Freebird Burritos

I am a burrito beast and this place is the best.
Why? Simple… its better value for money than Tortilla, Chilango, Chipotle, Benitos Hat and Barburrito.
Why?
1. Fresher Ingredients
2. Good portion size
3. Friendly and efficient staff
4. Delicious salsas
5. Proper guacamole
6. Outstanding marinade used for the meat
7. Strong and tasty tortillas
Its now ranked number 1 out of all the burrito chains in London for me
R

The usual loud music and unintelligible staff calling requests for fillings at you but this place is really small so expect to be rubbing against a stranger as you ask the server to repeat the choices …
Food is OK. Price is OK for London. It’s outside the train station so not a great location for travellers. Overall pretty average.

I tried a burrito this week and it’s absolutely delicious. … I am on the craving for Mexican foodies at the moment (no reason), freebird is the best for me, especially their secret sauce, don’t forget to add extra spice up.

There are beans in burritos. Beans make you fart. That’s ok, it’s just human nature. But seriously you smell really bad.

I’ve been an occasional at Freebird for a while now, but I’d love to be a regular. It’s a small stand tucked just off Brewer Street on Rupert Street.
Freebird are about as good as it gets for London burritos (I’ve had SF Mission based burritos and these are not too far behind in terms of tastiness!). For a fair price £5−6, you get a hefty burrito made freshly in front of you, piled high with generous portions of either beef, pork or chicken (or veggie for those who are so inclined). Guac is optional and well worth adding!
They are speedy (and that’s a good thing considering how popular they are), friendly and a great lunch option. Anyone who considers themselves a fan of Mexican food needs to try this place.

Definitely better than the other mexican burritos in London town! The carne asada (steak meat) was really tender, moist and seasoned pretty good. The usual fillings blended with the meat scrumptiously and wrapped nicely in a fresh warm flour tortilla. The portion is about the same as that of Chilango and Toritilla but like I said FB is better tasting and value for the money.

My new favourite Burrito stand! Speedy service and great price.
Perfect for that affordable lunchtime meal. Better than a sandwich any day!
The steak is my fav with all the trimmings and always with the HOT sauce.
Love it!

Great customer service, great product, great price! This is the very definition of 5 stars!
There are 3 easy steps displayed for you to follow and if you have a question about anything the staff is very friendly. I had the burrito with black beans, pork, all the fixings plus guacamole (50p extra) all for only £5.50. My friend had the burrito with re-​fried beans, chicken and all the fixings. We were both immensely pleased with our selections. Of course, that doesn’t mean I won’t be sampling other variations upon my many return trips. In particular, I am rather intrigued by the fajita burrito. Can’t wait!

I was warned that my love of Mexican food might go… badly in London.
Not that their American food is awful, it’s just not great, I was told. But dammit, I was determined that this would not be right. And it looks like I found a spot to do just that.
Freebird is a food stand on the corner of Rupert and Brewer and it was delicious. You can get a burrito or burrito type food (like a burrito bowl) for £5. You get your choice of meats (chicken, steak, pork and one more I can’t remember) and all the toppings! They’ve even got a bunch of different types of salsa to kick it up a notch. I went with medium smokey and it was top notch.
The burrito was giant, tasty and everything I wanted tha day. We took it to Soho Square and ate on a bench and it was damn near perfect.
I think I’ll do just fine here.

NYC spoils you with their amazing selection of vendies serving good food at good value. Since returning to London I am a huge fan of the growing street vendor scene in London…
Freebird Burritos is my go-​to place for lunch when I am STARVING and have skipped breakfast. They are huge, so don’t be surprised if you cant finish the whole thing in 1 sitting, but they’re amazing! The only side-​effect are the yawns I get around 4pm, longing for a nap whilst sitting at my desk, but if you’re prepared to fight the zzzzzzz’s, definitely give this place a try!
Agree with Greg K, don’t skimp on the guacamole!

Pretty decent burritos at a reasonable price. They popped up on Goodge Street the other day so we opted to try them instead of walking all the way to Holborn for an Adobo burrito :)
I prefer it to Benito’s Hat, though I’m not sure if I like it as much as Daddy or Adobo. For how close it is to my uni I would opt to go here instead of the aforementioned two. The vegetables and beans were very good and the hot salsa was nice and spicy, just enough for me :) What made it not as good however was that I didn’t especially love the guacamole. Not as flavourful as the other guacs.

I’m in love.
Well as much as a man can love chipotle marinated steak, aromatic rice, crunchy fajita peppers and onions, spicy salsa, soothing sour cream, sharp cheddar, and creamy guacamole all wrapped up neatly in a steamed tortilla. And let’s be honest, that’s a lot of love.
On the recommendation of Eamon B, I paid Freebird a visit one sunny London day. I’d been riding for a couple of hours and to say I was starving was an understatement. Luckily, the sheer size of the burrito I was made took the edge of the gnawing in my belly. Once I started eating it I was in burrito heaven.
While standing in the sun chowing down on this beast, a cyclist from Belgium struck up a conversation with me about riding in London. After a couple minutes I noticed him eyeing the succulent meat I was in the process of devouring. I was torn… do I play a good British host and share? or do I run away screaming «it’s mine… my precious!!!». Sadly I must admit I opted for the latter one after making hurried excuses and whispering the aforementioned line to myself… I don’t want Belgian’s thinking I’m crazy. They have great beer.
Anyways, more to the point Freebird is one of the best burritos I’ve ever had and definitely the best in London I’ve tried to date. It’s set me up for a good comparison when I tackle the burrito scene in SF next month. And now I’m hungry.

Definitely the best burrito i’ve had in London so far. Not sure you’re going to find better.
Cheap, quick and delicious, that’s why i eat one a week and i haven’t gained any weight so they must be healthy.
Just remember to always pay the little extra for the guac.

My favorite burrito in London. I still crave them even though I’ve sinced moved back to California.

I am not much of a fan of freebird burritos. I appreciate that they are cheaper than the local competition, but that is the only reason I can think of for going there. If you can afford an extra 50p, go to El Burrito. If you can stretch to £1 more then go to Benito’s Hat. There’s no need to pay £1.50 more at Chipotle when Benito’s Hat is nearby, but I’d still rather pay extra for a Chipotle than get a freebird on the cheap.

Very good place to get a burrito.
It’s not the first place for me but still, very good.
Staff is OK and atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly.
I love the mix burrito + guacamole ! yum !
tips:avoid rush hour (after 12h30)

Ten years ago, I nearly moved to London to open a chain of burrito stands. Nice to know that my business idea was a good one. Even an OK burrito is pretty damned good. Particularly on a Thursday after a two-​night-​bus Wednesday evening
This is a 4* burrito for London, though just a 3* for San Fran.
Street market style with excellent carnitas, and grilled tortillas. Two types of salsa: One pico and one tomatillo-​medium. Totally decent (Hass Avocado-​based) guacamole. £5 for a burrito, £5.50 with guac.
And everything’s OK, but really just OK. Like many of the new burrito start-​ups. Beans and rice were a little flat and flavourless, the carnitas were absolutely stuffed with flavour, however.
It might be nice if the staff spent a little time learning to roll, though. The burrito should resemble a tube more than a blob wrapped in tinfoil.

This is it.
The one.
The burrito in London that wouldn’t go out of business in San Francisco.
I had a ‘just-​OK’ burrito here early on, and didn’t go back for a while. Well, I don’t know what’s happened lately, but every burrito I’ve gotten here recently has kicked ass. Maybe it’s because I’m going earlier and beating the rush. Maybe it’s because the ingredients are very good quality. Maybe it’s because they don’t skimp on the good stuff (meat, guacamole, pico de gallo, fajita veggies, etc). They roll fatties.
In fact, I’ve had a few Freebird burritos fall apart on me. That’s OK. If my burrito must fail, let it fail due to its ambition. I’ve often lamented the politeness of competing burritos, so let it be known that Freebird suffers from no such good manners.
PS– This review is actually for the stand on Goodge Street, not the Soho one, in case that matters.

Lions, and tigers, and bears, OH MY! I can’t believe the burrito that I had today. I thought Tortilla was going to be the best I had in London, even though it was Chipotle style mexican, but I was wrong. Freebird is the best.
It’s not an actual restaurant just a stand and I almost went past it. It is right on the corner of Rupert and Brewer. Yellow sign. In front of Snog. I’m not sure if they are there everyday or the hours, but it seems like lunch time. I was there today around 2pm.
It’s obviously not the best Mexican I’ve ever had, but it is on the comparison level of San Diego. The only place I’ve been to here that I can say that to. Great flavors. The black beans. The chicken. Very great tortilla as well. Hot sauce is good, but I wish the hot was a little hotter. I’ll probably go back once a week, except I’m going back the next two days to try the carne asada and carnitas.
No place to sit immediately around since it’s a stand, but I really don’t care that much. I’m honestly excited to tell people back home that I found a Mexican place. So stoked.

Where were you guys when I was living in London??!
I’m a San Diego, California native– home of the best burritos ever!
So yeah, I am picky when it comes to a proper burrito/​tortilla
This is no prepackaged «Tex-​Mex» place… Cranking out the best burritos in London.
These guys don’t hold back on portion control… I ordered the Vegetarian Burrito — guacamole, pinto beans, sauteed peppers, onions, salsa, cilantro-​lime rice… everything is fresh made to order. you won’t be disappointed.