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(Now Closed)Burrito Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant££££
Tollcross, Edinburgh
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Gus MunroAugust 14, 2014Excellent burritos with a great choice of fillings. The hot salsa is exactly that, so there's no need to use one of the well-selected hot sauces on offer. Great beers available as well.
Garry ScottOctober 10, 2014Steak Burrito all the way, this place is brilliant, can't believe I've never been there before. Well prepared delicious food, mouthwatering as I type can't wait to go back!
DavidFebruary 14, 2013If you've been to Mad Mex in Australia you know the deal. Otherwise be prepared for filling mexican food, finger licking and great service. Their sour cream is a perfect mix of smooth and creamy.
Grab a chilli bowl, but instead of just rice as the base, get them to throw in some pinto beans too! Seriously good. And the chilli really is top notch.
Leanne JOctober 31, 2013Excellent vegetarian and gluten free options. Highly recommend the veggie chilli nachos.
Andrew McGlynFebruary 4, 2011It's so difficult to find great Tex-Mex this side of the Atlantic. Illegal Jack's, however, has cracked the code. Great burritos, and huge too, so go hungry. Loving the Brew Dog as well!
Bethany AndrewMay 30, 2013If I could live here, I would! Ma faaaavourite place to nom. Do gluten free stuff and plenty of veggie options! :D
Jemima TioMarch 13, 2012Surprisingly good and I love that you can add your own chilli sauce. Best go with close friends though as it can get messy...
Daphne H.May 7, 2012Go for the lunch special: regular burrito and a drink for around £5-5.50. Be brave and try a haggis burrito! You won't regret it.
JodyJuly 19, 2012Haggis Burritos are fantastic. They also do a great lunch deal for a fiver. Better value than the full size!
Linus HeAugust 13, 2014Tasty fajitas, but really large portions in my opinion. Which is quite nice, because you get a lot of value for your money.
SSJuly 8, 2014Have yet to have a good burrito from here. Disappointed after three visits. Beans, meat and sauce all taste the same. Some variety and texture would be a welcome change. Maybe next time.
For numbers of 4 or more it's well worth booking a booth or table via Twiiter. @illegaljacks often goes the extra mile and prints an appropriate personalised table reservation.
Scott InglisAugust 1, 2012Food is incredible and the service is top notch. Definitely worth a visit if your like tex-mex food.
Extremely friendly service, great food, free wifi, and a stones throw from Filmhouse, Cameo, etc. The Best Chilli in town (my fave) and awesome burritos.
One of my favourite places to eat! Usually quick! And very filling. Faves are chicken burritos and carnitas burritos!- Just tried something new! The beef salad bowl, it didn't feel like I was eating salad! Filling and yummy! Getting it again!
Chocolate DandyMarch 27, 2013Haggis ! In a burrito! HAGGIS ! BURRITO! Peter Kay's head would explode in confusion / I loved it.
Get the chilli bowl. It's prepared with BrewDog beer. Genius!
The carnitas tacos are my new lunch favourite. No rice with black beans & hot salsa. Pure win.
Ian the mayor loves it if you hug him unexpectedly. Especially if he doesnt know you. Also the food is superb.
Veg Chilli burrito doused in Louisiana hot sauce! Hell yeah!
Mark JansenJuly 18, 2010Yes, you can get a good burrito in Scotland! They're huge! Also worth checking out the chilli. A great hangover cure I'm told...
Simon LantAugust 28, 2011Great place for a relaxed bite to eat, its hands dirty time! Best mexican in Edinburgh.
Laura McGregorApril 18, 2010All the talk about free buritos and now I can't stop thinking about them. Must head over and try one. I hear the Chilli is amazing too. Read more
Illegal Jack's is truly top notch, no fuss fresh tex mex with true flavour. Great staff and music too. Bravo!
Popular with Edinburgh's social media community. Damn good food too. Table at the back of the raised level has comfy seats.
More_Fool_MeOctober 19, 2010Great food, check out Illegal Jack, you won't need to eat for the rest of the day after their lunch deal :)
Muta joApril 10, 2014I swear it will be my last time going there because of that east European irrespective waitress on the tell. the way she's asking on what to add on the top of my order was too rude.
The burritos are huge and delicious, try one with mixed black/pinto beans and hot salsa with jalepenos for added nom.
Try the lunch deal! Just the right size for a lunch time treat!
- Always check to see if they have Carnitas. If they do, pounce and order as much as you can.
Burrrritos! Everything about this place is epic awesomeness. You will keep coming back.
- Visited on the 18th. Ripped me off! £6.75 for a beef salad...but less than a table spoon of beef!
Ask if there are any specials, they test new tasty things all the time :)
Russell CoxAugust 24, 2013wi-fi network: Illegal Jack's wi-fi password: jackswireless - via 4sqwifi.com
Ask at the window, or on twitter @illegaljacks, for Dave's Insanity Sauce. You won't regret it!
Best eats in town, I say so!
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Illegal Jack's South West Grill
113-117 Lothian Rd
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH3 9AN
United Kingdom
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH3 9AN
United Kingdom
A contemporary tex-mex hangout. Award-winning food, lovely staff, great music. And free wi-fi! Come on in :) - Jack
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–11:00 PM
+44 131 622 7499
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No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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"Excellent and very good value burritos, tacos (soft shell or hard shell), quesadillas etc. Delicious cheap lunch!"
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