3100 New Park Mall, Newark CA 94560
(510) 797-3030
Parking: in shopping center parking lot
1875 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell CA 95008
(408) 371-5800
Last Visited: October 22, 2005
Food: 2 to 3 stars
Service: 3 to 4 stars
Atmosphere: 3 stars
Price: $$ to $$$
This lunch visit to the New Park Mall El Burro restaurant was pleasant. This critique does not apply to the Campbell location. From the outside, it’s noticeable that the establishment is very large. Enter El Burro and notice the little niche rooms and different seating areas. The dining area is quite dark and since we sat in a space lower than the rest of the room (not quite a downstairs area, but we did have to go down some stairs), there wasn’t much that could be seen. The patio area would be a great place to enjoy a meal on a warm summer evening. The wood table has paper placemats and when you arrive, salsa and chips are served. They also bring glasses of ice water.
El Burro offers two menus – one for lunch and one for dinner. Although they have a lunch menu, any items from the dinner menu will be served at your request. However, there are no substitutions or checks accepted.
- Los Chicos #1 – One Beef, chicken or cheese enchilada. These plates are designed for small appetites. I selected a chicken enchilada. This dish was served with Spanish rice and refried beans. I’m not sure how this dish compares in size to an Especialidades Enchiladas which offered the same dish, but for a dime more. The enchilada was comprised of chicken, and covered with enchilada sauce. My dining companion ordered a burrito with meat, and the burrito seemed to be a giant enchilada. There weren’t any additional items in the burrito. The only difference was size. All of the items are served on a hot large white oval plate. The rice is loose and well flavored. The beans are topped with a lot of melted cheddar cheese. Overall, it had good flavor, but seemed a little greasier than expected.
The service was fine – not too intrusive, and not neglecting. Overall, the experience was good, but not fantastic. The setting is great for large parties, but the food quality is not something to get ecstatic about.
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