360 Degrees Gourmet Burritos — Restaurant in Alameda

I can't just give such a rave 5 star review to a chain because it just isn't in those type of brands. Frankly, I am one of those local guides who prefers to tell the truth instead of being guilty of 'attempted glimmering' - the amateur anathma as it were.

This location, while quite clean and professionally run, is simply professionally cheap. I ordered a burrito, and got mostly rice, less than a serving of beans and even less beef.

That rice burrito plus a large soda cost me just shy of 14 dollars.

They know what they are doing at this location, unless you are willing to ignore the sage old advice that there is 'no fool like an old fool.'

They shorten the portions of the expensive ingredients to benefit their bottom line -- in other words, honor the age old tradition of small food operations (for the most part, not entirely) of not outright ripping off the customer, but really shaving the value as low as they can go before getting to that point.

This rice burrito of course, has a crud flavor profile, and it is not beyond the cheapness of a franchise owner to switch out cheaper cuts of meat and over season them to overwhelm the discerning palate, which a lot of people have in violation of their franchise agreement because they know the parent company won't spend the money for secret shoppers as long as there are no complaints. Why care when it is only disappointment instead of complaints.

Fortunately, I have a degree in Food & Beverage Management and was a National Recipe Contest Winner when I lived in Hollywood early in my entertainment career. I know the difference, now so do you.

Because you deserve the truth, even if it hurts a little sometimes.

And that is one of the steps to stardom, my friend. Don't live a lie.

And don't buy at this location unless you have no other choice.

Cheap is not a flavor profile enhancer, and is more properly a slap in the face of the...

From start to finish this was an awesome experience...if you are hungry and want what you pay for this is it...I had the steak burrito minus some items...but added the teriyaki sauce...what a treat...wife had the chicken salad bowl.....steak was lean with no fat....sauce was throughout the burrito...rice was cooked perfectly....lettuce was green with no brown spots...every bite was better than the last....wife's salad...like my burrito had large portions...no skimping at this place ... Chicken was seasoned and tasty...bag of chips was large...salsa was either green or red...green has a nice hot bite to it.....service was great....very polite...asked what and how we wanted our food.....lots of drinks to choose from...bottled or fountain....asked for a sample of the lamb....wow....the fork went through it like a hot knife through butter...very clean place inside....only complaint would be to clean the outside tabkes...but that's it....recommended this place to two ladies walking by...hope they enjoyed it....this shopping center has got other hole in the wall places we will try next week ...cannot wait....keep going 360....you got it covered....for the other restaurants in Alameda...drop by...you might learn something...and be treated to some great...

The burritos are pretty good and the ingredients taste fresh but twice when I've ordered guacamole, they've forgotten to put it on. It happened again today but of course I didn't realize until I made it all the way back home. When I called back, the person who answered the phone offered to give me the guacamole on the side if I came back in. Seriously? I've already paid for the guacamole, so yes this would be the very LEAST you should do! The manager wasn't in the restaurant, but they offered to call to see if there was something more they could do (note, this was after I pressed). When I talked to her again, she said they could offer a new burrito. This was what I expected initially, so even if it took effort at least they decided to make...