Hot Shop 909 San Pablo Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

"I've been going here for years. Once I discovered their unique flavors I never went anywhere else. Exotic and traditional choices. Made in front of you and always fresh. Try the white sauce with any burrito."

"Order: Lamb Cajun burrito Lamb tropical burrito Both with cheese+sour cream spicy. $29 This was fine. I wouldn't describe either as Cajun or tropical, both burritos tasted the same. There was an overwhelming amount of beans and rice, with maybe a tablespoon and a half of very lamb-y lamb. Nothing much else was detected, other than a very rich cream sauce + sour cream and cheese. There wasn't much of anything Cajun nor spicy, it was at best bland and heavy. Burrito was very tightly rolled. Maybe skip the sour cream and cheese if you try this place out. You're gonna get your calories worth, for $13 each, but it'll be mostly carbs with very rich sauce, rice, beans, and tortilla."

"I recently visited Hot Shop Burritos, and I must say, it's a hidden gem that offers a unique fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican flavors. The location, situated on a bustling main intersection, might seem tricky to park, but there's actually a small, free parking lot right next to it. What sets Hot Shop Burritos apart is that their menu isn't massive, but it's all about the quality of their offerings. They specialize in a variety of burritos, around 10 or so, and that's where the magic happens. The combination of Mediterranean and Mexican ingredients in these specialty burritos creates a delightful culinary experience. However, what truly makes this place shine is the exceptional service. The main guy running the show is incredibly kind and warm, making you feel like you've known him for years, even if it's your first visit. He's great with recommendations and, when not too busy, may even let you sample some of their delicious creations. Hot Shop Burritos also offers excellent value for the area. For just $30, you can easily feed two people, which is quite a deal, especially when compared to some of the larger chains like Chipotle. I can confidently say that I'll be making Hot Shop Burritos a regular dining spot. It's a wonderful blend of flavors, friendly service, and affordability that's hard to beat."

"I am currently crawling around the floor of this restaurant searching for my jaw cause it fell clean off after I took my first bite of the angelic creation that is the Cajun lamb burrito. My partner got the Tropical, and Artichoke burritos, and they were both as mercilessly delicious as mine, though with flavors completely unique themselves. Three different sauces came with our food, and, as someone who was lost in the sauce long ago, I was extremely pleased. All the housemade sauces were uniquely spectacular; each bringing something new, and dynamic to the already formidable burritos we gobbled up with ravenous glee. The interior of the restaurant itself was nice, clean, and the pricing was great for food of this calibur. When I awoke this morning I had no idea I was going to experience a life-changing burrito, but here we are. I’ll definitely be back!"

"Interesting fusion of flavors here. They have various signature burritos (Cajun, garlic and lime, etc) all of which you can add a protein (steak, chicken, lamb, artichoke). I got the lamb Cajun burrito as they stated it was their spiciest. Not much info in terms of sauce ingredients, can be tricky if you have an allergy. My partner got the artichoke. Service was quick; staff not masked. Some street parking in front. The taste was interesting, but nothing too amazing. Wish the burritos contained more of the protein. Multiple consecutive bites without protein took away from the experience and flavor. A few chips (literally 4-5) per bag per order. Two burritos were $22; so you would expect a bit more value in terms of sides or protein."