Between us we ate separately and together a few times at Burrito Fresh Express.

208 Faculty Street
Boone, NC 28607
828-262-1140

Hours:
7 days a week, 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Delivery 11-2 and 5:30-9 (99 cents)

Ray: I visited BFE twice, once for supper and a few days later for lunch with Tom.  Both times, I had a burrito with pinto and black beans, guac, lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers, and spicy salsa.  The difference was that one burrito was spicy chicken and the other steak.  Since Tom had the spicy chicken also, I’ll let him take those comments.  This burrito was BIG.  All the ingredients indeed seemed to be fresh, especially the tomatoes.  The steak was tasty, and in combination with the veggies was very illing, especially for the ~$5.00 cost of a burrito here.  The burritos at BFE come with a side of nachos, which were ok, but nothing special.  There is a nice salsa bar which has everything from a pineapple salsa to a hot salsa.  BFE also has a very good selection of hot sauces.  I washed my burrito down with a cup of tea which was ok,but a bit weak. 

Tom: I have only had lunch there, so far. I chose the, well, burrito! What else would I have? Actually, they do have tacos, fajitas, quesadillas and nachos. I chose a spicy chicken burrito with rice, black beans, grilled peppers, and pico salsa. I got a couple of different salsas for the side of nachos. And, you’re right–it was huge. Plenty for a lunch and probably a supper as well. I had the teas well–yes, weak.

Ray: The food was served in typical fast food shop fashion: in baskets and paper cups with plastic utensils.  Not elegant, but exactly what one might expect at a discount burrito place.
Tom: And how did you find the decor?

Ray: Well, I looked around and there it was! The atmosphere here is basic, with simple tables, booths, and chairs. There are a few ASU and local themed prints on the walls, along with a strange burrito-and-fish themed mural. There was an NPR station playing lightly in the background.  Free Wi-Fi is provided.  The high wood wainscoting around the walls is a nice touch, but the floors were a bit rough.  Several flat screen TVs round out the interior decor.  There are a few round metal and picnic tables outside for the warmer months.

Tom: I was not sure if the trim painting was a theme or just sloppy–pain dripped on the baseboards. I think after this many restaurants (we have seen three there already, ourselves), it may be in need for a makeover.

Ray: I enjoyed my meals here.  The choice of fillings is quite extensive! One could probably eat here many times and never have the same combination of fillings in a burrito twice.  On the other hand, the
burritos here are still slightly inferior to the burritos at “Habenero” in the ASU Food Court.  The lower price at BFE more than makes up forthe difference, however.

Tom: Yeah, we need to review the Food Court! If they will let us in there!

Ray: I sneaked in by way of a delivery truck!

Tom: I like the food as well. I think you get about as big a burrito as you do at Black Cat. It would be nice to get a beer or margarita with it, though. I hope they survive–that may be one problem with this location, being hidden out of sight, behind Blockbusters.

Ray: I wouldn’t hesitate to take friends to BFE if we were in the mood for a quick, filling burrito.  The atmosphere is relaxing and the presence of free Wi-Fi is a definite plus.  Think of this as the Trolley Stop of burritos.

Health Inspection Reports: not available yet, so keep an eye on them!

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