Blockheads Burritos

(212) 213-3332

499 Third Ave
New York, NY 10016 40.7454 -73.9785

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Neighborhoods: Kips Bay, Midtown

Hours:

Daily 11:30am-12am

Price:

$$

Last updated 7.19.10

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Food Delivery

Cuisine:

Mexican

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What People Are Saying About Blockheads Burritos

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The Scene – This storefront eatery is decked with colorful Mexican art and party kitsch, but it gets dim and moody enough in the evenings to suit a date. The cleanliness of the small open kitchen and its appetizing fresh-ingredient displays encourage the appetite. The menu is large and sometimes confusing; the service informal but polite. – – The Food – Surprisingly tasty Texas-style barbecue gives this place culinary flexibility beyond that of most wrap-and-burrito shacks. The sweetness of succulent barbecued pork and thick salsa cruda counterpoint a salty and…

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What to Drink:
Skip the many choices of flavored margaritas--they are invariably too saccharine. The traditional lime ones, however, taste great and pack a punch.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The atmosphere was fun and if you sit by the window, there is a lot of people-watching to be had!”
  2. “It's not going to win any awards for its decor, but the food is good, the portions are big, and the prices are low.”
drinks
80.0% positive
  1. “But overall its a good place to go for mexican and drinks with friends.”
  2. “My worst experience ever was when my friends and I went there for happy hour and were charged for drinks we didn't have.”
  3. “While the drink specials and food at Blockheads are good and can be a deal, I would think twice before venturing to this establishment.”
  4. “good watering hole kind of place, stop by after work for some good, cheap drinks.”
  5. “Also, good price for the food and drinks.”
food quality
92.06000328063965% positive
  1. “Prices are very reasonable for the area and the complimentary chips and salsa are great.”
  2. “The waiters and waittress appear nice and friendly, but get so swamped that they neglect you after awhile and you end up waiting for drinking and refills on chips and salsa.”
  3. “The food, particlarly the oft-neglected salsa, was very fresh and portions were a decent size.”
  4. “Also, good price for the food and drinks.”
  5. “Love the food- the chicken burrito is delish.”
  6. “The salsa was fresh and homemade.”
  7. “This place is great for lunch (get the crispy chicken wrap.”
  8. “The food was good, i liked mine and my wife was not to happy with hers.”
  9. “do recommend this restaurant for anyone who wants a quiet, well-priced, high quality meal.”
  10. “Fantastic food.”
  11. “can't even remember what the food was like, after experiencing the worst service of my life.”
  12. “It's not going to win any awards for its decor, but the food is good, the portions are big, and the prices are low.”
  13. “always thought the food was decent, but not spectacular and the price fair, but no bargain.”
  14. “The chips and salsa are great.”
  15. “They have fantastic salsa, entrees & specials & make great Margaritas.”
  16. “Came here for brunch on a Sunday - chips and salsa were passable - salsa didn't taste fresh.”
  17. “The food was delicious and plentiful, the service was good (helpful recommendations), and the price was very reasonable.”
  18. “While the drink specials and food at Blockheads are good and can be a deal, I would think twice before venturing to this establishment.”
  19. “Great food, even better Margaritas!”
  20. “Good food, 'ritas, and rooftop deck”
  21. “The $3 margaritas and the tasty food are a great reason to eat at this place, but last month for the eve of my sister's 21st birthday we decided to celebrate with a late dinner at Blockheads.”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Great burritos - lots of unique items and vegetarian options.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “good watering hole kind of place, stop by after work for some good, cheap drinks.”
  2. “But overall its a good place to go for mexican and drinks with friends.”
  3. “The $3 margaritas and the tasty food are a great reason to eat at this place, but last month for the eve of my sister's 21st birthday we decided to celebrate with a late dinner at Blockheads.”
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. “The hostess was very snotty and then the manager made such a big production out of it (you could tell he thought he was managing China Grille on a Saturday night), that we have decided not to go back until they are both gone, which should not be long give”
service
77.77999877929688% positive
  1. “argued with her that at midnight she will be 21, and received a rude response.”
  2. “It's a hell of a lot better than Taco Bell and the service isn't that bad.”
  3. “The waiters and waittress appear nice and friendly, but get so swamped that they neglect you after awhile and you end up waiting for drinking and refills on chips and salsa.”
  4. “On the downside, I agree with some of the other posts in that the service is less than great.”
  5. “The hostess was very snotty and then the manager made such a big production out of it (you could tell he thought he was managing China Grille on a Saturday night), that we have decided not to go back until they are both gone, which should not be long give”
  6. “can't even remember what the food was like, after experiencing the worst service of my life.”
  7. “The atmosphere was fun and if you sit by the window, there is a lot of people-watching to be had!”
  8. “When you trade out a friendly staff for a hostile one, I'm done.”
  9. “The food was delicious and plentiful, the service was good (helpful recommendations), and the price was very reasonable.”
value
90.4800033569336% positive
  1. “Also, good price for the food and drinks.”
  2. “am usually a huge fan of Blockheads.”
  3. “It's not going to win any awards for its decor, but the food is good, the portions are big, and the prices are low.”
  4. “The food was delicious and plentiful, the service was good (helpful recommendations), and the price was very reasonable.”
  5. “The food, particlarly the oft-neglected salsa, was very fresh and portions were a decent size.”
  6. “always thought the food was decent, but not spectacular and the price fair, but no bargain.”
  7. “good watering hole kind of place, stop by after work for some good, cheap drinks.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “Fun, good & quick”
  2. “The hostess was very snotty and then the manager made such a big production out of it (you could tell he thought he was managing China Grille on a Saturday night), that we have decided not to go back until they are both gone, which should not be long give”
3 Star Rating: Average

11/11/09

For youngens trying to save money.

by Kawea at Citysearch

I go here from time to time to get my drink on and eat alotta okay tasting food for a low cost. It's a hell of a lot better than Taco Bell and the service isn't that bad. Viva la Sangria!

:)

  • Pros: Cheap drinks, Cheap food, fun decor
  • Cons: Not "Mexican" food. Badly crowded after rush-hour.
1 Star Rating: Poor

09/26/09

All around terrible

by kalea19 at Citysearch

I agree with all those before me - service could be better. Or at least, existent.

Food was dry and disgusting. Service was worse than I've ever seen in NYC. Honestly, can't believe this place is still here!

  • Pros: Nothing
  • Cons: Everything
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/15/09

Great food, even better Margaritas!!!

by ligirl513 at Citysearch

Love the food- the chicken burrito is delish. Even better are the margaritas! We will sometimes come here instead of going to bars! Also, good price for the food and drinks.

  • Pros: Margaritas!!
  • Cons: Service could be better
3 Star Rating: Average

01/06/09

It was ok!

by nycapri at Citysearch

The food was good, i liked mine and my wife was not to happy with hers. They added some crazy ingredients into the quesadilla. The decor was a bit wierd also. But overall its a good place to go for mexican and drinks with friends.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/17/06

Good food, 'ritas, and rooftop deck

by bbaigorri at Citysearch

This place is great for lunch (get the crispy chicken wrap... mmmm) or after work drinks. Prices are very reasonable for the area and the complimentary chips and salsa are great.

On the downside, I agree with some of the other posts in that the service is less than great.

  • Pros: Margaritas
  • Cons: Service

The Details on Blockheads Burritos

Place Categories:

  • good food
  • great oftneglected salsa
  • worst service
  • very reasonable price
  • great place
  • great better margaritas
  • worst experience
  • great happy hour specials
  • fantastic drink specials
  • not recommend restaurant
  • good fun
  • great burritos
  • nice waiters
  • nice waittress
  • big production
  • good drinks
  • decent sangria
  • helpful recommendations
  • fun atmosphere
  • friendly staff
  • good ritas
  • full bill
  • liked kaluha flan
  • big portions
  • great complimentary chips