Restaurant Review: The Flying Burrito in Ames, Iowa

The Flying Burrito Delivers

Ames, Iowa is the home of the Iowa State University Cyclones. This article is part of a series that reviews restaurants in central Iowa. Enjoy!

The Flying Burrito in Ames, Iowa, slings-up giant, made-to-order burritos to hungry members of the Iowa State community. The restaurant is similar in style and fare to the likes of Qdoba and Pancheros but with one big advantage... they deliver!

Decor/Ambiance

Snuggled next door to Nikki Nails, the Flying Burrito is located on Lincoln Way just a block or two off of Welch Ave in Ames, Iowa. The interior of Flying Burrito is minimal, consisting of only a few tables and the burrito counter. The large, open space works well for the large masses of Iowa State bar goers that crowd the restaurant after last call.

Service

The staff at Flying Burrito are fast and know how to feed Iowa State customers quickly. The owner and managers at Flying Burrito won't be winning any congeniality awards in the near future, but most complaints don't usually make it out of the mouths of the fed (and happy) customers.Delivery time for the Flying Burrito is comparable to most other delivery joints at Iowa States and Ames. During the lunch rush it usually takes 45 minutes for your food delivery to arrive from the Flying Burrito. Delivery times highly vary in the evening. Expect a delivery wait from 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on what time you order from the Flying Burrito.

Food & Beverage

Ordering your perfect burrito is easy and occurs in a series of quick questions with the Flying Burrito. What type of tortilla? Choose from flour, wheat, garden, or tomato. Rice? Pick wild or white. Beans? Black or white. Meat? Your choice of beef, chicken, or pork--all are great but the pork is by far the supreme. Are you a vegetarian? Try the soyrizo as a substitute meat product or keep it green by picking the grilled peppers and onions. The veggies make a great selection by themselves or as a great addition to any of the meats.