PURALIMA Cantina

I've seen many comments that compare Puralima to chipotle and Yes, it's the same concept, but Puralima in my opinion has a far better quality product.I think the prices are pretty similar also. So I guess I would opt for the better quality product every time. The grilled chicken burrito bowl was very nice and very fresh tasting. The chicken wasn't dry like I've gotten at other similar type restaurants. My friend had the shrimp bowl and she raved about it. I think both bowls were between 10 and $12 so quite reasonable for a weekday lunch. The portion sizes are very good. It was quite substantial and very satisfying. I saw another reviewer saying that they thought chipotle had a bigger portion. Not true, the only difference that Puralima uses a larger better quality bowl that is not disposable.They do have a limited amount of parking slots however across the street about 50 yards away is an entire parking lot so parking is not an issue.The restaurant was very clean, with nice music playing, and a very tastefully decorated decor. The attendance working the counter were very friendly, and kept the whole work line very clean and tidy.

I git this delivered last night and YEUH ok!!! Very fresh ingredients and the steak was actually so good - Not chewy or fatty and had flavor. They season their chips too if you into that and their queso wasn't too salty. New go to for chipotle cravings!!

Went to Puralima for lunch on a Wednesday and it was poppin'! But after trying it out, now I know why. Parking was a bit tricky because it's north loop and it was during lunch time, but only had to walk a block over. The inside of gorgeous! So colorful, light, and fun. They have a ton of options to choose from: tacos, burritos, salads, bowls, or nachos. I did a build your own chicken bowl with cauliflower and a mix of different toppings. The food was fresh and quite tasty! I will say it's a bit more on the pricey side compared to Chipotle or Qdoba, but I'd pay for the quick service and fresh ingredients. I'll definitely go back to try out a few other things. Also, try their homemade limeades!

Grabbed a late lunch here with a few friends before a concert and it was so delicious! It's a make-line style build your own type of restaurant and the line workers pushed the line through at a good speed. I ordered a steak bowl which had a good ratio of meat to toppings.I wish I could have gotten a margarita, me and one of my friends were bummed because one of the main reasons we came was to try the frozen margaritas.Yet they were out of it completely.. There are also canned seltzers but I opted for a limeade that was tart and refreshing. I was also in awe of the beautiful artwork and snapped a quick pic of my favs.

A friend brought me here for lunch. Similar to Chipotle, you select your own ingredients in your tacos or burritos. Immediately, the vibes and atmosphere were upbeat and fun. I ordered a cauliflower burrito, which is weird now that I think about it. I did want to try something new. My burrito was bland. I was excited for my limeade because I wanted a refreshing drink, but it was a huge disappointment. It had a bitter aftertaste and it wasn't sweet. Service was good though. Parking is hard to find considering the location and time you go. Thankfully, it was a nice day and we didn't mind the walk.

Cute, cute, cute! Imagine if Chipotle was decorated by a Real-housewife or some other fun stylish person! Chandeliers, colorful material around the pillars, and I am here for it all.But let's talk about the food.. I love the unique toppings, just kicking myself that I did t try the pineapple pico de gallo, I guess there is always next time!The chips and guacamole were great; both fresh and flavorful. One negative is that it is on a busy street in the North Loop, so you will need to hunt for street parking to pick up your burrito.

This might be my new favorite spot to fix my chipotle needs. Meat selections are juicy and tender, toppings are all cooked individually and seasoned well. Sauces are unique AND packs some heat. Drinks are good, but my bf wouldn't prefer on get the frozen one over the reg. Parking is on the busy street or along side the building. Vibes and music are popping and service was amazing.

Back again at puralima! Ordered a salad this time with quac on top and the dressing on the side. Service was quick and we were able to move through the line quickly. We took our food to go, but there was a great atmosphere and small crowd eating at the restaurant.

I decided to try Puralima this week when they were running a free entree special on their app! It's right near my work, so I thought it would be the perfect little lunch spot.I ordered ahead, so my to-go order was ready right when I got there at 11:30, which was great. However, there were quite a few people waiting on to-go orders. A friend I was with ordered hers for ASAP about 10 minutes before we left our work to walk over, and we waited there for 5-10 minutes for her food to come out (it had given her a 'ready' time at 11:32). I didn't mind too much because they seemed to be a bit short staffed.The location is beautiful and in a great area of North Loop! It's got super trendy and bright decor, fun merch, and a little flower bar where you can create your own bouquet. I definitely want to come back here for a happy hour with margaritas and chips!Based on other reviews I've seen, it looks like they fixed their portion problem. These are a bit smaller than Chipotle, but I don't mind because I never finish Chipotle - I really felt this was the perfect size for me! Plus, they included a free chips & guac for happy hour before the end of the month which was a fun little surprise.I ordered a steak salad with quite a few toppings. Since I had the free entree, I only had to pay for my additional toppings (about $2 worth) - however, I think they need to include more than 3 toppings for their price. If I had paid for this, my little salad would've been about $15 - and at that rate I would go down the street to C&G for a larger salad. Good news is, this salad was absolutely delicious! The steak was so tender and flavorful and the vinaigrettes really brought all the flavors together. I definitely raved about it to some friends!Overall, I wouldn't be super quick to go back here for a lunch/meal because of the price point, but I will be back to try happy hour!

More 3.5 than 4 stars for me. Really good for fast food but falls a tad short of my favorite Twin Cities taco joints. Quac was tasty but way too cold which actually muted the flavors and made it harder to eat, but awesome chips. The meats were not very hot which was disappointing and the burrito a mess to eat. It also was not clear if we needed to bus our own table but we finally found the spot but hard not to make a mess of yourself separating items to be washed and items for disposal.