Restaurant Week Contest: The Flying Burrito
I’m not going to lie to you; I eat at The Flying Burrito at least once a week… At least. The craving usually strikes about an hour before lunch and is next to impossible to cast aside. The only effective remedy for a Flying Burrito craving is to simply indulge it with a burrito that’s not only massive in size, but massive in taste as well… and that’s exactly what you get when you visit The Flying Burrito.
Back in 2002, Archie and Lisa Schaffer and Mike and Jill Rohrbach were each looking into opening a burrito bar in Fayetteville. Eventually, the Schaffers and Rohrbachs pooled their collective knowledge, funds and resources and on May 31, 2003, opened the first Flying Burrito just a block away from Dickson. The Flying Burrito was an instant hit where many Fayetteville residents, myself included, were first introduced to the concept of a burrito bar and, subsequently, came to love it. A little over a year later in June of 2004, a second location was opened in the old IHOP, which is where I’ve been getting my weekly burrito-fix ever since.
Since “The Burrito” first opened, I’ve eaten at several other burrito bars and can safely say that none of them even come close to matching the quality(and quantity) of The Flying Burrito.
Now, if burritos aren’t your thing, The Flying Burrito also serves up some excellent quesadillas, tacos, nachos, rice bowls and taco salads as well. And for those of you with a larger-than-average appetite, the Flying Burrito crew has something just for you on the menu: The M.O.A.B. For those of you brave enough to try it, the Mother of All Burritos is as massive a burrito as this world can handle. If you can take down a M.O.A.B by yourself, well, let’s just say that you’ve certainly earned my respect as well as that of your burrito-loving peers.
In addition to having some great everyday deals on their menu, The Flying Burrito also has an excellent Happy Hour deal every day of the week… which is great if you, like me, enjoy a good drink with your meal.
If you haven’t given The Flying Burrito a go, I strongly urge you do so. This week is the perfect time to try it out. As a participant of Restaurant Week, The Flying Burrito is offering a free large queso with the purchase of two entrees. All you have to do is mention Restaurant Week to your Flying Burrito Burrista and the large queso is all yours. The offer is only good through this Saturday, so don’t miss your chance to score some free queso.
Contest: How about a free burrito? Five lucky winners will receive a coupon for a free entree from The Flying Burrito. Nawt Bawd!
How to enter: Tell us why you deserve a burrito or just leave a comment telling us what’s in your Flying Burrito. As in, are you into chicken? Beef? Queso? Taters? Don’t hold back now.
A few rules (read ‘em carefully):
- You may only enter this specific contest once. If you enter this contest more than once you’ll be automatically disqualified.
- This contest is open to anyone anywhere except Fayetteville Flyer writers, Flying Burrito employees, and their immediate family members.
- Contest is open until 11:59pm CST on Thursday, February 5th, 2009.
- Make sure you leave a valid e-mail address when filling out the comment form since that’s how we’ll contact you if you’ve won.
- You’ll have to provide us with your first and last name, and mailing address if you win. Then, we’ll mail you the gift certificate.
Good luck. For more info on Restaurant Week, visit the Dine in Fayetteville site, and check out more reviews, contests, etc here on the Flyer.
Discussion
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By Total Bastard on February 3rd, 2009
I deserve to win because I’m first, frickers!
And because it will afford me another excuse to browse Tuesday Morning for spa towels.
Shut it.
By Rynnedog on February 3rd, 2009
I NEED to win this cause I just moved back to NWA and need a pick me up like winning a M.O.A.B -
By jones on February 3rd, 2009
The secret ingredient in the burrito are the taters. If you aren’t getting taters then you are missing out on the ingredient that really sets the rito off.
Also, getting a side of pico to go with your chips is a good idea.
Also, eating your burrito with some chipotle tobassco sauce will make your century.
By Johnathan on February 3rd, 2009
I love me some Flying Burrito! I go to the one on College at least two or three times a month. I’m more of a nacho guy, but I’ve failed to find anything on their menu to complain about.
You should definitely just go ahead and give me all five coupons. They would be put to good use.
By Melissa Boen on February 3rd, 2009
I deserve to win because I’m a single mom who doesn’t have time to try new restaurants (or old ones) and I just turned 31 today!!!
By Beebs on February 3rd, 2009
Nobody has mentioned the carnitas yet. I “switched” to the carnitas about a year ago and haven’t looked back since. I deserve to win because I’ve developed a chemical dependency on the carnitas soft tacos. If i don’t have some this week, i might die. Die hungry.
By Heather on February 3rd, 2009
I love burritos like I love sunny days and fuzzy kittens (and that’s a lot)
I once went on a strictly burrito diet for a couple of weeks… lunch & dinner, I didn’t really lose any weight but it was way yummy so that’s alright. I eat there once a week, usually Monday-Wednesday since the kiddo gets her cheese quesadilla for free.
This week it’ll be twice… all this talk has me craving a giant burrito with some half & half queso.
By jesse on February 3rd, 2009
I concur on the carnitas. Additionally, yellow queso rules. Pick me.
By Lankford on February 3rd, 2009
I deserve a burrito because I usually split mine with someone else. I like to add so much stuff to it that they can barely roll that thing up. Beef and taters are the best!
By Scott S on February 3rd, 2009
Advancing a bipartisan agenda can only be attained by hard work and compromise. According, I have instructed my aides to push for an affordable, custom-crafted burrito, emphasizing American-produced poultry and potato products.
By George on February 3rd, 2009
Yeah Beebs….carnitas rules it. The taters didn’t really do it for me. Maybe I’ll have to give it another shot.
I was gonna go to FB for lunch today….then I found out Denny’s is giving away free Grand Slams. The burrito will have to wait.
By halfdeserted on February 3rd, 2009
I love their white queso. Yum!
By Matthew Petty on February 3rd, 2009
I deserve to win because I have the flu and noone will go to Denny’s with me for free Grand Slam’s: http://www.dennys.com/ (What is wrong with you people?! Free grand slams!)
By Scott Stapp of Creed on February 3rd, 2009
You know, they have real burritos in Springdale, none of this gabacho crap with the rice and the corn kernels and the “queso” (let’s not fool ourselves about the etymology of that word when we all know it’s Velveeta with Ro-Tel).
By pat dallas on February 3rd, 2009
I’ve never been to Flying Burrito even though I live nearby. Make me a regular.
By SteezyDeezy on February 3rd, 2009
I deserve to win because I treat the staff at each and every location with the kindness that they show to me. Good Burrito Good People.
Roasted Red Pepper Salsa….. YES!
Jalapeno Lime Salsa…….. YES!
Even if I don’t win…. it’s time for another visit!
By Elise Harkey on February 3rd, 2009
I would love to win a free burrito! (Even though I usually eat the nachos–carnitas, white queso, black beans, pico.)
Our family eats at Flying Burrito about 2 or 3 times per month. It’s affordable, fresh, good food.
By Brett Harkey on February 3rd, 2009
I ate at the Dickson Street location the very first week it opened and have been there at least once a week to this very day.
When our offices were below their Dickson Street location, I would go sometimes multiple times per day. Over time, I was on a first name basis with Mike & Archie. Heck, they would even let us walk back upstairs for more drink refills later in the day.
Now, our family is there almost every Tuesday night (College location). We’ve officially turned our 3 girls into Flying Burrito connoisseurs. We even see the same families there every week, so it’s like a little club.
I couldn’t live without my regular burrito fix. I get especially giddy when they have the Jalepeño Lime Salsa. My standard burrito is Jalepeno tortilla, Black Beans & Rice, Carnitas, Potatoes, White Queso, Salsa, Fresh Jalepenos, Corn & Cheese… mmmmmm…
I’d love to win! If I do, I’ll probably go twice this week!
By Boogtastic on February 3rd, 2009
I live directly across from Mike and Jill on Stanton. I single handedly lifted a fallen tree off of their house, saving them in the nic of time from a fire that incinerated their house. I also cleaned their yard as well as fashioned a crude generator out of tin foil and gummy bears (don’t ask) so they would have power. I also personally led them to have a relationship with Jesus Christ AND Buddha. I ask not for the burritos myself, but that they be donated to Fayetteville’s Meals on Wheels program, which has taken a hit in these hard times.
P.S. RynneDog is so selfish.
By IncreasethePeace on February 3rd, 2009
I like Flying Burrito with Chicken but I like to pretend I’m eating IHOP pancakes.
By geeves on February 3rd, 2009
I just really really love burritos!
By christine on February 3rd, 2009
Burritos make me have a party in my tummy
By reed on February 3rd, 2009
Veggie Quesadilla: Black beans, sauteed peppers & onions, potatoes, hot salsa and the featured salsa, pico, fresh jalapenos, guac. Oh yes.
By sofresh-n-sogay on February 4th, 2009
b/c I don’t have any more of those student coupons, and I’m a cheap bastard.
In the burrito is the grilled veg, extra taters, and all the freebies, again cheap bastard.
By Toni Ashcraft on February 4th, 2009
I’m a burrito loving chick and I have to have a Flying Burrito fix about every week. Soooooo glad they are in Fayetteville. I ate at the first one in 2003 when I worked at the U of A. It’s awesome! I deserve a free burrito because….they make me HAPPY!!!!
By Kyle on February 4th, 2009
Beef and Queso only….I love flying burrito Queso!! I deserve a free burrito because I never have enough money to eat there!
By ron burnett on February 4th, 2009
I feel we deserve a burrito after being out of electricity for 2 days and having to cook on a coleman stove.
By imaidiot on February 4th, 2009
burritos make me feel complete. I am nothing without them. I have a cross with a burrito nailed to it.
By lauren on February 4th, 2009
i deserve a free burrito because i’m hungry for burritos now, i’ll be hungry for them tomorrow, and probably for the rest of my life. need one day of peace.
By Nichole on February 5th, 2009
I would love to try ‘Flying Burrito’. I’ve wanted to stop by but with four little kids it hasn’t happened yet. A free burrito would be the perfect reason! Plus- after being sick for the last few days a fresh, well-made burrito is the first thing that sounds appetizing. Thank you to everyone who described what they like. I’m finally hungry!
By Eric on February 5th, 2009
I can’t get enough of their awesome burritos!!! How about throwing a free one my way…
By P-Dub on February 5th, 2009
The quesadilla is an under appreciated and underused goody at the Burrito. Pack that thing with a couple kinds a beans, tons of veggies, and of course white queso, and welcome to flavor country.
By Beebs on February 5th, 2009
Good call P-Dub. Also, if you’re in to taking the money saving train to flavor country, you can split it with your date (or whoever) and they’ll plate it separately for you. BOWNUS.