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 1.24.11

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. “Benny's Burritos is fun, but a little to healthy”
  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. “This place had a very laid-back atmosphere, with big portions of food.”
  6. “The food has the magical property to induce a comfortable torpor which is most appreciated in the wintertime.”
  7. “It's a fun place with great staff and great service.”
dessert
100.0% positive
  1. “but, I miss my vegan burrito with that yummy non-dairy sour cream!”
drinks
71.4300012588501% positive
  1. “I'm a brutal critic but I do try to make the best of a bad meal or drink before giving up.”
  2. “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.”
  3. “They have some of the best and tastiest drink specials in the city.”
  4. “Their food is good, not fabulous, portions are very generous and after a few of their drinks you really don't care!”
  5. “Cheap drinks amazing burrito”
  6. “The mediocre meal that followed was topped off with dirty looks from the bar staff.”
  7. “Great place for a cheap drink and some hearty food”
food quality
81.25% positive
  1. “The food has the magical property to induce a comfortable torpor which is most appreciated in the wintertime.”
  2. “The food is great especially the Burritos!”
  3. “The food was delicious and the service was great.”
  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. “Their food is good, not fabulous, portions are very generous and after a few of their drinks you really don't care!”
  6. “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.”
  7. “The barbecue chicken burrito is my fave.”
  8. “3.50 margaritas, etc... delicious burritos, great prices.”
  9. “Great food”
  10. “I'm a brutal critic but I do try to make the best of a bad meal or drink before giving up.”
  11. “This place had a very laid-back atmosphere, with big portions of food.”
  12. “Good food - GREAT Drinks!”
  13. “Great salads served in a blindingly-bright red torilla shell and heaped with guac; delicious (and surprisingly ungreasy) quesadillas; and not a bad chili.”
  14. “Cheap drinks amazing burrito”
  15. “Great place for a cheap drink and some hearty food”
  16. “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.”
  17. “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.”
  18. “Benny's on the west side used to be my favorite place to grab a margarita and a salad topped quesadilla with the girls.”
  19. “The mediocre meal that followed was topped off with dirty looks from the bar staff.”
  20. “The chicken was dry and tasteless.”
  21. “but, I miss my vegan burrito with that yummy non-dairy sour cream!”
  22. “Can't go wrong for cheap, quick, tasty Mexican food - nothing amazing, but consistenly good.”
  23. “The food is excellent, the margaritas are great and the location and atmosphere are perfect.”
  24. “Gone is the incredible fresshmade sytle salsa.”
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. “The food was delicious and the service was great.”
  2. “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.”
  3. “The mediocre meal that followed was topped off with dirty looks from the bar staff.”
  4. “It's a fun place with great staff and great service.”
  5. “Service is friendly, helpful and fast and lunch specials are truly a bargain.”
  6. “The service here is fast and friendly.”
  7. “Service is sometimes slow, but always friendly.”
  8. “The service as well as the ambience is wonderful.”
  9. “The service is superb for such a low key spot; everyone is extremely friendly, fun, and fast!”
  10. “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.”
value
95.45000076293945% positive
  1. “Decent and cheap mexican”
  2. “this is a great place for a mellow, cheap dinner with friends.”
  3. “Great place for a cheap drink and some hearty food”
  4. “Lunch specials are a good value.”
  5. “Their food is good, not fabulous, portions are very generous and after a few of their drinks you really don't care!”
  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. “good spot for a cheap dinner”
  8. “GREAT value for money!”
  9. “3.50 margaritas, etc... delicious burritos, great prices.”
  10. “This place had a very laid-back atmosphere, with big portions of food.”
  11. “Can't go wrong for cheap, quick, tasty Mexican food - nothing amazing, but consistenly good.”
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.”
4 Star Rating: Recommended

06/01/11

Pricey But Good

by Xformer3 at Citysearch

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

4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/15/11

Best

by MarywantsIn at Citysearch

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

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/08/11

NOT WORTH IT!!!!!

by janetj23 at Citysearch

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 at Citysearch

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.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/10/10

Great place for a cheap drink and some hearty food

by tluxe at Citysearch

My friends and I frequent Benny's sometimes for a quick drink before we start the night and other times for a fun, inexpensive dinner. 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. The service is superb for such a low key spot; everyone is extremely friendly, fun, and fast! I would (and do) recommend this place to anyone looking for a quick bite to eat.

But, due to the cramped spacing I would not recommend coming with a party larger than 5. And be aware the wait on the weekend nights can be a bit long. But worth it if you can squeeze in to wait by the bar!

  • Pros: $3 frozen margaritas, great service
  • Cons: Cramped spacing, not open very late

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