El Myr Burrito Lounge
Atlanta, GA 30307-1923
Phone: (404) 588-0250
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- Jukebox 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 12pm-2am, Sun 12pm-12am
Editorial Review for El Myr Burrito Lounge – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
Beat up but comfortable, this tiny bar and dining room is as much of a lounge as it is a burrito joint. Service is pure-bred slacker: You either get ignored in a friendly kind of way or you get ignored in a contemptuous kind of way. Late nights bring out the serious boozer element.
The Food
Don't come here expecting to find hard-core cantina fare. The tip-off is a note on the menu proclaiming: "Each burrito comes on a whole wheat lard-free tortilla." The menu offers significant options for vegetarians, vegans, and meat-eaters. Hefty burritos are better than the quesadillas, with top marks going to the chicken burrito, the green chili and potato and "The Breakfast." Wash it all down with a chilly pint of the Dayglo agave margarita madness.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasTake a minute or 10 to check out the jukebox collection. It's one of the best in town.
User Reviews for El Myr Burrito Lounge
03/16/2007 Posted by beveragebetty
I must say, El Myr does it right. Why go to a chain restaurant when you can go to El Myr and end up with a burrito that not only tastes better than those other guys, but can also count as two meals because of its monstrous size? Their food is very well-priced and I simply love the low-key, bar atmosphere. The patio offers additional seating, so it usually isn't an issue, unless you try and trek over there on a Friday or Saturday night. One last comment: if you plan on eating there and you know there is a show at the Variety Playhouse, either get there really early or you'll be hard-pressed to find any seating.
Pros: burritos, food in general, beer prices, music
Cons: smoke, crowded at night
07/10/2006 Posted by old4thwardgal
Eating an El Myr taco, burrito, or quesadilla is treating your mouth to a very reasonably priced party. The vegetarian options are outstanding- the Green and the Black Olive, Corn, and Potato burritos are tasty and huge and quite filling. Any item involving the fish or the chicken is also worth a try if you partake of the meat. I'm sick of people complaining about the "surly" wait staff. Most of those folks have been working there since the turn of the century, and the regulars love them. Check the Variety Playhouse (concert venue next door) show schedule before you go- El Myr is always packed if a reasonably well-known band is in town and the parking will be scarce.
Pros: Addictive food, good tequila selection, excellent juke box
Cons: Can get crowded, loud, and smokey
