Benny's Burritos

(212) 727-0584

113 Greenwich Ave
New York, NY 10014 40.7379 -74.0021

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Neighborhoods: West Village, Downtown

Price:

$$

Last updated 2.10.12

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Cash, Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Group Dining, Food Delivery, Outdoor Dining

Cuisine:

Mexican

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What People Are Saying About Benny's Burritos

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The Scene – Benny's Burritos is a popular whipping boy of the New York restaurant world, an institution whose Americanized take on a taqueria has incurred the sort of wrath normally reserved for a Starbucks. But all issues of authenticity aside, Benny's beating has been largely undeserved. It's a pleasant, unassuming spot for quick, cheap, fresh-tasting meals. And the service is generally friendly and attentive. – – The Food – California-style burritos are the mainstay of the menu. Veggie, bean and meat fillings are usually vibrant, wrapped up in large flour tortillas…

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The Extras:
Get it to go at the takeout location across the street.
The Extras:
Get it to go at the takeout location across the street.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “This place had a very laid-back atmosphere, with big portions of food.”
  2. “The service as well as the ambience is wonderful.”
  3. “The service is superb for such a low key spot; everyone is extremely friendly, fun, and fast!”
  4. “The food is excellent, the margaritas are great and the location and atmosphere are perfect.”
  5. “It's a fun place with great staff and great service.”
  6. “Benny's Burritos is fun, but a little to healthy”
  7. “The food has the magical property to induce a comfortable torpor which is most appreciated in the wintertime.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “but, I miss my vegan burrito with that yummy non-dairy sour cream!”
drinks
71.4300012588501% positive
  1. “Cheap drinks amazing burrito”
  2. “Great place for a cheap drink and some hearty food”
  3. “Their food is good, not fabulous, portions are very generous and after a few of their drinks you really don't care!”
  4. “They have some of the best and tastiest drink specials in the city.”
  5. “They also have mojitos for $3.50 and their other specialty margaritas are $4.50, so you can have some really good drinks for very little.”
  6. “The mediocre meal that followed was topped off with dirty looks from the bar staff.”
  7. “I'm a brutal critic but I do try to make the best of a bad meal or drink before giving up.”
food quality
81.25% positive
  1. “Great salads served in a blindingly-bright red torilla shell and heaped with guac; delicious (and surprisingly ungreasy) quesadillas; and not a bad chili.”
  2. “Gone is the incredible fresshmade sytle salsa.”
  3. “3.50 margaritas, etc... delicious burritos, great prices.”
  4. “The food's delicious, the service is always stellar and the scene is crowded and noisy, but we wouldn't have it any other way.”
  5. “Benny's on the west side used to be my favorite place to grab a margarita and a salad topped quesadilla with the girls.”
  6. “The food was delicious and the service was great.”
  7. “Can't go wrong for cheap, quick, tasty Mexican food - nothing amazing, but consistenly good.”
  8. “For those who don't know, a mojito should be prepared with: white rum, soda, and simple syrup poured over a generous helping of fresh mint muddled with3 or 4 slices of lime and a dash of sour to finish.”
  9. “Their food is good, not fabulous, portions are very generous and after a few of their drinks you really don't care!”
  10. “The food is great especially the Burritos!”
  11. “The mediocre meal that followed was topped off with dirty looks from the bar staff.”
  12. “I'm a brutal critic but I do try to make the best of a bad meal or drink before giving up.”
  13. “Great food”
  14. “Good food - GREAT Drinks!”
  15. “The chicken was dry and tasteless.”
  16. “Great place for a cheap drink and some hearty food”
  17. “The food has the magical property to induce a comfortable torpor which is most appreciated in the wintertime.”
  18. “The margaritas can't be beat at $3 each, the salsa for the complementary chips and salsa is delicious, and the food is very filling.”
  19. “This place had a very laid-back atmosphere, with big portions of food.”
  20. “The food is excellent, the margaritas are great and the location and atmosphere are perfect.”
  21. “Cheap drinks amazing burrito”
  22. “I'm appreciative that the bartender ran out for fresh mint but, taking my first sip, it was apparent that having ingredients on hand was not the only issue they had with their menu.”
  23. “The barbecue chicken burrito is my fave.”
  24. “but, I miss my vegan burrito with that yummy non-dairy sour cream!”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “I'm appreciative that the bartender ran out for fresh mint but, taking my first sip, it was apparent that having ingredients on hand was not the only issue they had with their menu.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “this is a great place for a mellow, cheap dinner with friends.”
  2. “Benny's is a great place to start the night”
service
85.0% positive
  1. “Service is sometimes slow, but always friendly.”
  2. “The service is superb for such a low key spot; everyone is extremely friendly, fun, and fast!”
  3. “Service is friendly, helpful and fast and lunch specials are truly a bargain.”
  4. “The service as well as the ambience is wonderful.”
  5. “It's a fun place with great staff and great service.”
  6. “The food was delicious and the service was great.”
  7. “The food's delicious, the service is always stellar and the scene is crowded and noisy, but we wouldn't have it any other way.”
  8. “I'm appreciative that the bartender ran out for fresh mint but, taking my first sip, it was apparent that having ingredients on hand was not the only issue they had with their menu.”
  9. “The service here is fast and friendly.”
  10. “The mediocre meal that followed was topped off with dirty looks from the bar staff.”
value
95.45000076293945% positive
  1. “This place had a very laid-back atmosphere, with big portions of food.”
  2. “Their food is good, not fabulous, portions are very generous and after a few of their drinks you really don't care!”
  3. “GREAT value for money!”
  4. “Great place for a cheap drink and some hearty food”
  5. “good spot for a cheap dinner”
  6. “For those who don't know, a mojito should be prepared with: white rum, soda, and simple syrup poured over a generous helping of fresh mint muddled with3 or 4 slices of lime and a dash of sour to finish.”
  7. “Decent and cheap mexican”
  8. “Lunch specials are a good value.”
  9. “this is a great place for a mellow, cheap dinner with friends.”
  10. “Can't go wrong for cheap, quick, tasty Mexican food - nothing amazing, but consistenly good.”
  11. “3.50 margaritas, etc... delicious burritos, great prices.”
wait time
66.66999816894531% positive
  1. “would (and do) recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick bite to eat.”
  2. “Service is sometimes slow, but always friendly.”
  3. “Can't go wrong for cheap, quick, tasty Mexican food - nothing amazing, but consistenly good.”
3 Star Rating: Average

04/29/12

Love the food hate the restaurant

by NYC Teacher

Get take out.. The restaurant is cramped and not comfy

4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/01/11

Pricey But Good

by Xformer3

Real nice food for a decent price during the lunch hour specials.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/15/11

Best

by MarywantsIn

Best place to grab a quick lunch and drink!!!

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/08/11

NOT WORTH IT!!!!!

by janetj23

I went to the restaurant to celebrate a friend birthday party and they were not helpful at all. I know that it is hard to get a table when you have a party of 5 or more people but no accommodation at all. The hostess did not help at all. She continued to say give us a minute we are trying to see if a table was going to leave. The manager of the place did not even come to us to excuse himself regarding the the 2 hour wait that we had. I do not have respect for a restaurant that does not have any courtesy with their customers. GOOD LUCK for those who want to try it!!!!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/22/10

Benny's BURRITOS get Your TASTE ON!

by la dolcezza della vita

This place is awesome!. I love the entire vibe of the village so i felt like I found gold when I discovered this place with my mom. Ive brought all my friends here and they love it also. PLEASE TRY the SALSA its incredible!! . Margaritas are cheap and well made. You wont regret coming here.

The Details on Benny's Burritos

Place Categories:

  • friendly service
  • delicious food
  • great place
  • good burritos
  • great drink specials
  • failed benny
  • fresh mint
  • great value
  • really good drinks
  • mediocre meal
  • amazing nothing
  • decent mexican
  • favorite spot
  • great staff
  • incredible fresshmade sytle salsa
  • not delicious salsa
  • yummy nondairy sour cream
  • fave barbecue chicken burrito
  • bad chili
  • great outside seating
  • perfect atmosphere
  • really good righteous
  • great salads
  • tasteless chicken
  • big portions