In a town of leisurely breweries and fancy farm-to-table restaurants, it’s nice to occasionally grab a quick meal from a local chain. If you demand quality cuisine on a shortened timeline, you’ll appreciate the burritos, tacos, and salads at Neo Burrito.
The Neo Burrito chain has several locations in Asheville. The 1341 Parkwood location is easily accessible due to its proximity to Patton Avenue. It’s otherwise fairly similar to the chain’s other Asheville venues.
Inside, the 1341 Parkwood Neo Burrito is bright and cheery. Options are clearly spelled out on prominently displayed chalkboards. The location isn’t exactly large, so it can get busy during the evening commute and on the weekend. Arrive at the wrong time and you might be forced to wait in line.
While Neo Burrito boasts plenty of fans in the Asheville area, others are less enthused about the burrito chain. The chief complaint? Cleanliness. While most visitors acknowledge that Neo Burrito serves excellent food, several express concern over the general upkeep of this and other locations. Some complain of sticky cement flooring or chips scattered on the counter.
Customer service can also be a point of contention, although opinions vary from one visitor to the next. Some appreciate the prompt service, while others wish that staff members would be friendlier or more accommodating.
Ordering is available online, but many people complain that the process is confusing. If you have the time for a face-to-face order, this may be preferable; you’ll receive your order promptly without wasting time navigating the online system.
Meals are sizable, but sadly, this location no longer provides free chips with each order. Thankfully, a standard burrito is plenty filling without chips.
Eco-friendly dining is a big deal at Neo Burrito. The chain’s employees are proud to serve entirely cruelty-free meals. Enjoy your meal free of artificial colors or harmful additives. It’s rare to find such quality ingredients served so quickly and at such a reasonable price, but that’s exactly what you’ll encounter at Neo Burrito.
A few of our favorite menu items include:
Breakfast Burrito
If you stop by during the morning, don’t hesitate to order a breakfast burrito. This hearty breakfast is refreshingly affordable and surprisingly filling. It comes stuffed with eggs, cheese, potatoes, and the perfect amount of pico de gallo.
Green Burrito
If you’re obsessed with salsa verde or guacamole, this burrito is for you. It comes with rice and your choice of beans, steak, onions, guacamole, cilantro, or salsa verde.
Cuban Taco
Neo serves more than burritos: you can also order mouthwatering tacos. This version is especially worth sampling; it includes pork, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and the best ingredient of all — pineapple salsa!
Bonehead Salad
Keep it healthy with a refreshing blend of spring greens, tomatoes, corns, cucumbers, beans, chicken, and crunchy tortilla chips. This salad is dressed with a tasty maple balsamic.
There’s no denying that the burritos at Neo are delectable. Ultimately, you’ll need to determine whether you’re willing to risk poor service or slightly dirty surroundings in exchange for a delicious, quick, and affordable meal. The restaurant is worth trying at least once — if you find yourself becoming one of Neo Burrito’s many fans, you’ll be glad you took the risk.
Insider Tip:
If you’re planning a visit with young burrito lovers, you’ll definitely want to stop in on a Tuesday for kid’s night. You’ll receive one free item from the children’s menu for every adult meal purchased.