! Big City gives them a little extra fry before they put them in your burrito and the texture they add is something you'll grow to miss in ordinary burritos. Finish it off with whatever sauces or other accouterments you like and you have yourself a meal and a half. After Chipotle the number of choices given feels downright overwhelming. I left my very first order up to the staff and have been tweaking it to perfection ever since. Don't be afraid to do the same. If a massive, savory burrito is not enough to crush your appetite, consider also ordering the churros. They're prepared fresh every single day because they sell out EVERY SINGLE DAY, and I'll be damned if there isn't a reason for it.
(4)Jonathan K.
I was afraid at first, but the food exceeded all expectations. I will be back. Our group shuffled in just before the major lunch rush, and made it through the line relatively quickly. The only point of delay was the woman ringing people up, that seemed to go a bit slower than necessary, and a member of our problem trying to use a card (apparently there is an un-posted minimum on cards!) I was impressed by the range of selections, and the numerous possibilities that exist for all kinds of crazy burrito. I ordered two different burritos, one with rice and beans and the other with potato. Get burritos with potato. The "for here" basket I was given was greasy on the bottom, rather disgusting as I believe they were taken straight from the pile on top of the trash can and given to customers without washing, or there's a quality control issue with cleaning. The TV in the order line was broken, not sure why they just didn't switch it off. I am excited to try the breakfast burrito.
(4)Eric C.
My favorite breakfast burrito around, and they serve it all day long, the 5280 with the chili verde, is incredible! For extra heat add sals roja, but the way it. Is prepared should do the trick for you. Crispy potatoes add an excellent alternative to rice if you prefer.
(5)Meg H.
I had the pleasure of sampling these burritos at an event recently and it made me intrigued to find out more. I did not go to the actual location, so can only comment on the food, which was AMAZING! Big City offered 8 of their customer favorites, and while I didn't sample all of them, the two I had were so wonderful. The tortillas were super soft, the green chile was hot and flavorful, and I thought the flavors to be perfectly balanced. I love the fact that they didn't glop cheese all over everything so I could taste the ingredients. They offer a variety of carnitas, eggs, carne asada and chicken mole burritos. My favorite was the Brad's Bomb: chile verde with potatoes, cheddar cheese, ranch, BCB jalapeno sauce on a jalapeno/cheddar tortilla. YUM! The reason I gave this 3 stars is that I want some room to improve when I go back and sample the rest of their fare, in their actual location.
(3)Desiree G.
Had a potato burrito and doesn't hold a candle to the Fort Collins version. Potatoes were soggy. If you have never had a ft Collins potato burrito it would probably be good.
(1)Joe J.
I finally stopped back in here the other night. I figured it was worth another shot based on my previous experience with Big City Burrito locations in Fort Collins and elsewhere. My last review was pretty harsh, but it was honest. The place was in bad shape last time I visited. This time it was much much better. I actually got in here just before closing. The staff had put a couple items away for the night, but they were gracious enough to make me a burrito and a quesadilla. The place was super clean, the staff was super friendly and glad to help me out. Thumbs up for a stark turn around from my last visit. This is what I'm used to for Big City Burritos.
(4)Davis O.
I loved this place when it was on the Anschutz Medical campus. I recommend that whatever burrito you get, put some strawberry habanero sauce on it. It changed my life the first time I had it. It's not too spicy if you're worried. I am also glad they have the electronic point system instead of having a card. Yeah I eat out pretty much every meal and it's nice not having to remember the loyalty card... First world problems
(4)Erik R.
As much as I liked going to the Ft collins location, won't be back to this one where I waited 45 minutes watching understaffed kitchen handle orders
(4)Alex B.
Wait... I haven't reviewed BCB yet?! I've talked it up to almost everyone I know, and never shared on Yelp? Well, here goes... BREAKFAST BURRITOS ALL DAY. Let me repeat: ALL DAY. Now, that alone would be reason for me to love this place, because I love me some breakfast burritos, but the 5280 is a really freaking good breakfast burrito. Nice and spicy, super filling, and big enough for two meals. I also highly recommend the chips and queso, and every type of meat I've tried has been great. Two thumbs way, way up for BCB.
(5)Jackson F.
BCB has quickly become one of our favorite Saturday morning breakfast spots. The staff always seem to be smiling, chipper and genuinely happy to be there. Even when I walk through the doors a Grumpy Bear, the atmosphere and food are just the thing to turn my frown upside down. If you're hungry, bring a good appetite, and for goodness sake, tip those who bring a smile to your face and tummy! On a side note... My partner and I made a quick pit stop at the Parker and Peoria location in Aurora CO this morning, as we made our selection and the line built up behind us the staff were jaw knocked by the failure of their POS system (Cash Register), but it didn't stop progress. Since it came during such a busy rush, we were treated to free breakfast for the inconvenience. Bravo and cheers on a difficult situation well managed. We'll be sharing our positive experience with anyone and everyone we know! FOUR enthusiastic thumbs way, WAY up!
(5)Chris O.
Big City Burrito rocks! I came here for lunch, got a 10" burrito and two churros. That was a huge mistake because I was stuffed for hours... made for a very looooonng afternoon in the classroom. Plus at around 8 bucks, it was a fantastic deal! If Big City Burrito was in Boise, I'd be the Duke from all my check-ins there.
(5)Patricia A.
First time going here, though I would try something new for lunch. Service is super slow, took me not than 15 min to get a burrito when Chipotle or Qdoba take 5 min or so. Starting eating, the supposedly steak I ordered was tough and no flavor, black beans are undercooked and the only OK ingredient was the potatoes I asked them to put the salsa I a little spicy but not what I'm used to as far as salsa goes. Not recommended.
(1)Megan K.
Don't be lured in by the beautiful big burrito logo... There's not one clean surface In the entire building for starters, it smells and we felt to bad to walk out so we tried it big mistake stomach cramps and terrible terrible terrible other unmentionable stomach problems for at least a day after. Probably food poising...you couldn't pay us to eat there again.
(1)Jen L.
After getting lost in Aurora I came across Big City Burrito. I've been to the other locations and they are my favorite fast casual burrito place. I thought it was fate that I should go in. Since that last time I was here I became a vegetarian, but I really love the mole' sauce. I asked if the could have them put some mole' sauce from the chicken on a vegetarian burrito. The sauce was well absorbed into the chicken. The guy went to the chicken that was cooking and it was absorbed in that chicken too. So as he was checking the kitchen he told the other guy and they got a pan out and whipped up some mole' sauce. As yummy as my burrito was, the love that went into making it tasted even better. If you get a chance stop in. I don't know their names, but they deserve your business.
(5)Bianca S.
If you're looking for an authentic tasting burrito, this is not the place to go. Personally, I thought everything was kind of bland, the salsa, bland, they don't put enough cheese in it either. The service there was ok, it seemed like most of everyone was super moody, except for the manager.
(2)Shankar R.
This was my first visit to big burrito on last Sunday for lunch. There were couple of people ahead of me and it was late afternoon and seems to be less crowded. I ordered Quesadillas with chicken mole and little cheese. I added baked potatoes inside of beans. The potatoes are fired perfectly and are crispy. Coming to salsa, Salsa de Lupe is special blended hot salsa is very spicy and it enjoyed. Be cautions if you not habituated to eat extra spicy in your daily food. The only complaint I had is about the service. I saw 3 to 4 folks working, but one of them was very slow in serving (though she is careful in handling the tortillas) and hence I had wait few more extra minutes in the queue. The store is clean and nice friendly staff. Reliable for what you pay!!!
(4)Mari F.
This place is ok. Not anything special. I came twice and both times the food tasted pretty bland.aybe I didn't order the right type of burrito, so I am willing to give it another try. Seemed like forever waiting for the 2 people before me so the service is pretty slow.
(2)Kurt T.
Healthy and yummy. The staff are VERY polite and the food is ALWAYS fresh. Look for coupons on the back of your King Soopers receipt. (note... that deal is now over)
(4)Lauren M.
The food is amazing and the prices are great. The staff is also friendly! They frequently text discounts as well. Only four stars are given however due to the painstakingly slow service. :-(
(4)Chelcie W.
Hands down the BEST burrito I've ever eaten. The carnitas are bomb, along with the melted cheese in the tortilla. Everything is fresh and so tasty! I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good burrito. Puts chipotle and qdoba at the bottom. Love it! :)
(5)Erin M.
Great food and great service. Worked with Brian to cater an event for 50 staff members after meeting him at a Yelp event. He was in close contact, was polite and easy to work with, and went above and beyond (i.e. Added in extra cookies above and beyond the package offer to ensure everyone had one). As for the food, the staff loved every last bite of the make your own burrito bar that included 2 types of cbicken and carne asada as well as all the fixins'. No crumb was left behind!
(4)Shea S.
I just moved to the Parker/225 area and Big City Burrito is quickly becoming my fast breakfast of choice. I've only had the breakfast burrito with chorizo, and that's because it's hard to order away from that. The chorizo has nice balance of flavor and spice, and the potatoes are nicely seasoned as well. I love the selection of different flavored tortillas. For the Texans out there, it reminds me of Freebirds. Why don't other burrito places do this? I enjoyed the tomato chili tortilla, but I think the jalapeno cheddar is my fav. I have no idea how their regular burritos are, but I can certainly recommend the breakfast burritos. This is especially good, as this area lacks a lot of options for a quick and tasty breakfast. Fast, easy, and tasty...makes it hard to pass up every AM.
(4)Armando E.
Stopped at Big City Burrito and I have to say it was not my favorite at all. The meats had no flavor. The chips were stale. Salsa was not hot even though we asked for the hottest kind. Every ingredient in both of our burritos were watery so it made it hard to eat. The sign out on their door said fresh food and the guacamole tasted like the store bought one. And out of 5 workers the cashier was the friendliest. I definitely will not be eating at a big city burrito again.
(2)Jennifer M.
While this place offers more options than Chipotle or Qdoba, they never seem to be able to cook their beans or rice all the way. Every time I have gotten a lunch burrito, either the beans or rice were so undercooked that they were crunchy and I could not eat the burrito. Breakfast burritos are good, but overpriced. Go to Santiago's instead.
(2)David K.
Inconsistent ingredients throughout burrito, burrito fell apart before I could eat it, tables filthy :(
(1)Lisa V.
Stopped in a few weeks ago with a half off deal that was honored with no issues. I usually love this type of food, but I'd prefer Qdoba, Baja Fresh or Chipotle any day. The service wasn't terrible but was just...odd. I don't know how else to put it. Maybe the guys at the counter started their evening recreational activities early. Whatever the case, they seemed out of it and kept getting confused in spite of being all smiles. The potato burrito and chicken burrito were just ok, the chips were stale so we didn't eat many, and the guacamole was terrible. I wanted to like this place and hope our experience was a fluke, but based in the other reviews here, I'm betting not.
(2)Ersin S.
My boyfriend and I come here just about every Saturday for breakfast. It's become a tradition of ours. We LOVE their breakfast burritos and I'm pretty sure both of us start salivating the moment we wake up. They just have the right ingredients to make the perfect bfast burrito and everything is always fresh and warm! Plus, they mix all the ingredients up before rolling the burrito up. To me that's the final touch that makes it perfect! So many other burrito spots don't do that so you end up with a big bite of guacamole here and a big bite of rice over there.
(5)Jackie M.
Had a veggie potato burrito. Very fresh and tasty! Also very large! Should have tried this place sooner.
(5)Weston T.
Not even close to chipotle. Had idiots behind the counter and had pretty much none of their offered meat. Got the gutbuster, and it fell apart in two seconds. Too much tortilla. Would have finished it if the stuff inside was worth turning into poop. A two year old could have made a better burrito. Stick with Chipotle, this place blows.
(1)Shana H.
Oh My Universe. Finally a burrito place who serves beef that is flavorful and tender. I will be baaaacccckkkk!
(3)Classic R.
Super slow and super dirty. I ordered a potato burrito and the food was great (very affordable).
(2)Tyler S.
How tasty your burritos are about 60% of the time! I would have to agree with Chris J's review of this joint, as the past couple times I have been here, the service and the food have been very inconsistent. Having been a fan of Big City Burrito close to campus up in Greeley, I would regularly fuel my hunger when I felt like a tasty giant burrito stuffed with potatoes, deliciously seasoned meat, and other various fillings. Seeing BCB all the time as I drive down Parker, it just sorta came to me, when pondering where to get some dinner one night. I stopped in and ordered the chicken burrito, which I might add, was fantastic! Just as I had remembered it; they freshly cooked the potatoes right in front of me and everything appeared to be very fresh. Over my next couple visits, the quality of the food has been off and on. My most recent visit, yesterday, was inspired by my craving for an easy and close breakfast burrito. Since I've been a fan of their regular burritos, I figured their breakfast burritos wouldn't be any different... WRONG! I might have reconsidered my take on the staple American breakfast item from this establishment, if the chick I ordered from didn't douse the entire inside of the burrito with ranch dressing! Maybe I was just starving out of my mind from the gym or maybe I was naive in thinking it was some sort of county gravy, but the minute I got home and sampled this fare, I was sadly disappointed. I don't know what those of you who enjoy ranch dressing, but the combination between eggs, potatoes, sour cream, salsa, pork and ranch, didn't really blend together to form any cure of satisfaction. If you are in the area and want something a little different than the standard Chipotle burrito, this may be the joint to fit your fancy. I would steer clear of this place if you are in the area and want a breakfast burrito. You are better off driving a little bit to hit up Santiagos or one of the other great breakfast burrito places in town.
(3)Shawn N.
The last half dozen times or so I have come in the food has been SPOT on... consistently good. The ONLY thing keeping that 5th star from being added is one of the special things that makes the original Big City Burritos stand apart from all of the burrito chains... a MASSIVE selection of hot sauces!!!!! When this location opened they had a pretty nice selection to experiment with but as the months and years have gone by the selection has dwindled to only a few selections that are refreshed infrequently.
(4)Kelli P.
The potato burrito is why I keep coming back to Big City. I've had it at the Fort Collins location, the Boulder location, and here -- all equally SO good. As far as a more traditional burrito (chicken, beef, steak, etc.), I like Chipotle. :) But, I would choose Big City and their potato burrito every time!
(5)Eric H.
Seems like a lot of the other reviews are pretty specific to individual visits. Having been there a few times, I will try to summarize overall. I like the chicken mole the most. Whatever you get, get it with the potatoes. Kind of their specialty. They fry them like french fries and season them. Sometimes I have a 3 star experience, other times a 4. I have heard from a few people that this particular location is not as consistent as others.
(3)Topaz A.
HORRENDOUS - if you give this 4 or 5 stars you are on crack. Where do i start.... The tortillas are too thin and fall apart. The counter they are sliding your food on is not particularly clean and they do not use a piece of aluminum foil like Qdoba does. I got the carne asada - it looks like dog food steak in a thick dripping sauce. The guy had to squeeze the water out before dumping onto the rice which was nothing special too. Gross. Salsa is nothing special. When i got the burrito it was luke warm at best and got cold real fast. The bottled drink was pretty good, no complaints there. If you are looking for a place better than Qdoba this is not it. This place is trying to offer so many varieties and options and none of them are great. They should focus on making a good product and then expanding. Who needs a selection of 5 varieties of tortilla? Nothing tasted fresh or flavorful. Maybe Qdoba has a limited menu but everything is fresh and tasty. The numerous signs about fresh and quality food is BS. The decor and ambiance is very strange - it reminds me of a dance club just after closing when they turn the lights on. There are bright spotlights and black walls throughout, very odd. Oh, and the Raid roach bait cartridges on the floor are no benefit to the dining room. I would say this place is on par with Taco Bell, McDonald's, Arby's.
(2)Rob P.
It's not Chipotle but I was really happy with my burrito. It did the trick for a filling lunch at a decent price.
(3)Jordan M.
I don't want to say I'm a breakfast burrito connoisseur, but I've had my share of them from over 50 different places. This place was recommended by my barber who also shared in my love for breakfast burritos. I drive past it every morning, and figured one morning I'd give it a shot. I tried it and was floored. The first bite made me want to submit a Yelp review right away! I had to be certain though, so a few days later I tried another one just to make sure it wasn't too good to be true. Once again, an amazing burrito! What a great place to know about- and the best part is that it's on my way into work!
(5)Mark G.
Disclaimer: I'm vegetarian. The burritos, while big, were mediocre. Veggies were wilted, flavor was bland or spicy, nothing in between. Not many other options. Decor was sparse. Service was quick but impolite- a bunch of grumpy, impatient teenagers who clearly wanted to be somewhere else. And they don't have refried beans. Lame. It was, however, cheap. Skip it. There are better mexican options, including Chipotle.
(2)Carrie H.
My husband loves this place, but I don't quite see what the big deal is. It is definitely better than Moe's (because Moe's sucks), but if I have to pick between the made-to-order burrito chains around, I'd pick Qdoba (for their cilantro rice) or Chipotle. I have had a potato burrito, and it was very odd, but filling and tasty. I guess I could recommend Big City just for the weird experience of potatoes in a tortilla.
(2)Drew K.
Great potato burrito. I like to combine the potato with the Carne asada for a good steak and potato combo. Try the strawberry habanero sauce too! Goes great with their ranch dressing.
(5)Jason N.
Big City Burrito sucked. The food was okay, but the restaurant was dirty and the employees expressed a level of apathy that only the genius possess and the insane lament. Concerning the food, it was confusing. There are so many choices of food and filling (and even type of tortilla) that I found myself making random selections. It was kind of like going to Baskin & Robins and trying to pick out your ice cream without being able to have any samples. I was just picking based on how clever the name sounded and the color of the items in their warmer bin. It will take a lot of trial and error (and money) before I can find the combination that is right for me. The employees were all teenagers. All three of them spoke no louder than a mumble and appeared to have little interest in providing more than the bare minimum in service. As soon as there were no customers at the counter, they all disappeared into the nether-reaches of the restaurant. The tables needed to be cleaned, the napkin/lid/straw station needed to be restocked, and the trash bins needed to be emptied. The place was a dump. It was not that busy, but everyone working apparently had something better to do. I have heard good things about Big City Burrito's in general, but in my experience, this store should be avoided.
(2)Jason J.
I won't be going back to Big City Burrito. It seems others feel that the breakfast burritos are good, but the ladyfriend and I had a veggie burrito and a carne esada burrito respectively. Also had a side of rice and beans, chips and green salsa. The chips and green salsa were the best part of the meal, and still only mediocre. The burritos were flavorful, but small and nothing spectacular. We would've paid the same amount for larger and much more tasty burritos (and hence two meals worth) at Chipotle. The rice and beans were incredibly bland. I've had uncooked tofu with more flavor. While it's nice to get a burrito from a place that doesn't force you to order giant portions, it would be nicer to get burritos that are worth the money. In addiction the service was slow, the guy seemed like it was his first day, and we had to repeat ourselves multiple times to remind him what we wanted. He also forgot about the guac we asked for. Overall, poor experience, and lackluster food. Won't be returning.
(1)Ben F.
I usually go here to grab breakfast burritos for my office before work, it never disappoints. I love that they do the mini's, perfect size for a morning "pick me up" and for under $4! Lots of options here from the tortillas to the meats to the sauces (try the chipotle ranch). It can be a little overwhelming if it's your first time here so don't be afraid to ask they staff, they're very friendly.
(4)Mandy R.
Awesome staff and damn good potato burritos!!! The kids quesadillas are 6 year old approved!
(4)Joe Y.
After trying this place a few times, I just upgraded to 4 stars from a 3. Their potato burritos are really good and the jalapeno chips are bomb. If you frequent Chipotle often, give this place a try. Pro: More choices than Chipotle like different wraps and breakfast burritos. They also have different hot sauces next to soda machine. Con: The meat flavor could be better but the different variety is nice.
(4)True M.
I'll give this place two stars, because really this place is not that great. If you are craving a burrito I recommend just going to your neighborhood chipotle. When I walked into Big City Burrito the atmosphere seemed alright, not dirty, and it was pretty clean. I ordered two super burritos, one was chicken mole and the other one was the beef carne asada I think. As I was looking at the meets and all, the beef was soaked in water and I was a little bit disgusted by that. The ingredients didn't seem too fresh either. The staff was slow and they weren't the politest either. When I came home to eat it, the beef was actually okay, but the chicken mole was bland in taste and really didn't have that pop that chipotle's chicken has for me. The pinto beans didn't taste very good either, and the cheese was..let me say blah. The whole meal was blah. If you wanna go here, I guess you can go here..but really it's not worth it. It's great that it has a lot of options but really it ain't worth it.
(2)Taylor S.
My 1st visit - I expressed this to "Leah" the young girl behind the counter - she was exceptionally sweet and caring to me and my burrito as she guided me down the line of ingredients. She let me taste test some meats as well - so nice! And they were closing in 20 minutes... My burrito: Jalapeño cheddar burrito, spicy pulled beef, queso, Monterey Jack and cheddar cheese, medium pico, sour cream, and on the side strawberry habanero salsa. = SO BOMB. I will be back and I will bring friends! Thank you little Leah!
(5)D W.
Best potato burritos! Got addicted to the potato burritos in college and must stop by occasionally.
(5)M T.
As a past worker of the BCB franchise, I can say that I'm addicted. However, this particular establishment is very unorganized as well as the first person to greet you in a young woman who definitely isn't customer service oriented... I gave her the benefit of the doubt the first few times upon going in, presuming she might just be having a rough day, but her attitude is continuously negative towards customers. Wrong job for her. The food is always terrific though, which will keep me coming back as this is the closest BCB to my home.
(3)Christine M.
I read the reviews and thought it would be a good place to try.... I got the chicken mole quesadilla.... Took forever to make since they forgot about me, chicken tastes horrible.... No spice at all or taste. Not the chicken mole I am used to. Won't be coming back here!
(1)Chris S.
Man this place just got torn a new one. I agree with everyone else that the meat and some of the ingredients do look kinda nasty... ok really nasty, I don't ever order the meat. But if you notice, anyone who gave this place a good review mentioned the POTATO BURRITO! I have only ordered the potato burrito, and will only order the potato burrito, and I suggest everyone else do the same because it is awesome.
(4)Justine M.
I am SHOCKED at the poor reviews this place has gotten! The only reason I don't eat here every day is because I can't afford the wardrobe I'd inevitably need to accommodate such a delicious lunchtime ...exercise. I'm going to be rich someday, and I'm also going to be fat. And I certainly hope Big City will still be around. I haven't actually tried the potato burrito yet but have been very satisfied with the other options. The carne asada is fantastic and everything else is always really fresh, too. Maybe I've always come at a good time, but I've never seen any nasty-looking ingredients. My one complaint about this place is that they don't have lettuce, but I'm going to give it all five stars anyways out of spite for all you haters who came here once, had a bad day, and chose to blame it on Big City. Seriously, though, besides their hot -- and fresh -- food, the gazillion bottles of hot sauce just make it even better. I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy, but OMG the banana jabanero sauce on a burrito with black beans is so good that I feel scandalous just writing about it. Beyond the food, I'm continuously impressed with their friendly and courteous staff. Yes, many of them are obviously younger than I, but just because I only get carded out of pity these days doesn't mean I'm too jealous to acknowledge their competence. In fact, thanks to Big City, my faith in tomorrow's future is completely restored. I think I'm going to go have a burrito tomorrow, though ...just to be sure.
(5)Jessi H.
My favorite burrito place...EVER. So good! the only problem I have ever heard is that the burritos are so delicious we eat them so fast we get stomach aches! Seriously though, now that we can control ourselves, they are delicious! I am obsessed with the potato burrito and the veggie burrito is great, too. I am a vegetarian. But my meat eating friends love it as well. They even use parts of their tortillas to make the home made chips, making the chips and guac a must! Tuesday, they have potato burrito specials, but there are always specials going on if you sign up for their mobile alerts! You can even get 99cent burritos sometimes- you just can't go wrong!
(5)Angela A.
I have gone a few times to Big City Burrito for lunch but with Chipolte and Qdoba down the street I doubt I will be back to Big City. The ingredients seem as though they have been sitting out for hours, and they do not appear fresh, nor do they taste fresh. The service is a joke, a bunch of high school kids who could care less, I have stood in a long line while they have fun and joke around with each other...that is SO annoying!
(2)Carly P.
Never had a poor experience or poor food here! Staff is really friendly! Amazing breakfast burritos that they serve all day! They offer a punch card giving you a free burrito after you buy 10 regular or super sized burritos! You can also sign up for their text message coupons and get notified about special promotions and discounts. They offer several different kinds of tortillas, cheeses,meats, salsas and spicey sauces. My boyfriend regularly gets both cheeses, chorizo and two types of green salsas/sauces with sour cream, it's delicious!
(5)Mattias L.
Once you've tried their potato burritos, you won't ever want to go back to rice and beans again. For those of us who have spent a lot of time in Fort Collins, Big City Burrito is a staple, nay, a lifestyle. On Phat Tuesdays around lunchtime, you could regularly see a line out the store and winding down the street. You could imagine my delight when they started opening up stores in the Denver area. While the burritos served up at the Denver stores are not as good as the original Fort Collins store, I feel like they are way ahead of the chains available in the area. I have gotten my order down to a science: Regular Potato Burrito on Jalapeno Cheddar tortilla (The potatoes are the most important part!) Chicken Mole filling (will be a little bit extra, but worth it) Ranch, sour cream, and corn salsa, and then top it off with a splash of their green chili hot sauce. Also recommended is the strawberry habanero sauce. The last two sauces is something they won't typically ask if you want, so you have to ask for it. One last note, the stores in Denver just feel way too clean, and doesn't at all have that hole in the wall feeling that you get up in Fort Collins!
(4)Kayla J.
We prefer the Westminster location to the Aurora location but the service was great while we had our daughter in the NICU at UCH. Out of the 50 days we had our youngest daughter in the NICU we were probably at BCB 20 of those days. We love the variety compared to the other joints in the area and they had the fastest moving line out of most places. There were times we were in line for 30 minutes at various locations and BCB moves people through efficiently.
(4)Kristol T.
I love this place. I just had the Mommas Mole which had a little spice and hotness to it! The atmosphere was nice and the workers seemed nice too but it can take a minute to order. Especially during lunch time so give yourself an extra 10-15 minutes. I just wish they had the little to-go menus out by the end o the line so people can decide what they want while waiting. I think the line would have moved a lot quicker with just that alone!
(4)Bret H.
Better than Chipotle or Qdoba, hands down!
(5)Chris J.
Big City, you have been 5 miles past awesome lately. Great ingredients, solid salsas, fast service, overall; professor style burritos have been your most recent product. (it's been great)
(5)Chris L.
Yuck yuck yuck, I went here thinking what the hell maybe it's ok but no here we are with another chipolte wannabe, way to much rice on my burrito seriously it's not a chicken teriyaki bowl at a Asian place, 2nd use diffrent rice Mexican rice please something that has some flavor in it besides a piece of lettuce or whatever that is , service is good as can be expected all in all just another overpriced chipolte knock off thats not worth the money if you have a choice go to taco bell instead
(2)Priya P.
If you enjoy severe food poisoning, here's your place!! =) Meat was old or something, very unfortunate experience!! Best of luck to anyone giving it a shot!!
(1)Greg W.
When I walked in on a Saturday at 1:30 PM for a breakfast burrito I was suprised to find very fresh eggs and crispy potatoes. I love that I got to select my tortilla (jalepeno cheddar...yum) and it was one of the best breakfast burritoes I've ever had. The guy in front of me was getting their monster burrito.... that thing could feed a family of six!
(5)michele b.
Well, that's quite a diverse set of views here. I have to agree with the positive reviews. I've finally found the best bean burrito place in Denver (outside of Baja Fresh downtown). No cilantro in their rice (yay!), yummy black beans, and friendly staff who guided me to a cilantro-free burrito. I got carry-out, but the place seemed clean enough to me. I'm vegetarian, so i didn't even look at the meat dishes. The burritos are huge and filling. I'll be back, on my way home from running with the dogs in Cherry Creek State Park!
(4)Laura O.
Since I had lunch at 11am today (yuck!), and options for open places are limited, I decided to try BCB. It would help if I was actually hungry, but I'm not. I was not not too impressed. Even at 11am the tables are dirty & there's no ice in the machine. They were completely out of silverware other than plastic knvies. The food is just so-so. I won't be going back.
(2)Laura M.
I wish I would have checked here before going to Big City Burrito for lunch. I drive by it every morning and today I was wanting something a little different from my favorite chain burrito restaurants. I saw they had quesadillas on their menu and though, "Why not?" Now I'm asking myself, "Why?!?" The "quesadilla" if you can call it that was more like a grilled burrito and became extremely soggy once the meat, Chicken Mole, was put on it. By the way, it's not Chicken Mole, it's chicken in red chile sauce. I wish they would advertise what they actually serve. The staff was friendly but the service was slow and the restaurant looked a little dirty, like the nooks and crannies weren't kept clean. You can see the kitchen line behind the counter and it was not clean at all. I won't be going back, not even for the potato burrito which everyone raves about and I wouldn't have eaten my lunch except that I was hungry. What a disappointment.
(2)d e.
SUCKY food. This is Gringo crap at its finest. Tasteless and cold. Would rather go to Chipotle over this place any day. And I am not a big fan of Chipotle! For BETTER Mexican food, go to TITI'S RESTAURANT on Colfax, just east of Chambers Rd. So awesome and fresh, fresh,fresh!!
(1)Lindsay B.
I had a bogo coupon for Chipotle but my friend was raving about Big City so I was enthused to give it a try. As I walk in, the first thing I notice is a makeshift sign taped on the wall that says "NO BEEF". Of course, cause that would've been my first choice! So I settle for a Chicken Mole with Salsa de Lupe on a spinach tortilla, which turned out to be mediocre. The portion was generous, Big City-1:Lindsay-0, as my friend would say. I loved the selection of tortillas, and even ordered Jalapeno/Cheddar chips w/ salsa for a side. I had to deduct a start for uncleanliness-I'm hoping the kitchen didn't look near as bad as the bathrooms. Thank goodness for my pocket Purell!
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