Boojum

JupiterKid · 22-05-2013 10:08pm #1

So I'm sure all the Galway boardsies have heard the good news that burrito bar Boojum is coming to the City of the Tribes.:D:) I'm sure that in a city with a very youthful population such as Galway and a huge student base Boojum will do really well.

But when exactly is it opening? I know that it is supposed to be opening "soon" but does anyone know just how soon exactly?

ciano1 · 22-05-2013 10:13pm

According to their FB page, the very end of May!

jkforde · 22-05-2013 10:25pm

sent them an email and she said early June at the latest. anyone eaten in their place up in Dublin? any good?

Winston79 · 22-05-2013 10:40pm

jkforde wrote: »

sent them an email and she said early June at the latest. anyone eaten in their place up in Dublin? any good?

Not dublin, but myself and a few friends used to live on the stuff in Belfast! Really, really good stuff, not the usual greasy nonsense you find in a lot of places. The guys who run this really know their stuff. Can't wait:D

JupiterKid · 22-05-2013 11:45pm

I lived in San Francisco for a year back in the 90s - fell in love with burritos there (and guys too!:D) and Boojum's fare is just as good as anything you can get over there.:cool::)

jenno86 · 06-06-2013 1:47pm

Its open today at 2pm!

beardybrewer · 06-06-2013 1:57pm

I just read it's opening Saturday replete with the ambassador to Mexico and free cervesa.

Boojum, Ireland’s first burrito bar, is preparing its opening party in Galway on Saturday June 8, to bring locals a true taste of Mexico.

Mexican dancers will perform traditional sets at 12 noon and 5pm, and the Mexican ambassador Garcia de Alba will be opening the store with a few words. Other celebratory perks include a free beer with any sit-in main meal, and other surprises on the day. The casual restaurant, which can be found at Unit 1, Spanish Parade, is the family-owned eatery’s fourth premises and will add to the city’s already vibrant and thriving food scene.

Boojum stands for fresh, friendly, and affordable food, serving a range of dishes such as burritos, tacos, and nachos. The unassuming burrito joint is currently Ireland’s largest importer of spices and chillies direct from Mexico, which chefs use to prepare each dish from scratch, every day. With freshly cooked food, complemented by a wide selection of speciality beers and hard-to-find hot sauces, boojum works hard to offer its customers a little slice of Mexico, many miles away from Monterrey and Mexicali.

John Blisard of boojum is excited about the move to Galway. “We have always wanted to open a restaurant in Galway and now that we have found a location that we love, we are excited to start making burritos and hearing what customers think about our food,” he said. “We really appreciate and listen to all feedback we get, so hopefully people will come in and let us know how we are doing.”

For the latest news on boojum visit Facebook.com/boojumgalway or follow @boojum_galway on Twitter.

http://www.advertiser.ie/galway/article/61453/boojum-to-bring-the-taste-of-mexico-to-galway

SimmerDean · 06-06-2013 2:03pm

just passed it there and chairs are down and sauces are on tables if that's anything to go by
*doors are open and few beers out

Das Kitty · 06-06-2013 3:08pm

Daisies · 06-06-2013 3:17pm

Das Kitty wrote: »

Lunch date when I get back?:D

Das Kitty · 06-06-2013 3:18pm

Daisies wrote: »

Lunch date when I get back?:D

You're on!

wesf · 06-06-2013 3:19pm

wonder what it's like compared to pablo picantes?

inisboffin · 06-06-2013 3:31pm

nom nom reports anyone???

ciano1 · 06-06-2013 3:32pm

Was just in there. They were giving FREE burrito vouchers at the door and free bottles of beer while I waited (There was a queue). Free lunch! :-D

Eating it right now at home! Blows La Salsa and El burrito right out of the water imo! They also have a loyalty card system!

aaronosiochain · 06-06-2013 3:50pm

It is a taste sensation

?Cee?view · 06-06-2013 4:03pm

Used to go to their place in Dublin a lot. It's bloody gorgeous!

FouxDaFaFa · 06-06-2013 7:58pm

Got there about 2.30. Conveniently, they opened just after I finished work.
Got a nice free beer while waiting in the line and a free veggie burrito.

Staff was great despite it being the first day, very friendly. Like the look of the place too.

Most importantly, the burrito was really nice.

Will happily go back and spend money and time there.

While I like the guys at La Salsa, their veggie burrito doesn't compare with Boojum's. Haven't been to El Burrito so no comparison there.

Harps · 06-06-2013 10:36pm

Where is this place exactly? Might give it a try after work tomorrow

pleasant Co. · 06-06-2013 10:45pm

Great news, I'll be there at the weekend

dropping_bombs · 07-06-2013 1:17am

I too ate there today and it was amazing! I didn't get free beer though

How do you all think it'll do in Galway? I feel it may be a little too out of the way for the college crowd and the area they are in is just a little too far from quay street to have random walk-ins. I hope it takes off though and I wouldn't mind late openings, I could imagine a burrito after a few pints would be a pleasant experience!

thesandeman · 07-06-2013 5:42am

Forgot about it until it was too late but my voucher is good till tomorrow. Our musicians went up to have a look about half 8 but there was a serious queue so they ended up in Charcoal :-\
Lookin forward to the veggie stuff even if I have to wait till things calm down.
Pity they are planning on closing at 9ish though but it probably avoids a lot of hassle.

ben.schlomo · 07-06-2013 4:34pm

Just been in for one there. Very nice,blows La Salsa (and the other one) out of the water, fresh ingredients, lovely flavour, great range of different things to add or leave out at your request. Service was also very fast and friendly. Nice decor in there too. Only downside was they are only taking cash payments at the moment.

Seaneh · 07-06-2013 6:45pm

Was one of the first 5 or 6 people in the door yesterday. Was nearby and about to got lunch and saw their facebook post saying they were open at 2.

Landed in at about 2.05 with a friend, we were greeted with a free bottle of beer and a voucher for a free burrito or fajita and told they were running a little late so if we didn't mind waiting they'd keep up posted. We waited about 45 minutes before they finally stopped serving but while we waited we were well looked after. Another friend had wandered in and was sitting with us and by the time we got our Burritos about an hour had passed but we'd been given 3 free beers each and another voucher for another free burrito.
the burrito itself was pretty damned epic, just as good as Belfast and Dublin branches and honestly as good as the likes of Chipotle and Moe's Burritos in the US and cheaper than either La Salsa or El Burrito @6.45 for a meat burrito. And blows both of them out of the water.

Harps · 07-06-2013 6:56pm

Just been in for a burrito myself a couple of hours ago, well impressed with it!

Good friendly service, the staff chatted and joked with me as I was being served which was refreshing and they offered me to try samples of the different sauces before I chose what I wanted. Plenty of fresh ingredients, decent price and most importantly the burrito tasted great, nice and fresh with plenty of flavour. Definitely be back again!

pleasant Co. · 07-06-2013 9:33pm

All these glowing reviews are making me want it all the more! thank/damn you all!

ben.schlomo · 07-06-2013 9:39pm

Wonder will Boojum's initial success inspire La Salsa to improve their offering, if i owned it id be in Boojum trying the food, seeing how they do it and trying to up my game.

Redhairedguy · 07-06-2013 11:31pm

Damn... I've really got to get me some burritos now. Where abouts is the place?

Harps · 08-06-2013 12:36am

Spanish Parade, opposite Thai Garden and the Museum.

User Named · 08-06-2013 2:20am

Was in there today. Great set up and the food was brilliant. Produce a student card and its 5.50e. You get a really big portion, def the best I had in Galway. Iv a feeling Im going to be back there quite a bit.

thesandeman · 08-06-2013 4:54am

Got my freebie today. Excellent! Didn't get a chance to eat it till an hour later but it was still pretty warm.
Will be back.
Wouldn't be overly impressed about the 'poor' students getting a special deal though but that's probably for a different thread.

GalwayGuy2 · 08-06-2013 10:32am

It sounds kind of awesome. :P

Harps · 08-06-2013 12:32pm

Giving out free beers again according to the facebook page, think I might pay it another visit later

pleasant Co. · 08-06-2013 1:55pm

Just confirming what others have said, blows la salsa out of the water, really nice grub, well priced and great service. I'll be heading back for seconds

the keen edge · 08-06-2013 6:16pm

thesandeman wrote: »

Wouldn't be overly impressed about the 'poor' students getting a special deal though but that's probably for a different thread.

You're pissed off because students get a discount?

08-06-2013 7:06pm

thesandeman wrote: »

Wouldn't be overly impressed about the 'poor' students getting a special deal though but that's probably for a different thread.

Isn't it terrible that struggling students get 50 or 60 cent off the price. Better get on the phone to Joe Duffy on Monday and let the country know of this scandalous discrimination, after all it's students who generally have the most disposable income.

Harps · 08-06-2013 8:55pm

Back for seconds today, tried a shredded beef burrito this time which again tasted great, got a couple of free beers as well. A great party atmosphere in the place today and the city mayor and Mexican ambassador both showed up when we were there! Staff remembered me as well so gave me two stamps on a loyalty card

JupiterKid · 09-06-2013 3:44am

Great to hear that Boojum's opening in Galway opening has been a huge success.:) I've little doubt that it will go on to be become of the best budget eateries in the city.

Now, let the Boojum love spread ever further afield to capture and convert the taste buds of those poor unfortunates that have not yet experienced the delights of this burrito heaven. :cool: - A couple more eateries in Dublin, one in Cork and perhaps one in Kikenny should ne next on their expansion agenda.

A Boojum stall at this years Electric Picnic will have queues to be served stretching all the way back to Stradbally village I reckon.

inisboffin · 09-06-2013 2:03pm

They're closed today according to FB, open 11.30 tomorrow apparently.
I'd say Galway depleted their stock!
Looking forward to getting back and trying some!

markesmith · 09-06-2013 2:06pm

I was in there on Friday and yesterday - lovely grub and I hope they do really well. They were handing out free beers yesterday, it's been a really good launch for the place.

thesandeman · 09-06-2013 2:41pm

inisboffin wrote: »

They're closed today according to FB, open 11.30 tomorrow apparently.
I'd say Galway depleted their stock!
Looking forward to getting back and trying some!

Aww Boo

Was planning on going back today for second helpings and eating it at the Arch. My only day off as well. Had me bottles of Stonewell ready and everything :-(

Slightly off topic: What exactly is the difference between a Burrito and a Fajita? They seem almost the same on the menu. They were too busy to ask the last day.

inisboffin · 09-06-2013 3:12pm

thesandeman wrote: »

Slightly off topic: What exactly is the difference between a Burrito and a Fajita? They seem almost the same on the menu. They were too busy to ask the last day.

Fajita is usually roasted stuff. You can serve it on a plate and also have beans there to. Burrito is generally always a wrap and has beans in it, although both can be served with flour tortillas. The confusion is understandable! I think 'fajita' actually means 'little strips' (of meat?)/

I'd LOVE if they got actual soft corn tacos as an option, and fish tacos!
I like the one in Dublin though, so delighted they are here.

thesandeman · 09-06-2013 4:19pm

They have soft corn Tacos on the menu but maybe they hav'nt started doing them here yet.

inisboffin · 09-06-2013 4:28pm

thesandeman wrote: »

They have soft corn Tacos on the menu but maybe they hav'nt started doing them here yet.

Really!?

I only see soft flour, or hard corn on all the menus, same as Dublin, but I would be SO thrilled if they did the soft corn ones. They taste like nothing else (and are gluten free for all the coeliacs! The 'corn' tortillas here in shops are half wheat and don't taste the same at all, so I make my own the odd time).

Seaneh · 09-06-2013 8:15pm

They have soft shell tacos but I'm 99% sure they are flour not corn.

And as far as boojum is concerned the difference between a fajita and a burrito is that the burrito comes with rice and beans as the base and the fajita comes with grilled veggies as the base, but can also have beans I think, and the fajitas aren't rolled the same way as the burritos.

I hope they get in corn warps and softshell corn tacos, because I love them.

All that said though, it's quality nosh.

inisboffin · 09-06-2013 10:14pm

Seaneh wrote: »

They have soft shell tacos but I'm 99% sure they are flour not corn.

I hope they get in corn warps and softshell corn tacos, because I love them.

All that said though, it's quality nosh.

What are soft shell corn tacos? I know the hard shell corn tacos, they're the same consistency as say the corn tortillas in nachos. They're baked hard circles of corn. The ones in Boojum Dublin are definitely corn, as a gluten free pal eats them. The soft corn tortillas are used to make fish tacos and are small soft and circular.

*mouth is watering. must stop typing!

Seaneh · 09-06-2013 11:31pm

Soft shell corn tacos are the sort you get in taco places in the us, they are lightly fried so that they have texture an colour but are still soft and flexible, as opposed to hard shell tacos which are the same texture as corn chips.

Boojum in town is currently only offering white and brown flour tortilla's for burritos/fajitas and small flour tortillas for soft tacos and hard corn taco shells for corn tacos.

thesandeman · 10-06-2013 5:13am

I bow to both your above knowledge lads.
I got slightly confused re the soft/hard/corn/flour etc from reading the menu.

Ill be back for more this evening anyway if they get stocked up.

On another note, why will they be selling the beer so cheap? There is no margin at those prices. If they stuck another euro on a bottle I don't think anybody would complain. I don't think any restaurant in Galway sells beer for less than 4.50-5euro.

inisboffin · 10-06-2013 11:38am

Seaneh wrote: »

Soft shell corn tacos are the sort you get in taco places in the us, they are lightly fried so that they have texture an colour but are still soft and flexible, as opposed to hard shell tacos which are the same texture as corn chips.

Boojum in town is currently only offering white and brown flour tortilla's for burritos/fajitas and small flour tortillas for soft tacos and hard corn taco shells for corn tacos.

I know the ones from the US but I never heard them referred to as soft 'shell'.
Corn soft tacos were either soft (flat, not fried but steamed to heat) or hard (lightly fried).
The hard ones were chewier than here, true but still called hard. If you went into somewhere like Tacos Guyermos you'd either ask for a soft or hard taco. The latter fried 'in shape' the former just folded.
And yeah Seaneh I described the hard ones more like chips here because they are often a little too hard over here, although the Boojum ones in Dublin are a bit better (you can pick them up without them shattering in your hand).
But it's the soft steamed/tortilla press ones I'm after.

Mrs OBumble · 10-06-2013 12:31pm

thesandeman wrote: »

IOn another note, why will they be selling the beer so cheap? There is no margin at those prices. If they stuck another euro on a bottle I don't think anybody would complain. I don't think any restaurant in Galway sells beer for less than 4.50-5euro.

It's a loss-leadeer to get people to go there rather than to all the rip-off pubs in the area :-)

Best way to address their location challenge is to fix the location in people's minds quickly.

ciano1 · 10-06-2013 2:26pm

Anyone know if they're still taking the free vouchers? Got 2 more from their staff in the Roisin on Friday night! :-D

James Forde · 10-06-2013 6:14pm

What beer are they stocking folks?

Boojum

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