Bar Burrito

£8–£12 burritos and bowls before security at EDI

Bar Burrito sits landside at Edinburgh Airport, on the pre-security concourse, handy if you’re meeting someone or arriving early from the tram. It runs standard airport daytime hours, roughly from the first departures until early evening, so don’t bank on a late-night burrito after the last flights go. The setup is fast-casual: queue, pick your base, pay at the till, and grab a seat at the small tables nearby.

Food is build-your-own: choose a burrito, bowl, tacos, or nachos, then add chicken, pulled pork, beef, or a veggie filling. Expect mains to land in the £8–£12 range once you add guac and a drink. Portions lean generous by airport standards, so a loaded burrito can easily cover a full meal between flights. Spice level is toned down; you’ll need the hotter salsa if you want real kick.

Drinks are basic: fountain soft drinks, bottled water, and a couple of standard beers and ciders, usually in the £5–£6 band. There’s no table service, and food normally comes out in under 10 minutes unless there’s a sudden rush from a delayed flight. The rating hovers around 3.5 out of 5, which tracks with the food: decent, filling, not destination-level.

There’s no dedicated children’s menu, but staff are used to doing plain rice-and-chicken bowls and cheese quesadillas for kids. Vegetarian options rely mostly on beans, rice, and grilled veg; check the daily prep if you need vegan, as some toppings rotate and cheese or sour cream can be left off.

Practical tip: if you’re checked in and bags are dropped, clear security first; airside at EDI has more seating, and you won’t be clock-watching while you eat.