

Bad Boy Burrito
Old Town, Key West
Restaurant in Key West, United States
The Read
Dress
Casual
Why go
Bad Boy Burrito is the right Key West pick when you want casual Mexican food, fast counter-service, a low-friction meal rather than a full-service night out. Go for burritos, taco plates, the seafood-leaning Keys angle; skip it if you need a tasting menu, polished occasion dining, or a beverage-led evening.
About Bad Boy Burrito
Key West dining can mean choosing a casual daytime meal rather than a longer sit-down plan. Bad Boy Burrito is best understood as a casual Mexican burrito and taco spot with a simple value proposition: a meal around $15 per person, casual dress, daytime hours from Monday through Saturday.
The useful way to think about it is not as a tasting-menu destination or a formal dining room. The draw is direct casual Mexican food, especially burritos and tacos, with a few named dishes that give the menu its identity.
Order here for a casual Mexican meal, not a dressed-up dining room
The strongest case for going is the narrow, casual focus. The named pulls are the Kobe beef burrito, Cayo Hueso fish tacos, breakfast burrito, smoked wahoo tostada. That tells you the lane clearly: filling, practical, easygoing rather than formal.
For an explorer who wants to order from the confirmed signature dishes, the Cayo Hueso fish tacos and smoked wahoo tostada are good places to start. If those are not the goal, the Kobe beef burrito or breakfast burrito keeps the decision simple.
Treat it as a casual burrito-and-taco stop in Key West and choose based on the dishes and hours that are known.
Use it as a daytime option, not a place to over-plan
With hours listed as Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closed Sundays, Bad Boy Burrito is a daytime option rather than a dinner anchor. The decision is less “where should dinner anchor the night?” and more “where can the group get a casual Mexican meal during the day?”
That makes it most useful for diners who want a direct burrito or taco meal in Key West without dressing up or planning around a high price point. For a slower meal or broader local shortlist, use our full Key West restaurants guide instead of forcing this into a role it is not built to play.
If the outing is meant to revolve around drinks, start with our full Key West bars guide and treat this as a daytime food stop.
Who should choose it, who should skip it
Choose it when the priority is a casual Mexican burrito or taco meal, a roughly $15 per person price point, daytime hours in Key West. Skip it if you need Sunday service, dinner, a dressy setting, or a venue with details beyond the casual burrito-and-taco format.
Planning details
- Location
- 1220 Simonton St
- Phone
- 305-292-2697
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, compact burrito spot with a walk-up or counter-service setup, focused on quick, flavorful Mexican fare rather than decor, often described by locals as a laid-back, no-frills hidden gem.[2][3][5][9]
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Kobe beef burrito
- Cayo Hueso fish tacos
- Breakfast burrito
- Smoked wahoo tostada
Planning details
Location
1220 Simonton St
Recognition and awards
Explore Key West
Around this place
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Bad Boy Burrito accommodate groups?
Bad Boy Burrito is a casual Mexican burrito and taco spot at about $15 per person, so it may fit an informal daytime meal.
What are alternatives to Bad Boy Burrito in Key West?
If you want a slower meal or more ceremony, choose a different Key West dining option instead. Bad Boy Burrito is best framed as a casual burrito-and-taco spot at about $15 per person, so alternatives depend on whether you want another quick casual meal or a fuller sit-down experience.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bad Boy Burrito?
A daytime meal is the clear fit, because it is open Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closed Sundays.
What should I wear to Bad Boy Burrito?
Keep it casual and practical. Bad Boy Burrito is listed with a casual dress code, its format is casual Mexican burritos and tacos at roughly $15 per person.
Can I eat at the bar at Bad Boy Burrito?
No bar-focused details are for Bad Boy Burrito. Plan around its confirmed role as a casual Mexican burrito and taco spot.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Bad Boy Burrito?
No tasting-menu details are for Bad Boy Burrito. The confirmed format is casual Mexican burritos and tacos at about $15 per person, with signature dishes including the Kobe beef burrito, Cayo Hueso fish tacos, breakfast burrito, smoked wahoo tostada.
Is Bad Boy Burrito good for a special occasion?
Only for an informal one. Its 2026 Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Featured Restaurant recognition gives it a trust signal, but the $15 per person price point, casual dress code, daytime hours make it a better choice for a relaxed casual meal than a formal occasion.





















