Chaak

If you have had real Mexican food before, this place will infuriate you. It is a sad excuse for Mexican food. It is impostering as Mexican food. Plus, the price was double what you could get for an authentic burrito in Los Angeles. I threw away something like 7 – 8 euros.
I ordered a chicken burrito that was utterly bland and flavorless. I kept biting into it and hoping the next bite would have some flavor. But nope. Every single ingredient had not been seasoned or was seasoned incorrectly. Weird aftertaste, too.
You have to pick between adding cheese and sour cream — otherwise if you want both, you have to pay extra. What?! Also: there were no hot sauce bottles or packets available. Again, what?!
I went into Chaak feeling hopeful from the good reviews and left with an unhappy, not very full tummy (burrito was on the small side). Actually I was just kind of angry this place can was so popular — there were tons of people there. I hate to say it, but French people don’t know what real Mexican food is and think this place is good. Ha!
So I warn you, fellow lovers of Mexican food, stay far far away!

Depuis des années je fréquente la place Carrée — Forum des Halles comme je nage quasi tous les jours à la piscine.
Avec beaucoup de curiosité ayant américain je vois la construction d’un fast «Mexicain».
Et depuis plusieurs mois je me ravis de trouver — comment dire — comme des vrais de vrais chez nous en Amérique du Nord.
Les burritos sont énormes, très frais et une température idéale. Les farces sont très variées, depuis le porc (shredded pork comme on dit aux USA), du poulet, du boeuf et ils offrent trois sortes d’haricots pour l’accompagner (noirs, pintos ou bien un chile con carne). Puis des légumes et la première fois je vois ceci en France, si on désire ils ont du vrai piments niveau au moins Texans.
Le patron est lui même très accueillant et mexicain (!)
Donc ce petit bijou qui par malheur a des voisins comme McDonald’s ou bien Starbucks vaut le détour pour un voyage autant en sensations qu’en saveurs.

C’est en lisant le statue fb d’une amie nicoise d’origine italo-​bresilienne qui réclamait un burrito de ce restaurant que j’y suis allé.
le Chaak reprend les codes du fast food.
Le service est rapide et le personnel d’origine sud américaine.
Le burrito était énorme.

Many people will attest that it’s quite hard to find a decent burrito in Paris. Or at least, the kind of thing you might be used to in other cities. At a glance, this place looks like a typical burrito takeaway joint you might find in other cities, with the options to choose from spicy chicken, pulled pork or veggies and all the usual extras. The location is inside the Chatelet mall so if the weathers nice you can take it to the park just outside.
I took the veggie option for 7.5 € (guac included, 9 € with a can) — it didn’t look very special while the server was putting it together but actually it tasted pretty good! I would go back again if I’m in need of a quick burrito fix.