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Currito - Burritos Without Borders

121 E Fifth St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
  • (513) 579-1333
  • Store is closed

Currito - Burritos Without Borders Menu

  • Bowls and Burritos
  • Salads
  • Snacks
  • Sides
  • Desserts
  • Beverages

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  • Beverages

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  • Jake V.

    I have to give this place a 3-star because the service here was very good. The workers were super nice and explained everything to me (since it was my first time going). I didn't feel rushed and we actually had a nice conversation! But I must say, the food just didn't taste very good to me. My friend and I each ordered different things (the teriyaki burrito and the tofu burrito) and I just wasn't a big fan of it. Since taste is totally objective, you may love this place. At the least I can say that the atmosphere is cool and the employees are great. My suggestion is to give it a try and see for yourself!

    (3)

  • Ben R.

    Places like this downtown mostly cater to the downtown lunch crowd and Currito is no exception. If you get there after 11:30 on a weekday get ready for a line! Overall though the wait is worth the food they serve. Compared to other lunch restaurant options downtown Currito is a good mix of quality and price with plenty of options. I typically go for the selection of "off the shelf" ingredient combinations that they offer but haven't been let down yet. I'm sure I'll end up here often with coworkers because even though it is a burrito place you can get many types of different offerings with a wider selection than most other burrito places.

    (4)

  • Louise D.

    I like this spot for a quick lunch. The staff is friendly, the system very fast. I tried the tikka massala bowl and really liked it. It's not haute cuisine but it is good and fast and a lot cleaner and friendlier than Chipotle. A great addition to Fountain Square!

    (4)

  • David M.

    As a Xavier student, I have eaten Currito more times then I would care to admit. Perhaps unfairly, the good things about Currito no longer phase me and I have seen more than my share of the bad. This particular location is certainly better than the Xavier location in terms of service. Mainly because this location is forced to be very efficient and the Xavier location employs college students that probably don't want to be there. That being said, Currito does have decent food and there are a few reasons why I may voluntarily choose Currito (although that rarely happens now that I've graduated). The main reason why I like Currito is its variety of flavors. Even Qdoba can't match the overall breadth of options that Currito has. For instance, in addition to every traditional burrito topping, currito has the option to choose Buffalo, Terriyaki, and Thai-flavored burritos. These options are all very tasty, even if the quality of ingredients is sometimes lacking. Try Currito if you want a new take on the burrito scene but don't expect a life-changing experience.

    (3)

  • Megan M.

    So I am Chipotle's biggest fan. To the point where I eat there at least weekly. But I've gotta say - Currito is slowly working it's way up on my favorite list. It's not surpassed Chipotle yet, but it's getting close! I don't go for all the fancy schmancy stuff at Currito (read: hummus, tofu, etc.). I get exactly the same ingredients as I get at Chipotle (rice, chicken, two salsas, and cheese). I also add some broccoli just to make myself feel less guilty. It is delicious. Trust me!

    (5)

  • Greg O.

    I love that you can get small, or regular sized burritos. Avoid the bowl, they charge you more for that. I also love that it has brown rice options. I have been here enough times to have gone through their basic burritos, and I must say they are not boring. They cover the range of profiles from the intense buffalo burrito, to the subtle tikka masala burrito, Oh, and they have like 4 registers and 2 assembly lines, so there is no way you're going to be waiting a long time for food. Now, the down side. This place has serious problems with cold blasts from the outside during the winter. Other negatives, too many people go here for lunch, so it can be difficult to find a seat.

    (4)

  • Tiera A.

    Eh, I tried really hard not to update this review and take this place from 3 to 1 star but enough is enough. I'm not sure what has happened here but the service and food at Currito is on a serious decline. The ingredients no longer seem fresh and service is truly lacking. Recently I went to Currito with a friend. She ordered food and I was just tagging along for some company. I specifically heard her tell the cashier NOT to put corn on her burrito bowl; my friend is pregnant and has issues that prevent her from being able to eat corn. The cashier read my friend's order back to her and it was correct. We got to the end of the line where my friend's food was being packed up to go and she noticed that there was corn on her burrito. She let the lady know that she could not have corn and that she already requested her burrito not to include corn. The woman gave my friend the death stare and told her that she should've told the cashier that in advance. Perplexed, my friend told the woman that she already told the cashier that she absolutely could not have corn. The woman proceeded to argue with my friend until the manager came over. The manager came over and inquired about the situation. He even went as far as to ask which cashier took the order. Why did this even matter? Why not just re-make the order without the corn and keep the line moving? Their behavior toward my friend in this instance was completely out of order and awful customer service. My friend kept her cool yet stood her ground. They finally re-made her order and we were out the door. And nope, no apology whatsoever. Now after the nonsense mentioned above, I really should not have gone back to Currito but I was in a time crunch and needed to grab a quick meal before a meeting. I stopped by and ordered a Summer Bowl. My food was made pretty quickly and I was out the door. I headed to where my meeting was located and began to eat my food. I took a bite out of the mango salsa and there was complete shock to my senses and taste buds. The salsa was FROZEN! Yes, frozen! Cold! Not room temp, not warm, COLD! It tasted like it was literally just taken out of the freezer. Ugh... the frozen salsa completely made everything else in my bowl cold. The chicken, the rice and the beans were all cold. I couldn't even eat it. If it weren't for the fact that I had to be at a meeting soon after, I would've taken that bowl right back to Currito and demanded my money back. Also, worth a mention is the guacamole that was green-ish brown, like it had been sitting out for hours. I used to be a fan of Currito but I will not be back there for a very long time.

    (1)

  • Sara S.

    They are always ridiculously busy over lunch, but they are always super quick!! Their mango smoothie is a must try...I would even venture to say that it is one of the best smoothies that I have ever had.

    (5)

  • Misty E.

    A few coworkers and I had Currito delivered a few days ago. We work a bit far from Fountain Square but still within their delivery area. We were told over the phone it would be about 30 minutes. After an hour passed we called to check on the order and the same woman who originally told us 30 minutes said there was a giant order before ours and they were behind (we've heard this same thing from other coworkers who have ordered in the past). She then said our food was on its way. After ANOTHER half an hour our food arrived. If we were told it would be over an hour it would not have been that big of a deal...we know we are downtown and it was around lunchtime, but we were told 30 minutes. After we told the delivery guy how long it took he said "well, it's a really long walk." He then proceeded to say that the reason it took so long is because there were women in the kitchen. At first we thought he was joking but he then continued on about how if men were in the kitchen it would have gotten to us quicker but its the women who are slowing everything down. We we're shocked. The food itself was not horrible. I got the summer burrito bowl with black beans and mango salsa. It definitely was no Chipotle but still not the worst food. It was the service that will most likely prevent us from ordering food from there again.

    (2)

  • Joel L.

    I'm a fan. The concept is interesting. It takes a little more time than Chipotle but the larger variety of options is worth the extra time.

    (4)

  • Katie F.

    Teriyaki tofu burrito was so good! I got this burrito exactly how the menu read and I really enjoyed it. It tasted different from all of the other chains that I frequent.

    (4)

  • Jacinta Y.

    I ate here over the weekend, and it's a pretty standard place if you've ever been to Qdoba, Moe's, Chipotle, etc. They do have a lot more interesting options here though, and I was pretty pleased overall, but I do think the steak was a bit on the dry side. I'd probably try a different meat option if I returned.

    (3)

  • Missy L.

    Currito you really surprised me (in a good way). Knowing the basic concept I was under the impression Currito was just a glorified Chipotle. Another build your own burrito chain like all the others (Re: Hothead, Qdoba...the list goes on). I stopped by one day after work because the location is right across the street from where I catch the bus and I was entering the 'hanger zone.' That dreaded area of hungry where someone looking at you the wrong way can send you over the edge. There was absolutely no one in Currito so I knew it would be a quick in and out. I was surprised by their menu. I had to take a few moments to look at all the options (you can also just build your own burrito). I finally settled on the Currito House Salad with Chicken. It seemed the safest (though you can go crazy and get an Indian burrito or many other flavor options). The House Salad tastes fresh and the flavors are matched perfectly. It comes with creamy lime dressing on the side...so refreshing! For a quick option Currito is a winner!

    (4)

  • Sarah F.

    New-ish fancy burrito place (part of regional chain) downtown. Their particular shtick is bringing flavors from other cultures to a burrito (e.g. Indian, Thai, etc.) and they have a few more ingredient choices than usual. They offer both small and regular size burritos as well as bowls and they have combos with chips, drinks, etc. On a recent visit, I tried a small Bangkok burrito with chicken and an iced tea (and shared some chips & salsa with a friend). The burrito was indeed small and expensive for the size (small burrito + drink = $8) and the predominate flavor/ingredient by far was the chunks of cucumber. There was very little chicken and I didn't really get the rich peanut flavor I was hoping for from the sauce (more acidic/spicy). One thing I didn't realize was that if you order a specialty burrito (vs. build your own), you need to specify when ordering if you want anything different; otherwise, they will just automatically make it as listed. The iced tea is Fuze brand and they have unsweetened and green tea with honey (a half and half combo is really good and not too sweet). The inevitable comparison is to Chipotle and for me, it falls short. I would certainly give it another try, but next time order a build-your-own regular size burrito to have a little more control over exactly what goes in.

    (3)

  • Karen D.

    MMM good, just stopped by for lunch with a friend today. Walked right in, our orders were taken promptly with a smile and our food served hot & fresh. I selected Summer Chicken bowl, while friend selected Mediterranean Tofu bowl. My Summer Chicken bowl just hit the spot, mixture of cilantro, lime and black beans, corn and rice. My friend enjoyed her Mediterranean bowl, which also looked very good. I will return for more Burritos without Borders soon.

    (4)

  • Bob N.

    I had lunch there today and the food is very good. My biggest complaint is that the noise level is VERY high. It has poor acoustics so any noise gets amplified. But they make it worse by cranking up the music too loud. I guess if I were a bar person it might be something that wouldn't bother me, but I like to be able to have a conversation without having to speak really loud. With that change it would be 5 stars for me!

    (4)

  • Anjelica N.

    Right around the corner from Fountain square, this spot is always bustling during the lunch break hours. Nonetheless, the service is always pretty quick. This is always a giant plus especially when I'm rushing. However, comparatively to Chipotle... I'm just not a fan. There's more variety yes but I'm a classic burrito bowl kind of girl and the flavors here don't cut it. The meat is always under-seasoned, the cilantro lime rice is dry and salsas are just lack-lustered. Also, the prices higher and customer service...is just not good. I've been to this location several times and every time, the cashier has a sour-puss on his/her face. They're impatient and just not very welcoming. Lucky, they're fast with a good location.

    (2)

  • Ben N.

    I'd been aware of Currito over by UC ever since we moved to Cincinnati a few years ago, and I'd been pretty skeptical. First, what the hell is a "Currito"? A curry burrito? A burrito that offers the "cure" for your hunger? A burrito you're curious about? A burrito that's "current" and hip? See, the name of this place creates instant confusion. (FWIW, an Internet search reflects that "currito" roughly translates to "working man.") Second, Currito's byline is "burritos without borders," which Currito's website pitches as some sort of novel concept. In other words, Thai burritos, teriyaki burritos, Mediterranean burritos, and so on. Well, Currito, I've been around awhile, and I've been here and there, and your concept ain't novel. In fact, your concept has been around since at least the 1990s, which is about how long I've been unimpressed by it. So I never went. But I work downtown and had grown tired of the overcrowded and not-so-well-run chain burrito place that's been downtown for a couple of years. (You know, that other burrito place that begins with a "C.") Currito recently opened up this shop a stone's throw from work, so it was inevitable that I was going to pop in. And I'm glad I did. Currrito's pretty solid in comparison to a lot of the Cal-Mex/San-Fran-style burrito competition. In fact, it's better than most around here. Everything tastes pretty fresh and flavorful. I haven't tried any of the burritos represented by the "burritos without borders" tagline, but the "classic" and "summer" are pretty straightforward Cal-Mex burritos. The former comes with pinto beans and pico, and the latter with black beans and magno salsa. One excellent idea that sets Currito apart from its competition is to heat up the burrito in a press just before it's served, which melts the cheese and imparts some additional flavor to the tortilla. But while Currito's barbacoa and carnitas are pretty tasty, they tend to be a little dry, in contrast to the "C" chain's tender, sous-vided-in-Chicago (yes, it's apparently true) carnitas and barbacoa. Another nice thing Currito does is offer burritos in "regular" and "small" sizes. The small is actually decent-sized and is about a buck cheaper. The only immediate difference I can tell between the small and regular is that the regular seems to have more rice. That's not much value for your extra dollar. The restaurant is sharp-looking and clean. But as Stephen G. says, it is clamorously loud when more than a few diners are present. Another big plus: Currito is a local business. Its owners are the same folks who have opened the wildly popular Bakersfield OTR. Overall, 3.75 stars, and a very welcome downtown lunch addition.

    (4)

  • Caroline W.

    Wow, how does one even begin to describe Currito? I I love burritos but the same old thing from Qdoba or Chipotle (where every burrito tastes the same) just doesn't do it for me. Enter Currito. It's like the United Nations of burritos - well, almost. The menu is a bit too small but "burritos without borders" describes them just fine. My husband and I got three burritos to split - the Bangkok, Tikka Masala and the Buffalo. All with different meats too, just to get some variety. All three burritos were just fantastic. I can't pick a favorite - because all of them were so delicious in their own separate ways. What's even better is that at the end they put them in a sort of grill thing to make them even hotter. After a 30 minute drive from downtown (we got take-out on our way home) to Mason the burritos WERE STILL STEAMING! Holy cow! I can't imagine how hot they must be to people eating in the restaurant, but they cooled off quickly after we took them out of the foil wrappers. I'd like to see the menu get expanded to have more other interesting styles of cuisine-in-a-burrito, but for now the menu is suitable and delicious. The burritos are fairly priced, filling and the website even has nutritional info for all of them (minus the meats, annoyingly.) This is a great place to go for burrito lovers and all who are very hungry.

    (4)

  • Channon S.

    It's good but the portions are skimpy compared to Burrito Joe's or Chipotle. Had a Bangkok bowl and it tasted nice but it waa 90% rice and not enough chicken or veggies.

    (3)

  • Ryan H.

    This is my favorite "Fast Food Burrito Joint". It BLOWS Chipotle out of the water. They have a bottle of Sriracha at every table... c'mon... that's out-freakin'-standing!

    (5)

  • Tony S.

    I have to say I am not really that impressed with the place. I work downtown so I wanted to try something new in the square area. The line did move fast and they seemed friendly. I did like the fact they had smoothie drinks. I got a strawberry smoothie and a build your own. A little on the pricier side but all in all the food was good. The bowl did seem bigger than what the competitors around seem to give but I don't know if that is because they are still new to the area or if that will change. For now it is ok, nothing too special I thought for another burritos/taco place.

    (3)

  • Michael E.

    Safe downtown lunch choice. Fresh take on burritos, yet Chipotle's still king.

    (3)

  • Stephen G.

    OK, cards on the table time... I'm not the biggest fan of Mexican cuisine. It unnecessarily 'confuses' me, that whole "what's the difference between burritos, chimichangas, tacos and tortillas?" thing together with the concept of 'refried beans'. Why would beans be refried and why couldn't I have been served them when they were fresh rather than merely warmed up? I'm maybe exaggerating my disdain but it's fact that whenever my wife suggests we try out a new Mexican eatery a little part of my soul departs on vacation. And not to Guadalajara. So I surprised myself this past week when I suggested to the wife that we could try lunch together at the new Currito location downtown. I did that because I knew how much the missus enjoys Mexican food, the choice of vegetarian options usually impressive. Plus, if I'm being entirely honest, I had sneaked a peek at their menu online and they appeared to offer a simple choice of 'decision-free' burritos and the Bangkok Burrito sounded like something out of the ordinary and, as such, might be a tasty option for an self-avowed gringo. The restaurant is near the downtown bus terminals and the first impression upon walking in is ... damn, this place is noisy... I said, DAMN, THIS PLACE IS NOISY! Granted it was lunchtime and packed to the gills with people waiting and dining, but there appears to be nothing - by way of any soft furnishing or insulation - in the entire space to cut down on any noise and it almost seems as if the sound is somehow electronically amplified by hidden microphones and 10,000W loudspeakers. A server was greeting people in line and we couldn't hear what he said to us. The person taking our order couldn't hear what we wanted without us having to shout it across the counter and when our order was ready we didn't hear our number called. Like I said... LOUD! If they'd offered earplugs as a side I would've bought a pair. That was the minus. The big plus was that the food was good. Very good. My aforementioned Bangkok Burrito - packed with Thai peanut sauce, Asian slaw, cucumber rice and (my choice of) chicken really hit the spot, the flavors all mingling beautifully. The missus opted for the Summer Burrito, a combination of black beans, mango salsa, melted cheese and rice with her preferred Organic Tofu and she declared it a big hit too. The burritos come in 3 different sizes. We both chose the modest 'small' which ran about 6 bucks each, plus a rather hefty (IMHO) $1.25 for the addition of guacamole. I've been 'forced' into returning to places like Chipotle in the past, but I don't think I'll be forced into returning to Currito as I'm now quite eager to try out a couple of their other offerings, in particular the Teriyaki Burrito which seems to have received rave reviews at their alternative (earlier) locations. It's certainly nice that downtown now has an additional 'affordable option' to choose from and nicer still that it's courtesy of a local Cincinnati company.

    (4)

  • Jackie D.

    Awesome, super-fresh food that won't break the bank. The staff always gets fresh cilantro for me (it's not on the line) to put on top of my Currito bowls. Definitely a downtown favorite.

    (4)

  • Karly B.

    This review is for their delivery service. My co-workers and I ordered Currito for delivery yesterday for a work lunch. I entered my address for delivery and placed our orders. I got a confirmation saying that it would be delivered in the next 30 minutes. I got a call 30 minutes later asking where we are located. I told them where our office is and she said she was on her way. 15-20 minutes later we still had no food so I decided to call the restaurant to see what was up. The man I spoke with said our delivery woman would be here in 5 minutes. I went downstairs to wait for her outside. While waiting, she called me and said "Um I tried to call you 3 times and you never answered. I was there and I just left". She flat out lied to me. I have perfect cell reception in my building and never showed a missed call or voicemail, and I had been standing right out front for quite some time and never saw her. As I continued to talk to her she then just admitted that our office was too far for delivery, since they only deliver in a 2 block radius. Yes, we are much further than 2 blocks, and I didn't even realize that they delivered on foot and thought they had a car. So at this point it's been over an hour since we placed our order and past lunch time so I talked with her to figure out my options. My only option was to come pick up the order in the store. We had to drive there during our work meeting time to pick it up and were never offered an apology for the woman lying to me, not even a discount for how insanely they messed up our delivery. My suggestion would be to outline on their website where they deliver to, because as a customer it is not clear at all - or at least call me right away and tell me that our office is too far and have me come right then to pick it up. And perhaps let the delivery woman know that lying to a customer is just going to make them very very upset and want to write a yelp review. On the bright side, I do like the food here and hopefully will get over this bad experience to be a repeat customer.

    (1)

  • Steve H.

    This place has so many options to add to your meat. You can choose the size too. I look forward to Currito when visiting Nati.

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    At first it seemed like your typical Qdoba or Chipotles, but a close look at the menu will tell a different story. It is not just Mexican burritos, but burritos from around the world. The Meditarranian burrito is a great with Feta and cucumbers. The summer burrito is loaded with black beans and mangos. There are many other types to choose from, so don't think just Mexican. The term "without borders" definitely applies here...

    (4)

  • Kristie S.

    This location has only been open for about a week and I've been twice if that tells you anything. On Monday we went around 11:30 to get carry out for a noon meeting. We had no wait at all. I got my standard, the Teriyaki with tofu. On Friday I met my husband for lunch at noon. The line looked long, but with two assembly lines it moved quickly. This time I got the classic with tofu and opted for black beans. I prefer the Teriyaki. As the previous post says it was LOUD. My husband and I were yelling to carry on a conversation. To sum it up, great vegetarian options and quick service. Downsides are the chips and the lack of an online pre-order option like several other restaurants offer downtown.

    (4)

  • Susan L.

    I was curious what Burrito's without borders meant, but it was obvious when you looked at their menu, their Burritos are based on different cuisines. Even though you can totally customize your burrito, when I first go to a place, I tend to order a predefined items just to get a feel for them. I had their Thai variation. It was excellent, a little spicy but also lighter than many burrito's. I did takeaway, so I cannot comment on what it is like to eat their. They have 2 assemble lines (it is set up like subway or chipolata), so the line goes quickly. I will definitely be back and try something else. Another thing I like it that there are 2 sizes of burritos (they also will do bowl versions too). For a quick lunch it is worth a visit and a nice addition to the southeast side of downtown.

    (4)

  • Mike M.

    the tops. see my other review for this spot. just the tops.

    (5)

  • Scot H.

    nice selection, yet still simple. long lines move quickly. love the honey sweetened green tea.

    (3)

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Map

Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 7:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    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 : No
    Dogs Allowed : No
    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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