The Burrito -Comida Mexicana in Southend-on-Sea

If you like Mexican and Tex Mex food this place is a must. Beautifully spiced, fresh ingredients and some innovative twists. You won't be disappointed.

Absolutely fantastic food! Every dish we ordered was very high quality and delicious. Good variety of beers and drinks. Our waiter was friendly and polite but not overbearing. Very knowledgeable. A common theme these days is restaurants automatically adding a service charge to the bill, as happened here. I prefer to tip voluntarily, as that's what a tip / gratuity is. I'd rather they added 10% to the menu prices. It feels a bit like a trick / con. That said, the prices were quite reasonable. 2 starters, 3 mains, 2 sides, 3 desserts, 9 beers all for £111 (including service charge) I wouldn't hesitate to go back. I hope I get the opportunity again soon. The pork belly bites are a must!

Been for lunch and bottomless brunch. Both great value. Food freshly prepared. Service excellent.

If you're in the Southend area this restaurant is a must visit. Comprehensive menu all freshly cooked and a separate vegan menu with lots to choose from. The cocktails we delicious. One of the best burritos I've ever had.

Definitely the best Mexican in Southend with everything freshly made. And if you are vegan then the vegan menu rivals the best anywhere.

What an excellent find! Kumar was an absolute delight and gave great customer service, was lovely talking to him. The food, WOW! Absolutely delicious food. The food portions are very big too. 5* will definitely be visiting again! This is a must try Mexican restaurant.

First time coming here, and will definitely be back again! Food was amazing, incredibly friendly and attentive staff, delicious cocktails - 10/10 great evening 💜

Wonderful experience. The waitress was very kind, made jokes and even said goodbye to us when she left early! The waiter was also very kind and recommended the best cocktails for us; his personality just enhanced our experience even more. Would come again to this beautiful restaurant.

The food was very nice, staff were friendly and the atmosphere was nice

Fresh food. Everything delicious with a homemade vibe. Love it

Great authentic Mexican food. Brilliant service. Amazing desserts. Hidden gem.

We just came back from here after a recommendation of a friend. One of the best places I have eaten in for a long while. Food was amazing and really reasonably priced. Didn't catch the guys name who was running it but he was so lovely. A real gem, will definitely be back and highly recommend.

Stumbled upon this place while on a day trip to Southend on sea 🌊, me and my son decided we wanted something different from the bog standard lame fish 🐟 and chips 🍟. This was definitely a nice change to eat something healthy and fresh also to sit in a nice space. As you may see from the pics 📸 the food was very well presented and tasted good. The service was REALLY GOOD! Thank you again you made us feel like VIPS! Will definitely come back when I'm back in that area. I'd love to try your other dishes ¡Es la comida mexicana mejor en Southend! Intentarlo! Buen provecho y Gracias al los meseros y el chef. ✨️

Delicious food, amazing cocktails and lovely staff, you won’t be disappointed if you come here!

1st time visit for my partners birthday. Where to start… From arriving to leaving the gentleman who served us was so knowledgeable, kind and friendly. He made us feel welcome and was so informative on the menu and drinks available. The food was amazing!. Pork belly bites, fish dumplings, nachos and dirty fries to share as starters and mains was Mayan Curry, potato Bravas, Burrito and Corn. The restaurant is super clean with great decor. This is must visit and I can’t recommend them enough!. I will definitely be returning and ordering takeaway. Also - great Vegan and vegetarian options Thank you so much to all the staff for a lovely meal and evening.

We visited with friends for the £28.95 bottomless brunch. We had 3 courses each plus 1.5 hours of beers, cocktails and wine. The food was perfect. I had the mushroom quesadilla to start followed by Mexican casserole and churros. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal and the service by Kumar was excellent. We will definitely be back for more.

Went here this evening with my friend. The host was so friendly and really helpful, a lovely man! The service was fab, the restaurant was so cute lovely little details small but nice and intimate a really nice feel to it. The food was absolutely delicious lovely flavours I especially loved my pork belly bites and my burrito honest delicious. If you haven’t been here before please pay them a visit the hospitality is outstanding and such a lovely time. Very reasonably priced too. I had only had delivery from them before which were always good! But the experience of the restaurant is great!

Meaning to try this place for a while and really glad we did! Varied menu, lots of vegetarian options and big vegan menu too. Tasty food. Brilliant friendly service and very good priced tasty cocktails!

Went for dinner and drinks with a few friends before heading out in town. The cocktails were delicious (and a super bargain with buy 1 get 1 free)- we made our way through most of the menu! The food all sounded amazing we really struggled to pick favourites, but loved the fajitas, enchiladas and chimichangas with nachos, dirty fries and pork belly bites on the side! The service was great, and I hope I can get back again soon!

Food was amazing and service even more amazing!! I went with my family and they were all super pleased with the quality of the food and great service. Everything was impeccable! 😁 Will definitely be going back again and getting the pork belly bites as a starter and the tree tres leche as dessert 🍮. As mains my brother and I ate a sharing platter together and the meat was to die for; it simply melted in our mouths. Would definitely go again as my family and I loved every minute of the experience!

Delicious food with fun & friendly staff highly recommended 👌😋

Had a lovely dinner the waiter was so friendly and attentive, had a really authentic experience even got explanation of how spirit (Mescal) was made. Nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back on our next visit to Southend!

We went for a day to Adventure Island and walked into town for a break and an early dinner. We had found this place online and read the great reviews. It did not disappoint. The service was exceptional. Despite various dietary requirements, the waiter was accommodating, helpful and all the random requests we made (two autistic children that are very selective about their food choices) all the food came up promptly and as ordered. Plus it was excellent food. The vegan options are varied and brilliant. We ordered some churros to take away and kids loved eating these walking back to the fair. I honestly can't complain about any thing - other than I wish there was one closer to us. Service charge was included but I left extra just because... well the service was above and beyond what you generally experience going out for meals in this country!

Have already left a review before, but wanted to leave another one. The food is great and the owner is so so friendly and welcoming. Have been here a few times now and each time I have gotten something different and it never fails to impress! Love it here.

Myself and my family have just eaten here today, what a beautiful gem we have so local, from the owner, a passionate, friendly and helpful guy who really wants you to try and experience the very best dishes they have to offer. The food is impeccable and delicious, every single dish explored so many flavours and ingredients that satisfied every persons tastebuds. I can highly highly recommend to try this restaurant, there are so many options to choose from and explore, reasonably priced but the food is to die for. Will be eating here again and again!

Wow what a find! Looking for somewhere local to eat, we fancied a change so we had a google and this hidden gem popped up! My friend had been before so we thought we would give it a try .. What can I say… We were seated and served by a lovely waitress, didn’t get her name but she was very welcoming. Once seated menus were given. A cocktail menu, vegan menu and ordinary menu. My friend opted for the vegan menu and was very happy, due to so much choice to choose from. We both had a mocktail. We went for starters. I had the small nachos.. My friend had the cauliflower bites, and both dishes were lovely.. I then went for the chicken fajitas, my friend went for the jackfruit burger and chips.. Both meals were lovely, fresh, hot and good portion size. For dessert we both went for the churros, one with Vegan chocolate. The food, the staff and atmosphere were lovely. An added bonus, it was my friend’s birthday, they turned the music up, sang happy birthday and had placed a candle in her ‘on the house’ dessert. What a lovely end to lovely food.. We did notice lots of take aways drivers coming in to collect. That to me goes to show the food is good! Thank you for a lovely evening.. We will definitely be back.

Really delicious food and great service. The Florida girl in me felt at home here

The best food we have had in the area in a long time! 10/10 would recommend and we will definitely be going back!! The service was amazing, couldn’t fault a thing! Thank you for such a lovely meal!

Top quality and delicious food! First class cocktails and lots 2 for 1! Clean and welcoming, we felt very well looked after by the owner. The corn is amazing!!!!! We can’t wait to return!

To put it simply, this is the most amazing restaurant I have been to in Southend. The food is 5 stars!!

Really nice food and great service! This restaurant is just off the main high street and highly slept on!

Popped in here for a Burrito. Having tried many many burritos from various places in London, the chicken tinga burrito from here was by far the best I’ve ever eaten. Lovely staff as well and a great feel to the restaurant. Can’t wait to go back 👌🏻

Food was great, also had 2 for 1 drinks. Staff were very friendly and ensures Mexican authenticity with all food and drink. Much better quality food compared to chain restaurants. Will definitely visit again.

Great atmosphere, great food, legend of an owner. 6/5.

Great, homemade and fresh food, excellent service and friendly atmosphere! 5/5 what else do you need? :)

Great little place. Meeting friends from north England and needed somewhere to eat so I looked up on trip advisor and lucky enough this came up. They were very impressed with my choice. Love Mexican food and it was just that. I had Acapulco sunset cocktail very yummy ,they were two for one . Starter dessert and main chimichanga! The owner will explain and very friendly . Totally recommend

Great experience and kindest staff ever!!! I absolutely recommend tacos and burrito bowl. Food tastes fresh and like home made, and the mexican music in the background makes you feel good :) 🥳 decent prices and a lot of veggie options, too!

Had both delivery and eaten in the restaurant here and It's phenomenal everybody. The owner and chef are so nice and welcoming and The food is a 10/10. The restaurant was clean and service was fast. I recommend the Chicken and Chorizo Jambalaya burrito bowl. It's incredible. All the ingredients tasted fresh and food came out hot. We have very picky children but they where more than happy to make adaptations for them. Will continue to order from here and will be sure to pop in again soon. One of the best Mexican restaurants in southend.

As Mexican food novices, we were a little worried about ordering at The Burrito. We needn't have been concerned, we were welcomed in and the menu was fully explained to us. The food was delicious, the service was fantastic, nothing too much trouble. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a great meal out.

The restaurant was surrounded by Mexican music which brought us to the atmosphere. The cuisine there was amazing! We had Nacos dipped with sauce and tacos with pork and chicken were great! Professional service by Mr. Waiter made us the wonderful experience! And we would definitely recommend to our friends!

Thank you so much for the tasty amazing food. We all had such a wonderful time and the service was lovely. Great place to eat whilst visiting Southend!

It was such great place for me and my family Tasty food and amazing customer service Great place to visit and would definitely come again !

We were a group of 16 friends visiting Southend beach. Wanted to have dinner somewhere and selected this place. We had such an amazing time. The food, hospitality, venue and decor were excellent. They accommodated our large group and rearranged tables so that we could sit together. All those who served us were friendly and engaged very well. Good explanations about the items on the menu and we went with their recommendations which didn't disappoint. We didn't have to wait long for our food and drink to arrive. And it was so tasty and well presented. Loved the Mexican hats we were given and we took photos with them which will be a good memory. Thanks so much to Kumar and his colleagues for their warmth and service throughout our time there. Highly recommended. Best wishes

The food was honestly beautiful! It was all authentic mexicain food & drinks that just tasted brilliant! The owner recommended their Pork Belly Bits as those were their best sellers.… glad we got them, they were amazing!! The owner provided a very friendly and personal service; taking time to chat to us and explaining the menu! The only thing wrong with this place is the fact it should be busier!! Honestly 5 out of 5 !!!

Excellent food, great service, good ingredient's, some of the best Mexican food I have tried in the UK. Highly recommend it.

Unbelievable!!!! Got let down by a catering van 72hrs before my event. Phoned these guys and they were happy to take on such a big order at late notice. Within 24hrs I had the order to them of 30 burritos/bowls. Communication was great, delivery service was great and food was sooo good! Thanks sooo much. Everyone had a great dinner.

Had my second takeaway delivered from the Burrito restaurant today. Just as good as the first. Top notch burrito with all the sauces and packed really well. The nachos and loaded dirty fries were also really nice. My partner who doesn't generally like mexican food also racked through them both unconsciously. Managed to keep her hands off my girthy burrito though 🌯 Plan to actually eat in the restaurant one day but still remains the best mexican food in the area so far 👌

Really good restaurant. Happy atmosphere and delicious food.

Excellent Food & Service. The best burrito in the town

Ordered a few times take aways and collected straight from the restaurant. Food never disappointed, very tasty and good portions served. Definitely one the best mexican food tasted in Essex.

Food was literally so amazing and flavourful. The price point of the cocktails and dishes were phenomenal too. Kumar was so kind and attentive to I and my friend too. Would definitely recommend and will be back soon n

Have been meaning to try this place for some time and a visit from friends was the perfect opportunity. We visited when there were 2 for 1 offers on mains and cocktails due to their 1st birthday - but even without these offers the food and particularly the drinks were excellent value. A varied selection of both food and cocktails and all very well made. A couple of mexican beers also available. I had the aubergine and Cilantro fritters, pulled beef burrito with a side of plantain - freshly cooked, tasty and good sized portion. Though I was very full, the Tres Leche dessert could not be ignored due to the recommendation and it did not disappoint! There is a good vegan and veggie choices too. A welcoming atmosphere & great service from friendly staff topped off the visit. I see a delivery order in my future for sure and will be recommending to others!

Delicious food! Been here for dinner twice, would highly recommend, tucked away nicely and very tasty food, especially for the price.

If you're looking for somewhere quiet to eat this is it... But not for long! A little off track for most of Southend's visitors, it's just a matter of time until they find out about it. Friendly staff, great service, and I can recommend the Grande Burger.

Really impressed with this place! The food was delicious, the cocktails (many of which were around £7 and available on a BOGOF deal) were great and the service was excellent. We visited when there was a special 241 offer on mains to celebrate the restaurant's first anniversary but will definitely be back 👍🏼

Very friendly service, good variety of menu and nice flavors. Also the vibe was cool! The cranberry salsa was amazing.

We visited as a party of three and were very impressed with the friendly service and amazing value of this beautiful restaurant. The food was absolutely awesome. The jackfruit & pumpkin fritters and aubergine & cilantro fritters were crispy and tasty and not at all greasy. The vegan menu is extensive and interesting , but we ordered both vegan and meat diahes. We had a variety of tacos which were all fresh and delicious and some bargainous but carefully made cocktails. What a gorgeous little restaurant. I wish I didn't live 5 hours away so could come here again often as it's such a welcoming place with top notch food. Thank you so much for having us!

First time visiting tonight - the food, cocktails and service was all perfect. Can’t believe we haven’t been before and will definitely be coming back! Thank you 🇲🇽

Excellent quality food and brilliant value. Lovely owners. Sadly I don't live in Southend but will come next time I'm here.

Had a great experience at The Burrito. Large menu with loads of great vegetarian and vegan options. Food was delicious, I had the veggie enchilada and my wife had a vegan Chimichunga. We shared churros for dessert. Great drinks selection also. The host was very personable and we felt well looked after. Would recommend and go again when in the area.

Celebrated my birthday here in the evening with friends. They are always friendly and helpful here and I got a special birthday discount. Good atmosphere. I had the nachos starter and curry main and the flavours were good. I really like their soft drinks they are the best, ginger mint also hibiscus. It was a good time. Also came with my friend for her birthday. Really enjoyed the chicken starters and enchiladas which come with really good dips. Have been here at least 4 times now and always have a good time and good service.

The food and service here is fantastic. Authentic mexican food, including burger and curry options. I had an incredible veggie chimichanga. The flavours were perfect. They also do really great drinks and cocktails - you should definitely try the Michelada 😋

Top notch Mexican restaurant in Southend, not far from the beach. We had the burrito and fajitas, both of which were fantastic quality. Great cocktail menu too!

Lovely food and service. Great value for money. Highly recommend!

Great food and drinks and great prices

Amazing!! The food here was sensational 😍 we decided to go for a late night snack (nachos,quassdilla, mac&cheese frittas) to eat along the seafront so popped in about 21:40 (20minutes before closing) the gentleman who served us was very welcoming and accommodating even at the late time we'd walked in. The food was delicious, was fresh tasting unlike a few other places locally, flavours were great and the portion sizes were great. We will definitely be coming to eat in the restaurant and reckoned to friends and family.

I ordered from here for dinner last night, I have terrible diarrhea this morning, also it seems as though the burritos are nearly half the size they used to be, but are some how more expensive, very disappointed

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What a delight 😊. My husband and I had a delicious meal. Everything was fresh and very tasty. The owner was friendly and knowledgeable about the food and ingredients. Give this place a go, it's well worth it.

Me and my partner have visited this restaurant quite a few times now and it never dissapoints the food is amazing and very nice,I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are a fan of good quality mexican food.

Delightful service and a wide array of menu choices, there's even a vegan menu! Our server was extremely friendly, with free churros and hats provided. 2-4-1 cocktails was also great! We'll definitely be back if in the area!

Food, drinks and service were amazing. Would highly recommend.

Eaten at the restaurant twice and have ordered takeout multiple times, and it never disappoints! The food is consistent and the 2 for 1 cocktails are worth it. The atmosphere in the restaurant is cozy and welcoming, staff is friendly, perfect for a relaxed meal. Recommended

Had a lovely family dinner here. Friendly and helpful and the food freshly prepared and really tasty. There were so many dishes to choose from we will deffinetly be back!

Gorgeous tasty food. Highly recommended. We sat in and chose burrito bowl pulled pork and the chicken chorizo dishes. Great service. Made us so welcome 🙏

Plenty of gluten free and vegan options for members of our party, the hospitality was amazing and the server was incredibly friendly. Atmosphere was warm and welcoming, food was superb. 10/10, can't recommend highly enough.

Easily the best mexican food in Southend. Delicious food at a very reasonable price. I would definitely recommend eating here.

It was our first time visiting Southend on Sea and this place was great! Our server was a really friendly man who helped us out with the menu. and the stars of the show were the desserts (tres leches and the plantain/dulce were amazing!)

Lovely food really tasty and service brilliant , would highly recommend, look forward to coming back again

Had a lovely meal here. The staff were really attentive, the food came out quickly and tasted so fresh. Cocktails were superb. Will definitely be coming back here soon.

A little off the beaten track, this hidden gem is well worth a visit. The waitress who looked after us was very attentive to all our needs, as was the owner. The cocktails were excellent and very reasonably priced; the Mexican mule was particularly refreshing. We both thoroughly enjoyed our food as well. After enjoying some complimentary tortillas chips and salsa, I tucked into a fresh and tasty burrito bowl, as well as snagging some of my wife's Mayan prawn curry. We finished with dessert, a delicious tres leche cake for myself and a very moreish dulce-de-leche chimmichanga for my wife. The owner was very kind and even gave us one of our desserts on the house! We will definitely be eating here again in the near future. Five stars.

My husband and I have been to this restaurant a few times and the food has always been very flavourful and well presented. The service is great, they’re attentive and the server has some good recommendations for drinks.

Exceptional service and amazing food, hidden gem of Southend!

Found this place by chance while away for the weekend. Owner is so knowledgeable about his drinks and food the origins and flavours of it all. Very attentive and always smiling which is great to see. The food was AMAZING! The flavours of spice were all there but not overpowering. If I lived locally I’d find myself here an awful lot! Great guy!

Had the pork belly bites and a chicken burrito. Food really was delicious and the service great. They also gave the beat authentic hot sauce. Will definitely be back.

Awesome mexican music in the background, friendly staff, (conversationalist), absolutely beautiful presentation of food, and great taste, all at a very affordable price! (£30 for a family of 3!) !Es muy Bueno! - highly recommended if visiting Southend!

Great food and even better service. 10/10 :)

Such a great place - the food is delicious and high-quality (clearly made fresh/homemade), and the service is amazing. The owner truly goes out of his way to make sure you have a great experience. My husband and I are so glad we found this hidden gem just off the high street. We'll absolutely be back!

Truly exceptional! I was so impressed with the vegan options and felt very well catered for. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic. So happy we have found this gem!! We will be back soon. Thank you 😊

What a delightful experience, we popped in for takeaway, very welcoming, friendly and courteous staff, we had a burrito and a chimichanga which were delicious, hot, tasty, plentiful, fabulous food🥰 Many thanks Kumar for friendly service and exceptional food 🥰

We came in as a family for a late night dinner. The food was excellent for our vegetarian requirements. The restaurant owner explained the dishes in detail with care and delivered it with some good presentation. The food was just too good that I would say it is one of the best authentic and tasty mexican food that you might find, unlike the tex-mex food chains. We didn't want a dessert but enjoyed the food so much that we opted for one and were delighted with one additional dessert from the owner. The food, service and the ambience were all great making it a wholesome experience. Strongly recommended.

Lovely experience!! Food is wonderful and staff are amazing. Definitely recommend

Great Mexican food, I thourghly enjoy every bite and definitely recommend. Do not miss if you ever visit the Southend on sea

Great restaurant to visit the service and food is fantastic would highly recommend great range of Mexican to try can't find these many options in any seaonsed Mexican branches.

Really lovely service, very attentive! Food looked great and tasted even better! I will be back for some Tequilla

The best restaurant experience I've had in years, impeccable service, food was unfaultable and authentic and the prices are affordable and for the amount of food you get you really can't go wrong here. The staff are welcoming and friendly and go out of there way to make you feel welcome and comfortable waiting on your every need. The food comes at a timely pace and delivers punchy authentic flavours that I already miss now writing this review. Will absolutely be returning.

Food was amazing and well presented. The owner is so accommodating and lovely and I could not recommend enough.

Excellent restaurant, lovely food and great service.

OMG, this place is so good. We actually only went in here out of convenience but I'm so glad we did! Everything was absolutely gorgeous, we kept stealing each others food because we couldn't decide which was best. The handmade cocktails were 2 for 1 as well.

The food at The Burrito is delicious. Great flavours and beautifully presented. There is also a complete menu of vegan options in addition to the main menu. A great restaurant and very welcoming. There are so many other things I’d like to try so will definitely be eating at The Burrito again.