Bang Bang Burritos — Restaurant in Town of Islip

I liked this place for a long time, for its baked enchiladas, which WERE the third-best that I knew of. But then Bang Bang opened a new location on Montauk Highway, which I tried and immediately disliked; it just wasn't as good. Apparently there's a new owner. Soon they redecorated this older location, meh. And then the flavor started to decline here, eventually matching the new location. I guess the old stock of good ingredients and seasonings eventually ran out. • Baked enchiladas (cheese only): They come with rice and beans on top. Which I wouldn't mind IF the rice, beans, and enchiladas tasted good. Today I hesitated to come here. (And I could not bring myself to order enchiladas.) • Quesadillas (cheese): Basically quite good. But the sour cream was not suitable, and they were a little dry without any. • Soft-shell tacos (steak): FLOUR tortillas (only)?! Not right, not good. (I said hold the guac (because it smothers the steak aroma).) The meat had a little gristle, which I wouldn't mind if it wasn't low on flavor. A little dry, but no decent sauce to try, just Cholula. No radish slices. • Salsa: Packets of Cholula just don't make it. Runny, red, too hot, so useless on chips and meals. • Pico de Gallo: Acceptable but the bits are a little bigger than everyone else's. • Salt: The food needs some, but they don't keep packets or shakers on-hand! • Sour cream: Wrong style or brand. Buttery flavor takes over, ruins anything you try it on. • Guac: I can't grade it. I just didn't like it. • Chips: Decent plain or with pico (until it ran out). Sour cream, guac, and Cholula all don't work. • Ventilation: Their kitchen grill has an exhaust, but no make-up with heat exchanger. The exhaust sucks the front door closed, you have to pull it really hard. When the door opens, a cold tornado blows in and the heater runs. So stupid, uncomfortable, and wasteful. I predict declining sales, as repeat customers resist coming and seek...

I drive 15 minutes out of my way in both directions to come here. The restaurant has a simple, but clean and friendly atmosphere. The staff is always friendly and the service is on point.

I usually get the west islip lion burrito. Its got everything you wouldn't put in your every day burrito, but it hits the spot every time.

I also get the meatless nachos which is loaded with toppings. Its almost impossible to get a nacho chip with nothing on it. Their empanadas are delicious as well.

Just after writing this review, I noticed there was bacon in the burrito I ordered. I don't eat pork, so I called the restaurant to ask how to handle it since I don't live close. Not only did they make me a new one, but they drove all the way to my house 15 minutes away just to get my order and gave me a piece of tres leches cake. I've never had tres leches cake I've liked, but this cake is delicious.

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Been here three times. It’s location is solid so it makes it an easy trip for me but it’s sub par as far as food goes. Marinated steak is the only menu item worth the try, but it’s nothing you can’t get at bubbas or pico in that same general area. Two out of the three times my order took over 30 min to make, keep in mind my order was never absurd or over the top. Three tacos and fries or a burrito and an empanada. Kitchen is ridiculously slow. Prices are fair but you can find better for what you’re paying for. Al pastor was out of stock first two times I came in because they weren’t prepared properly to open. Overall it’s average and I honestly was hoping for much more but I’m hoping they can get their mishaps in line for a brighter future. Idea is cool, execution and...