Mr. Large Burrito Mr. Large Burger Mr. Large Gyros

Okay, it's been there awhile and we keep driving by...time to take the roundabouts until we're dizzy and get to Mr. Large..!

That's Mr Large Burrito, Mr Large Burger & Mr Large Gyros.....

Located in a somewhat awkward mall (doesn't really follow the location, location, location mantra), next to a bank branch and placed well-back from Hwy 61 in Forest Lake, Mr. Large catches your attention with signs spelling out Mr Large Burrito $7 and Mr Large Hamburger $5.    With this location, you have to grab attention anyway you can.

So, we've wandered through today's Parade of Homes models...we scoped out the various models at Adelaide's Landing...nice of them to name the place after our new granddaughter...we've reached the end of that development. 

And, checking out new wall decor and kitchen layouts can work up an appetite....maybe a 'Large' appetite.  So I took all the roundabouts (maybe a few extra because John REALLY dislikes roundabouts) and wound our way into the parking lot at Mr Large...(fill in the blank).

Ordering at Mr. Large

There are 2 lines here...directed by large hanging arrows.    The first arrow points to the Large Burrito line...and it's a look and point line like Chipotle or Pancheros.   Protein options included ground beef, grilled chicken, steak, and shredded beef.   Cilantro rice or plain rice, tater tots (not your usual inclusion, but it would help make a LARGE burrito), pinto or black beans....jalapenos (pickled or raw), hot pepper rings, sweet corn, cilantro, green or black olives, pico....heavy on the red onion!, medium or hot salsa (similar in appearance to my favorite 'orange sauce'

at El Pariente), another sauce in a squeeze bottle, herbed feta, Mexican cheese, onion, tomatoes, limes, lettuce, and sour cream.   So, not quite your typical burrito bar.  You can also get your meal in the form of a bowl or salad.

So, we went with salad and burrito.   John leaned toward the veggie...lettuce, sweet corn, pico, pinto beans, Mexican cheese, tomatoes, cilantro, green olives and a light squeeze from the bottled sauce...slightly spicy.   I went for the grilled chicken burrito with pintos, cilantro rice, pickled jalapenos (they even out the heat and add an acidic note), cilantro, sweet corn, cheese, sour cream, and the medium 'orange' salsa.    

Mr. Large Burrito

What I liked best about my burrito was that the cilantro was incredibly fresh and flavorful.   The beans and cheese and sauces can be heavy, but the fresh cilantro brightened each and every bite.  There was plenty of meat and it was well-grilled, and each of the ingredients was tasty and well-prepared.  I like the slightly chewy tortilla, and it held up well.  They offered to grill the entire burrito at the end...that would be an interesting texture option, too.

Mr. Large Salad

John is not a big fan of iceberg, but he really wanted a salad.  He said the ingredients were fresh and crunchy, and the person preparing the salad kept asking what else he wanted when he thought he had selected everything....I think the salad doubled in size by the time he was done (hence the Mr. Large!).   So as she added, he ended up with a layered salad that was

interesting to see and a very satisfying quantity.  His only regret...he wished he's asked for more pinto beans...they were delicious.

Mr Large (you name it) has an great assortment of bottled beverages and both Coke & Pepsi fountains...so you can find everything from Jarritos to Cherry Coke.

Decor and ambience at Mr. Large

The decor is eclectic....everything from antique-look Coca Cola trays to a purple Prince symbol to bucks on the trash cans to old cars stenciled on the walls.  This was Burrito King before...and I think a lot of the decor is a carryover.

The staff was pleasant, helpful, and willing to make your choice 'Large'.   They changed their gloves as required and the foods were at correct temperatures.  Everything was fresh and the assortment was somewhat different than at other burrito places (I'll have to take my cousin to lunch...as she would say, she 'loves the tots'....so this would be a 'happy place' to choose lunch ingredients). 

Even at an odd time on Sunday afternoon, customers were coming and going with regularity---many taking big bags of 'large' items to go.   So, a good time to try it out....I would think traditional meal times might be quite busy.

We were very satisfied with this visit.  While we were there, people ordered many gyros sandwiches, waffle fries, burgers, etc.  Next time we'll follow the other arrow and see what the gyros line yields...in that line, the food is made in the kitchen and brought out to be picked up at the counter.

Our opinion on Mr. Large: Yes!

 Take the roundabouts on Hwy 61 until you make yourself dizzy and end up at Mr. Large...it's locally-owned with friendly service and good quality, tasty food.   We plan to make future visits.

Details:

Website:  https://mrlargeburrito.com/

Directions:  Click for Google Map