Boojum

pleasant Co. · 17-06-2013 3:18pm

inisboffin wrote: »

Although I'm sure they will get a lot of comments from disappointed walkups.

I wonder? Sunday is the only day they close early, and I'd always be under the assumption that operating times on a sunday can be odd for most places, be it hospitality, retail, transportation.
That said, they really could do with having their trading hours on the door/window.

inisboffin · 17-06-2013 3:26pm

pleasant Co. wrote: »

I wonder? Sunday is the only day they close early, and I'd always be under the assumption that operating times on a sunday can be odd for most places, be it hospitality, retail, transportation.
That said, they really could do with having their trading hours on the door/window.

Well, as I said, when I was there for all of 30 seconds, four other people walked up (2 groups at least) and walked away muttering.
If somewhere doesn't serve alcohol one might assume it closes earlier on a Sunday (like a tea shop/cafe, but people even give out about those in Salthill), but I think it's reasonable to assume somewhere like this is open until 8 in my books anyway.
Locals like us will cop on eventually, but people who were 'sent' there while in town won't.

Hours on the door are a must too.

BeardySi · 17-06-2013 6:40pm

inisboffin wrote: »

Their footfall crowd in Dublin would be very different to here. Their walk-by lunch trade is the biggest. Not sure about Belfast, I haven't been to that one. Fair enough if it's a company thing, we'll get used to it Although I'm sure they will get a lot of comments from disappointed walkups.

Botanic Ave (the original one) has only just recently started opening 1-6 (or something like that) on a Sunday, the one in the city centre has opened a half day Sun sonce it opened...

ben.schlomo · 17-06-2013 6:55pm

Treadhead wrote: »

Botanic Ave (the original one) has only just recently started opening 1-6 (or something like that) on a Sunday, the one in the city centre has opened a half day Sun sonce it opened...

You have to remember that Sunday opening for retail and hospitality is very different/limited up North though.

Grimebox · 17-06-2013 7:10pm

Its exactly like all the burrito places in Dublin. I am happy

inisboffin · 18-06-2013 12:42am

Treadhead wrote: »

Botanic Ave (the original one) has only just recently started opening 1-6 (or something like that) on a Sunday, the one in the city centre has opened a half day Sun sonce it opened...

Yep, their main trade in (Dublin) town us walk by and the office//lunch criwd

thesandeman · 18-06-2013 6:03am

As inisboffin said the regulations are totally different up North. The times really do need to be put on the window. Technically a menu is supposed to be visible before you enter as well but I'm sure they will sort things out.
They were probably trying to get it open as quickly as possible. A lot of work needed to be put into that premises to get it going.

fifib · 18-06-2013 12:43pm

had to laugh at their loyalty card, 40 stamps for a free t-shirt. my husband said he wants one, I just hope they have the bigger sizes by the time he's eaten 40 burritos!!

pleasant Co. · 18-06-2013 12:54pm

It's a bonus to the free burrito you get after every 10 stamps

Eman Resu · 18-06-2013 1:07pm

Well here are links to the about page / opening times on facebook and a link to the Galway Branch Menu. This is the internet after all and it may come in handy for other boards users.

Contact/opening Times (facebook)

Menu

(if doing this is ok mods?)

BeardySi · 18-06-2013 1:18pm

Used to be 30 stamps for a shirt.... nearly have my second, and the wife is just about to get one!

seosamh1980 · 18-06-2013 1:40pm

Treadhead wrote: »

Used to be 30 stamps for a shirt.... nearly have my second, and the wife is just about to get one!

I would never take a tshirt when I could have free food!

BeardySi · 18-06-2013 7:14pm

You get both!

A free boojum for every 10 stamps, and a t-shirt for the full card...

18-06-2013 7:31pm

Ficheall wrote: »

I could have eaten a second burrito, they were very delicious and not quite as big as La Salsa's. Lovely staff too, though I don't know if their "production chain" at the counter is the most efficient. Will definitely eat there again.

They still se to be doing training been in a few times, sometimes really fast sometimes slower but the staff all have to learn!

Edgedinblue · 18-06-2013 8:20pm

went in today. had burrito with beef, was delicious! staff are beyond friendly! shall be visiting soon again!

seosamh1980 · 18-06-2013 8:36pm

Treadhead wrote: »

You get both! A free boojum for every 10 stamps, and a t-shirt for the full card...

Ohhhh, I seeee.....

FouxDaFaFa · 18-06-2013 8:38pm

I wish they did a side of rice and beans for when you're not in the mood for a whole burrito. I guess the burrito bowl is the closest you would get to that.

Seaneh · 18-06-2013 8:48pm

FouxDaFaFa wrote: »

I wish they did a side of rice and beans for when you're not in the mood for a whole burrito. I guess the burrito bowl is the closest you would get to that.

I'm tempted to email them this, a little plate of rice, black beans and barbacoa would be lovely as a quick lunch.

beardybrewer · 18-06-2013 9:00pm

FouxDaFaFa wrote: »

I wish they did a side of rice and beans for when you're not in the mood for a whole burrito. I guess the burrito bowl is the closest you would get to that.

Try the nachos? Has anyone tried them yet? I wonder if they come with guacamole??

seosamh1980 · 18-06-2013 9:01pm

newkie wrote: »

Try the nachos? Has anyone tried them yet? I wonder if they come with guacamole??

Had nachos, they were pretty good.

beardybrewer · 18-06-2013 9:05pm

seosamh1980 wrote: »

Had nachos, they were pretty good.

That was fast but the hive mind demands details! Did they come with beans? Guacamole? Hopefully they can charge extras when requested. I could see adding beans/guac to nachos to make them a meal. I would see ordering chips and guacamole plus a side (or two) of salsa. My first impression is they would be flexible. I hope so as I'm just biding my time until I can go again.

dr.bollocko · 18-06-2013 9:06pm

I had a plate of nachos with the queso. It was nice. Spicy cheese sauce. Didn't have it with anything else though.

beardybrewer · 18-06-2013 9:12pm

Yes! I forgot they had cheese queso (or as I call it, "White trash dip"). It's not on their menu online but I noticed the sign. Another great snack to share with a beer.

Their website said something suspicious about not serving alcohol without a main meal. I would hope the likes of chips & salsa, the queso, or nachos would qualify as they go great with beer.

kraggy · 18-06-2013 9:20pm

Had some Boojum this evening. While the quality is good, La Salsa's burritos definitely contain more.

Was very impressed by one thing though. The girl served a meat burrito to the customer ahead of me and then changed gloves to make mine as it was vegetarian. About time someone in the catering industry did that for me without me having to ask.

Re the nachos. Think the nachos are 2.50 on their won but 2.95 with salsa or 3.25 with guacamole. Something like that anyway.

Ficheall · 18-06-2013 9:57pm

kraggy wrote: »

Was very impressed by one thing though. The girl served a meat burrito to the customer ahead of me and then changed gloves to make mine as it was vegetarian. About time someone in the catering industry did that for me without me having to ask.

Aye, the guy serving me changed his gloves because the previous person had chilli. Absolutely lovely staff.

thesandeman · 19-06-2013 4:56am

I've had four meals from them since they opened (and the original freebie).
Forgot to get the feckin' loyalty card stamped every time :-(
Hope somebody remembers me on my next visit so I can catch up.

carpothepunk · 21-06-2013 2:07am

The same happened me yesterday and the lad remembered me and sorted me out. Hyup.

inisboffin · 21-06-2013 2:43am

They're lovely in there and seem to remember a lot of orders (tons of repeat business).

One thing still to be ironed out though is the 'leeway' in what you can get in your food. One person was grand with me getting half beans half rice in my taco, another said he'd have to charge me for rice as it didn't come with it.

Think the younger staff are erring on the side of caution! I would think it wouldn't cost them any more to let people put whatever non meat stuff (except jalapenos, they are listed as extra) in the veggie ones.

thesandeman · 21-06-2013 4:58am

Seen a guy outside Neactains yesterday wearing a Boojum T-Shirt. I didn't recognise him but I can only assume he works there cos he definitely wasn't fat enough to have eaten 40 Burritos in ten days :-)

squonk · 21-06-2013 11:18am

I made a return visit yesterday evening. It was nice but i wasn't as impressed as I was last week. I got a loyalty card this time though. It might come down to the server though. I'm not as fond of the beef. Last time I had pork. I'm sure I'll be back though!

Conmaicne Mara · 21-06-2013 4:08pm

We went there yesterday. Certainly plenty of food in the orders, I couldn't finish my burrito there was that much in it and I'm not afraid of my food. Will have to echo Squonks comment above, it was nice, but nothing overwhelmingly so. My Fiancee wasn't gone on the food. Though it's not in a part of town I frequent much, Ill probably drop in again and try something different. They were doing plenty of business.

kraggy · 21-06-2013 6:09pm

inisboffin wrote: »

They're lovely in there and seem to remember a lot of orders (tons of repeat business).

One thing still to be ironed out though is the 'leeway' in what you can get in your food. One person was grand with me getting half beans half rice in my taco, another said he'd have to charge me for rice as it didn't come with it.

Think the younger staff are erring on the side of caution! I would think it wouldn't cost them any more to let people put whatever non meat stuff (except jalapenos, they are listed as extra) in the veggie ones.

I was actually shocked to see that jalapenos are charged extra. When bought in the quantities that restaurants buy them in, they are seriously cheap. And an integral part of Mexican food so charging extra for them is akin to charging an Irish person extra for putting milk in their tea.

They're free in La Salsa. They'll lash them into your burrito and give you a little side bowl of them too if you're a savage for them like myself.

Looooove jalapenoes.

pleasant Co. · 22-06-2013 1:11pm

Maybe they're reading boards cos there's a makeshift handwritten sign on the inside on the door which lays out their operating hours.

Really enjoying this frankly massive chicken burrito bowl. Nom nom nom.

ArtyC · 22-06-2013 1:44pm

I told the staff about this tread..... Always good to get feedback

FouxDaFaFa · 22-06-2013 2:45pm

If they are reading this, it might be worth making a Boards account. They wouldn't get a huge amount of use out of it but it's always good to hear from the horse's mouth if people are asking questions, etc.

biko · 22-06-2013 2:48pm

Any official account must be verified by boards back office before it can be used. This is to make sure it's actually the real deal and not some troll.

beardybrewer · 22-06-2013 5:51pm

Took the family back today. Got 2 orders of chicken soft tacos for the wife and kids and a beef burrito for me. The beef didn't have the strange nutmeg /cinnamon flavour that stood out in the pork. Tasted as good as what I remember in California. Also got the guacamole and chips and they did allow an extra of salsa on the side. The chips aren't super fresh but the guacamole and hot salsa are good. Lastly they had Mexican beers in stock now including negro modelo. Everyone was happy and full for less than 30 quid. Got the loyalty card and they gave me a few extra stamps. Will be getting that tshirt in no time.

Stevolende · 22-06-2013 8:01pm

I went today got a chicken burrito. May be back for more but I thought the portion was going to be bigger from descriptions here. Found it nice but not filling. Anyway, probably will be back there for more.

Harps · 22-06-2013 8:46pm

Went in today for the first time in a while, hoped to have a beer but was put off by the price, €3.95 for a 300ml bottle seems a bit steep? You can get bottles of Corona, Santa Cruz etc for €1 a bottle in most supermarkets

Lovely burrito again though, definitely prefer the beef over chicken and tried a couple of the table sauces which were nice. The woman with an Australian(?) accent has a seriously good memory as well, haven't been in for 10 days or so and she still remembered me instantly!

Doom · 22-06-2013 8:50pm

Too lazy to read back through posts.....

What street is this place on.......thanks

PEACEBROTHER · 22-06-2013 9:01pm

If someone remembers could the please post a photo of the burrito next time they are in there
Strange request i Know:D:D:D:D

gordongekko · 22-06-2013 9:10pm

Harps wrote: »

Went in today for the first time in a while, hoped to have a beer but was put off by the price, €3.95 for a 300ml bottle seems a bit steep? You can get bottles of Corona, Santa Cruz etc for €1 a bottle in most supermarkets

Lovely burrito again though, definitely prefer the beef over chicken and tried a couple of the table sauces which were nice. The woman with an Australian(?) accent has a seriously good memory as well, haven't been in for 10 days or so and she still remembered me instantly!

did you get her phone number?

22-06-2013 11:57pm

Harps wrote: »

Went in today for the first time in a while, hoped to have a beer but was put off by the price, €3.95 for a 300ml bottle seems a bit steep? You can get bottles of Corona, Santa Cruz etc for €1 a bottle in most supermarkets!

Most of the beers are 2.95 and while you can get them for a euro a bottle in some stores, a 6 pack of Corona is usually 9 euro in most places. I'd much prefer to pay 3 euro for a bottle of beer with my food than 4.50 for one in a pub.

45mhrc7evo1d3n · 23-06-2013 12:32am

Did anyone happen to notice if the margarita machine has arrived yet? Thanks.

biko · 23-06-2013 1:52pm

Doom wrote: »

Too lazy to read back through posts.....

What street is this place on.......thanks

Spanish Parade.

NoPasaran · 23-06-2013 10:25pm

All looks a bit gimmicky to me. I find Tex Mex stuff is just one of those foods I can always make better myself so paying for it can often be a disappointment. Still prices aren't too bad so will probably check them out at some point. Do they really not do delivery?

Osborne · 23-06-2013 10:37pm

PEACEBROTHER wrote: »

If someone remembers could the please post a photo of the burrito next time they are in there
Strange request i Know:D:D:D:D

Took this to send to a friend. Can't see the contents of the Burrito but you get the idea. Those are chilli nachos by the way.

inisboffin · 23-06-2013 10:43pm

NoPasaran wrote: »

All looks a bit gimmicky to me. I find Tex Mex stuff is just one of those foods I can always make better myself so paying for it can often be a disappointment. Still prices aren't too bad so will probably check them out at some point. Do they really not do delivery?

They've only just opened. I imagine like the many other restaurants in Galway that don't deliver that they might make an arrangement with one of the delivery services like whatsfordinner.
Things with multiple fresh ingredients are costlier to make IMO, unless you're cooking for a few people.

thesandeman · 24-06-2013 1:46am

Would think it would cost a lot more to make at home as a lot of their ingredients are specially imported. Their beer also seems to be imported from what I could see as opposed to the EU brewed Corona you get in the pubs/off-licences.

Ludikrus · 24-06-2013 1:51am

NoPasaran wrote: »

All looks a bit gimmicky to me. I find Tex Mex stuff is just one of those foods I can always make better myself so paying for it can often be a disappointment. Still prices aren't too bad so will probably check them out at some point. Do they really not do delivery?

Sounds like you haven't tried one yet so do and then you'll have an informed opinion, either way. At less than €6.50 a burrito I very much doubt you can do better. Forget about delivery, they have a lovely location on spanish parade. Enjoy the walk.

Boojum

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