This is a great, local eatery. Granted, I teach at Murray State, and I can walk there from my apartment, and from my office on campus, so that may explain why I end up here a lot. However, the food is consistently good, and the staff is courteous and professional. This restaurant operates in the style of Willies, Barbaritos, etc. You queue up in front of a counter, select burrito, quesadilla, taco, or salad, and then move down the line adding various meats and/or veggies. The combo comes with chips and a drink. Everything I have tried has been adequate to excellent - with burritos, they steam the tortilla, and sometimes they can get a bit soggy and doughy; the quesadilla is my favorite, and while it takes a bit longer to prepare (they heat it in a sandwich press), it is excellent; the chips are thin, slightly warm, and not too oily. They have a variety of salsas for your chips, and a house made fruit tea, all of which make it stand out a bit from a "chain" restaurant. The decor and seating are ample and friendly, and a bit eclectic (water feature inside the restaurant, hammock swing seating). Finally, they offer a "frequent diner" card that will earn you a free meal after you eat there a number of times. All in all, I welcome local businesses that provide consistent quality food at an affordable price.
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Sam G.
I think the salsa here is great. However, the meat is poor quality and too chewy. I agree with the other poster that the guacamole leaves something to be desired. I also don't appreciate that they charge so much extra for chips, it's kind of an insult.
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Thomas G.
Great food but not much atmosphere. Fresh food and build your own burritos and quesadillas. Try the burrito with spinach tortilla. Great spot for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Bethany G.
The Burrito Shack in Murray is amazing!!!! Great food, great service and daily specials!!! Love!
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Duncan W.
Rode the Harley to Murray and decided to take the plunge. This place is simple, friendly and have some of Kentucky's best craft brew, West Sixth IPA. I ordered a veggie burrito with black beans and all the fixings. I had to get a fork to finish it. Hot salsa is good but the habanero salsa is the perfect blend of flavor and spice... Just hot enough to make your lips burn. The pineapple salsa is wonderful also. Fresh, spicy, friendly and good beer... My new favorite place to eat in Murray Kentucky.
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Ted C.
I think that there is something missing from The Burrito Shack. I came here this past weekend and figured it a promising, cheap, quick, tasty meal since it was right near, or on campus. I ordered a large steak burrito with mushrooms and onions and peppers-which was an added dollar up charge and got a combo with chips. My buddy got a small chicken burrito but got a large tub of guacomole added to his combo. My friend sat down and started eating earlier than I did since my burrito was loaded up with so many veggies that it required multiple attempts and tortillas to try to wrap it up in. I think the person that took my order was new and instead of having someone else take over a person who I believe was the manager let him continue as a learning experience, which is something I would be okay with if it was someone else's burrito but I got mine and it had already kind of cooled off. I barely sat down when my friend said that that the guacomole was the worst he's had ever. He's given to hyperbole so I tried it out and I had to agree, it wasn't that the flavors were bad it was that there was no flavor at all. The guacomole was just a flavorless green paste with no taste in it. I think that it was a prepackaged serving but even supermarket guacs I've had tasted better. Similarly, my steak was missing something as well, we both agreed that the adobo was lacking and it didn't enhance the meats well. I know there are better places in Murray and little disappointed we ended up here to eat.
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Kelly C.
I love the Burrito Shack! It is one of my favorite places to eat in Murray. Most of the restaurants in Murray have a wide selection of intensely greasy food, so the Burrito Shack is a nice change of pace. Although I don't feel like I would choose it over Qdoba, that doesn't matter because there is of course not a Qdoba in Murray. Their burritos are decently sized (although I have heard several complaints from friends that they are too small). The price is decent, but maybe a little high compared to other restaurants in Murray. The taste is very fresh. They have several varieties of salsa. I have only tried mild and it was quite delicious! They also have quick and friendly service. Its not the kind of place to go for a "dining experience" since you order at the counter, but it does make for some great take out. Their location (by the gates on campus) also makes for the perfect lunch location if you're on campus.
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Elizabeth C.
Kelly C.. - you are right on, the food felt healthier in nature, leaving me feeling like I had made a great decision. I was pleased with the prices until I added a side of Guac... someone needs to tell them that a mashed up avocado is not guacamole... and $2 for a small side of it is ridiculous.... but you made up for that with your Queso.... it was amazing!
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Bart L.
Great Food, for a low price. One of my favorite restaurants in Murray. Beware.. getting it to-go is always the better choice, after spending an enjoyable hour inside you will smell like burrito shack for days.
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Earleene W.
If you are looking for a "Chipotle-like" or "Qudoba-like" place to eat in Murray this is the only place to go. The Burritos are good and fresh. Be warned though they have some of the hottest jalapenos I have eaten! Good queso and the salsa is all their own recipe and fresh.
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Jyoti N.
Awesome burritos and it's just like chipotle. There burrito is huge and i like the salsa bar. My favorite place to eat burrito. Yummy yummy.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : No Caters : No
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.
Keith W.
This is a great, local eatery. Granted, I teach at Murray State, and I can walk there from my apartment, and from my office on campus, so that may explain why I end up here a lot. However, the food is consistently good, and the staff is courteous and professional. This restaurant operates in the style of Willies, Barbaritos, etc. You queue up in front of a counter, select burrito, quesadilla, taco, or salad, and then move down the line adding various meats and/or veggies. The combo comes with chips and a drink. Everything I have tried has been adequate to excellent - with burritos, they steam the tortilla, and sometimes they can get a bit soggy and doughy; the quesadilla is my favorite, and while it takes a bit longer to prepare (they heat it in a sandwich press), it is excellent; the chips are thin, slightly warm, and not too oily. They have a variety of salsas for your chips, and a house made fruit tea, all of which make it stand out a bit from a "chain" restaurant. The decor and seating are ample and friendly, and a bit eclectic (water feature inside the restaurant, hammock swing seating). Finally, they offer a "frequent diner" card that will earn you a free meal after you eat there a number of times. All in all, I welcome local businesses that provide consistent quality food at an affordable price.
(4)Sam G.
I think the salsa here is great. However, the meat is poor quality and too chewy. I agree with the other poster that the guacamole leaves something to be desired. I also don't appreciate that they charge so much extra for chips, it's kind of an insult.
(2)Thomas G.
Great food but not much atmosphere. Fresh food and build your own burritos and quesadillas. Try the burrito with spinach tortilla. Great spot for a quick lunch or dinner.
(4)Bethany G.
The Burrito Shack in Murray is amazing!!!! Great food, great service and daily specials!!! Love!
(5)Duncan W.
Rode the Harley to Murray and decided to take the plunge. This place is simple, friendly and have some of Kentucky's best craft brew, West Sixth IPA. I ordered a veggie burrito with black beans and all the fixings. I had to get a fork to finish it. Hot salsa is good but the habanero salsa is the perfect blend of flavor and spice... Just hot enough to make your lips burn. The pineapple salsa is wonderful also. Fresh, spicy, friendly and good beer... My new favorite place to eat in Murray Kentucky.
(5)Ted C.
I think that there is something missing from The Burrito Shack. I came here this past weekend and figured it a promising, cheap, quick, tasty meal since it was right near, or on campus. I ordered a large steak burrito with mushrooms and onions and peppers-which was an added dollar up charge and got a combo with chips. My buddy got a small chicken burrito but got a large tub of guacomole added to his combo. My friend sat down and started eating earlier than I did since my burrito was loaded up with so many veggies that it required multiple attempts and tortillas to try to wrap it up in. I think the person that took my order was new and instead of having someone else take over a person who I believe was the manager let him continue as a learning experience, which is something I would be okay with if it was someone else's burrito but I got mine and it had already kind of cooled off. I barely sat down when my friend said that that the guacomole was the worst he's had ever. He's given to hyperbole so I tried it out and I had to agree, it wasn't that the flavors were bad it was that there was no flavor at all. The guacomole was just a flavorless green paste with no taste in it. I think that it was a prepackaged serving but even supermarket guacs I've had tasted better. Similarly, my steak was missing something as well, we both agreed that the adobo was lacking and it didn't enhance the meats well. I know there are better places in Murray and little disappointed we ended up here to eat.
(1)Kelly C.
I love the Burrito Shack! It is one of my favorite places to eat in Murray. Most of the restaurants in Murray have a wide selection of intensely greasy food, so the Burrito Shack is a nice change of pace. Although I don't feel like I would choose it over Qdoba, that doesn't matter because there is of course not a Qdoba in Murray. Their burritos are decently sized (although I have heard several complaints from friends that they are too small). The price is decent, but maybe a little high compared to other restaurants in Murray. The taste is very fresh. They have several varieties of salsa. I have only tried mild and it was quite delicious! They also have quick and friendly service. Its not the kind of place to go for a "dining experience" since you order at the counter, but it does make for some great take out. Their location (by the gates on campus) also makes for the perfect lunch location if you're on campus.
(4)Elizabeth C.
Kelly C.. - you are right on, the food felt healthier in nature, leaving me feeling like I had made a great decision. I was pleased with the prices until I added a side of Guac... someone needs to tell them that a mashed up avocado is not guacamole... and $2 for a small side of it is ridiculous.... but you made up for that with your Queso.... it was amazing!
(4)Bart L.
Great Food, for a low price. One of my favorite restaurants in Murray. Beware.. getting it to-go is always the better choice, after spending an enjoyable hour inside you will smell like burrito shack for days.
(5)Earleene W.
If you are looking for a "Chipotle-like" or "Qudoba-like" place to eat in Murray this is the only place to go. The Burritos are good and fresh. Be warned though they have some of the hottest jalapenos I have eaten! Good queso and the salsa is all their own recipe and fresh.
(4)Jyoti N.
Awesome burritos and it's just like chipotle. There burrito is huge and i like the salsa bar. My favorite place to eat burrito. Yummy yummy.
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