bad behavior

by merlingod

I called ahead to see if the game would be shown. They said yes, I went with a group, ordered food and drinks proir to game start. Food was bland, drinks watered down. Asked again if the game would be shown, was told yes. Game time arrives and they dont show the game. Spent 50.00 buck and had to go somewhere else to watch the game. Very disappointed in the way they treated us. Will never go back.

• Pros: Location
• Cons: disregard for customer, customer comes last

Bad Mexican food

by Sheila V

We used to love the Flying Burrito before the new ownership. The decor is great but the food is BLAND. We noticed there were alot of young families there, and maybe the lack of seasoning works well for the kids. We won't be back.

• Pros: Nice bar
• Cons: Food that tastes like a frozen dinner

highs and lows

by MandyMobile

While there are absolutely great high points on the menu (many of the tapas plates are top notch and very affordable, especially on Wednesdays, and the drink specials are great) a lot of the food really has no taste. The basic burritos probably have the smothered option because, without it, they are flavorless. My husband just a huge lump of chicken and rice wrapped up, and had to pour salsa on it just to add any type of flavor and moisture to his meal.

Please, stop flyering our neighborhood unless you're going to give us coupons.

• Pros: great specials, some great sides, nice staff
• Cons: bland food, bad music

Lackluster & horrible marketing

by CSMobileUser

Ate here and the service was okay. My wife and I found the food very bland. Later in the week our entire apt. Complex was littered by their advertisements. It rained the same day and their promotions were glued to everyone's windshield. It took me an hour w. a credit card and windex to scrape off the photographic image off my car

Disappointing mexican

by maryke

Disappointing mexican food...if you want authentic, go to Fiesta Grill or Los Potrillos. The food simply had little taste , what else can you say?

• Pros: Large portion of tasteless food
• Cons: Overpriced

Not the same but still friendly

by jcamp1

I have been going to the Burrito for 20 years. While I don't find the new burrito as good as the old. I do still like their bartenders and the people you meet at the bar. Jim has done a good job making the bar a place you still like to visit (Who doesn't like seeing Prof. Phil). It takes some getting used to, but the new burrito is pretty good. The music could use an upgrade though.

• Pros: nice people, good beer list, great tv's
• Cons: too bright, changed the train wreck

Still a Special Place

by quabbin

Under new ownership and maintaining the restaurant's long history as a special pace for special people. More than half the menu is the same as that of the original owner, who was retained for months to work with cook staff to make sure the flavors were right. Prices remain very reasonable, and every weekend fresh fish specials remind long-time patrons why they continue to come. The legendary margarita machine (in a new incarnation) still is present, to make sure that every drink has precisely the right proportions.But what continues to make this the funkiest place in town is the varied and loyal clientele--mature, interesting people from all walks and occupations. Finally, three high-def screens make this a place to watch all Carolina games. If you have not been back this year, put it on your list.

Top neighborhood bar in Chapel Hill

by chrishorn

My wife and I have been going to the Flying Burrito for 11 years. When it closed we were heartbroken but now think it better than ever since reopening. While retaining much of the spirit of the old Burrito in the name, margarita machine, signature dishes and decor, it is much improved in many other ways. The food is as good as ever with greater variety including a range of hamburgers, tapas and daily seafood specials. Pricing is great especially in these challenging times. Three high def TVs make it a great place for watching sports. Walking into the bar is like walking into Cheers with friendly wait staff and a steady crowd of regulars who form an extended Burrito family. Familiies love the informal nature of the dining room and you can see kids of all ages almost any night. The new owner has made a great effort to meet customers and understand their needs. He has been willing to try new things (extended hours, music, special events, menu changes) to open the Burrito to a new and wider breed of customers. Summer at the Burrito will be even better with the newly upgraded veranda.

• Pros: Family friendly, great bar, very good food offering great value

unbelievable specials

by ojaydidit

I must not be eating at the same restaurant as the people giving these bad reviews. Every time I go in the Flying Burrito the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I went there on a wednesday night and the wine was half off and basically the whole menu was five dollars. The size of the plate I received for five dollars was UNBELIEVABLE. I had salmon and spinach enchiladas and if i recall there were chicken enchiladas on special that night. The hardest part was trying to decide what to eat. Me and my girlfriend both ate generously and had several drinks and our tab was less than 20 bucks. In this day and age its hard to find a place like that. whatever they are doing I hope they keep it up. I wouldn't change a thing about the place. I can't wait until summer gets here so we can eat on the patio.

• Pros: service, food, drinks. prices

no soul

by jawser

I have given the new burrito a few chances. While they have some nice bartenders. The wait staff is terrible and the owner does not have the charm or soul of Phil. It is sad to see the Burrito turn into something you could find at any strip mall in america(just what we need another chain). Getting rid of the fish specials and ENCHILADAS. What is this guy thinking. Then not paying Phil for his recipes and telling the staff phil is not welcome back into the institution he started. I think his karma will come back to bite him. Do us all a favor change the name so you won't tarnish the legacy that was one of the great chapel hill meeting places.They did do one good thing cleaning the bathroom. Sad when that is the only thing you can improve upon.

• Pros: clean bathrooms, name
• Cons: food,owner, music selection, no fish or enchiladas

Response from this business

109650– April 06, 2009 at 07:05:40 PDT

WOW,

I guess it is true when they say you have to have thick skin to be a restaurant owner these days. At the Burrito we are very proud to serve fresh coastal seafood specials every Friday and Saturday such as black tip shark, mahi and the sweet potato crusted flounder. With our menu enchilada dish we also serve enchiladas on the specials menu, my fav being the asparagus enchilada.

Keeping the original taste a huge concern of mine. When we reopened Phil was hired as a consultant to make sure the recipes were made in the same tradition. As well we have kept some of the original kitchen staff lead by Carlos who has been cooking for the Flying Burrito for over 9 years.

And to the Reviewer I wish you no bad karma and the next time you are in I would love to meet you and get you a Tecate on me. Now if 100 people come up and tell me they are the Reviewer and get a free Tecate then I know this City Search thing works :)

Thanks

Jim