What is up for grabs?
Bowie Thompson and Ray Murphy launched their fresh food truck venture in Greystones on the 5th of November, 2016. By transforming an antiquated horse box, they initiated their venture into the burrito selling business. Thompson, who has a background in tourism and multiple kitchen experiences along with a South American expedition for motivation, collaborated with Murphy, who boasts noteworthy culinary expertise from his stint at Musgraves.
Their Mexican cuisine is not necessarily about traditional tortilla craftsmanship or authenticity, but provides hearty meals with vibrant taste profiles. They label their cuisine as Mexican food with an Irish touch. They utilise a giant board for their menu display which predominately features two sections: burritos and boxes, further branching out into dishes containing chicken, chorizo, bacon, pinto beans, and sweet potato fries. They offer a variety of salsa ranging from the mild pico de gallo, a middle-of-the-road chipotle salsa, a hot habanero salsa to an intensely fiery ghost salsa, with the heat levels clearly represented by the number of chillies on the display.
So, what was ordered?
Items such as the Greystones burrito, the vegetarian burrito, and the nacho box were selected.
How was the customer service?
The service was amicable. A clearly labelled “Order here” billboard is available at one side of the kiosk. Clients place their orders and await being beckoned. It would be beneficial to anticipate some delay during busy hours and possibly order a beverage from the neighbouring pub.
What was the quality of the meal?
The cuisine is wholesome and intended to satiate you completely. The densely packed Greystones burrito, an amalgamation of chicken, chorizo, bacon, jack cheese, slow-simmered pinto beans and Mexican brown rice, is a warning to tread carefully while choosing a salsa, with the “spicy” variant possessing a potent kick. The meat-free burrito parallels closely to the Greystones, with the meat element being replaced by guacamole.
The nacho box could have done with a more liberal helping of guacamole. Additionally, patrons anticipated the jack cheese to be molten, and were left wanting. Including tzatziki and ample tortilla chips for a pairing with a cold brew was appreciated.
What about the packaging?
Clean tinfoil, a recyclable material, wraps the burritos, while the nachos are served in a recyclable cardboard container.
And the expenses?
The original text states, “A meal for three individuals equates to €35.50 at The Greystones. This includes the signature burrito at €14.80, the veggie burrito at €10.75, and a serving of nachos priced at €9.95. The catch is, there’s no delivery service available. It’s either enjoy your meal on the premises or opt for takeaway. Operating hours are between 1pm-9pm from Wednesday to Sunday. However, they’ve made it convenient for you by offering the options to order online for pickup, call in your order, or place it directly at the Boat Yard. Would I revisit? Certainly, as it presents quite a decent grub, even if it might not offer the authentic Mexican flair in full.”