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    #152
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,401 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    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.


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    #153
    inisboffin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,389 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    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.


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    #154
    BeardySi
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    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 :D 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...


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    #155
    ben.schlomo
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    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.


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    #156
    Grimebox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,997 ✭✭✭Grimebox


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


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    #157
    inisboffin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,389 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    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


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    #158
    thesandeman
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    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.


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    #159
    fifib
    Registered Users Posts: 1,463 ✭✭✭fifib


    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!!


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    #160
    pleasant Co.
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    It's a bonus to the free burrito you get after every 10 stamps :D


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    #161
    Eman Resu
    Registered Users Posts: 215 ✭✭Eman Resu


    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?)


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    #162
    BeardySi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭BeardySi


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


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    #163
    seosamh1980
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    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! :D


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    #164
    BeardySi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭BeardySi


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


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    #165
    01902
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    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!


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    #166
    Edgedinblue
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    went in today. had burrito with beef, was delicious! staff are beyond friendly! shall be visiting soon again!


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    #167
    seosamh1980
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    Treadhead wrote: »
    You get both! :D A free boojum for every 10 stamps, and a t-shirt for the full card...

    Ohhhh, I seeee.....


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    #168
    FouxDaFaFa
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    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.


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    #169
    Seaneh
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    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.


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    #170
    beardybrewer
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    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??


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    #171
    seosamh1980
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    newkie wrote: »
    Try the nachos? Has anyone tried them yet? I wonder if they come with guacamole??

    Had nachos, they were pretty good.


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    #172
    beardybrewer
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    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.


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    #173
    dr.bollocko
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    I had a plate of nachos with the queso. It was nice. Spicy cheese sauce. Didn't have it with anything else though.


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    #174
    beardybrewer
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    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.


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    #175
    kraggy
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    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.


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    #176
    Ficheall
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    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.


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    #177
    thesandeman
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    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.


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    #178
    carpothepunk
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    The same happened me yesterday and the lad remembered me and sorted me out. Hyup.


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    #179
    inisboffin
    Registered Users Posts: 4,389 ✭✭✭inisboffin


    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.


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    #180
    thesandeman
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    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 :-)


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    #181
    squonk
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    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!


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