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Burrito Bandidos
Category: Restaurants Tex-Mex Tex-Mex [Edit]
496 Yonge StToronto, ON M4Y 1X9
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(647) 352-4770
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 11:30 am - 11 pm
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
18 reviews for Burrito Bandidos
Review Highlights
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"The pulled pork, with fresh toppings, hit the spot." In 3 reviews -
"The Halibut Burrito is where it's at; a golden crispy hunk..." In 3 reviews -
"Beware the hot sauce, which doesn't fool around." In 3 reviews
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18 reviews in English
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Review from Cathi B.
Toronto, ON
2/25/2012
The burritos here are terrific, filling, the price is right and the staff is friendly. We order out from here at least once a week if not twice.
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Review from Michael L.
Richmond Hill, ON
3/1/2012
Fell in love at the Spadina location, but this location is definitely more convenient for a TTC pick me up on the way home to finch! =D
I'm a sucker for the Bean and Cheese burrito though I recently cut out the cheese (I know this is a major loss for most) as I went vegan. The difference between the cheese and no cheese version is best experienced by the midway point of the burrito where it would usually start getting sloppy. This doesn't happen in the dairy free version, so a slight upside?
Compared to Big Fat, I find that the quality of the sauces is much more satisfying at bandidios along with the price point (Double Points!!) I've heard that the meat filled burritos are quite good as well though I have yet to meet anyone who has tried the halibut or the pulled pork so I'll update when I find someone to try it.
One thing is that it would be very difficult for Bandidos to handle a large group as I noticed that like the Spadina location there is a fairly long order completion time. Not a major loss as its well worth the wait.Listed in: Value Pack......ed Stomach =D
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Review from Renee M.
Toronto, ON
12/3/2011
This is really more of a 3,5 stars but since the staff is so nice I thought I would bump it up a bit.
I feel like a traitor because the cashier is such a peach but the burritos have one fatal problem: they are too mushy.
All of the ingredients are delicious except there is an overkill of refried beans. Also FOUR kinds of mushy things are included on the burrito: salsa, sour crean, burrito sauce, and guacamole. This isn't even including the beans. It makes for one mushy burrito.
The first time I ordered the chicken, it was okay. This time I ordered the pulled pork which was delicious - spicy and smokey flavored. I asked for light sauce but I observed an insane amount of beans being put in. The proportions just aren't right.
Still the place is good, they are friendly and I think customers just have to be vocal about the amounts of things they want. Also be careful because sometimes the grill man overgrills the burrito.
Next time I go I plan on asking for light on the beans, no sour cream and seeing what happens. -
Review from Adri S.
Toronto, ON
4/13/2012
Awesome burritos! I had a chicken burrito with everything on it plus burrito sauce & sour cream and my friend had the steak burrito. They were sooo good!! The refried beans and rice were really nice - I'm not sure why one reviewer found the burritos "too mushy" - they're burritos with refried beans. Regardless I say bring on the mush!
They even toasted the shells! The hot sauce was really hot - just how I like it - but I am glad I had it on the side instead of inside the burrito. I'd say it was a hotness level of 4 out of 5. I usually like 3.5 - 4.5.
Just one thing on the negative side - my friend ordered his burrito with everything except 2 items and it seemed they got our orders confused because mine didn't have these 2 items and his did. Anyway we just swapped fillings.
Friendly staff, limited bar-stool seating. AWESOME BURRITOS. I will definitely go again! -
Review from Yvonne T.
My first encounter with a Toronto burrito was at Burrito Boyz, the chain that was founded by the owner who now owns Burrito Bandidos after having sold his stake in the namesake for B-Boyz.
I decided to give it a try to see which was superior! I must say that I still think that Burrito Boyz has the superior burrito. I had originally been exposed to a Halibut Burrito at BBoyz and so this is what I ordered from BBandidos. I found that the one that BBoyz had a moister halibut, and that the burrito overall was more filling. Also, the burrito at BBandidos didn't really add anything from a textural perspective and I felt all the flavours kind of got lost in the mix. My dining companion and I both felt that the burrito could've used a bit more tomato.
The only one-up that BBandidos has is that they will not be anal about not halving your burrito for you like they do at BBoyz. Seriously? How long does it take to run a knife through the burrito? 2 seconds? It amazes me how BBoyz would rather inconvenience a customer for a mere 2 seconds.
Of the 2 burrito establishments I've tried, BBoyz still reigns supreme. My next stop - the fusion burritos at Chino LocosListed in: Dining and Nickeling, Hold on to your sombrero!
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Review from Jordan C.
Toronto, ON
2/24/2012
"Meh. I've experienced better".
Definitely.
The burrito was okay, nothing spectacular. I much rather would have Mr. Sub across the street.
If you are looking for a burrito place, have time to travel - Big Fat Burrito in Kensington Market is the place to go. If you are in the area of College Park, I don't know any other burrito place in the area, so I guess... hit his place up.
The staff was rude, BTW. Approximately $8-$10 a meal. Got a large chicken, $9.50. -
Review from Jennifer K.
Markham, ON
Is Burrito Bandidos serving the BEST burrito in Toronto?? I don't know.. since I am no Burrito expert and I have to base my review on my limited experience.
Unfortunately, my favourite Halibut Burrito ($9.29) only comes in Large... and no one is going to share that with me since I am alone... Yes it is sizable and I was full after eating that!
The fish itself was really tasty, pan fried to golden crisp outside. The only complaint I have was the tortilla itself was toasted so brown, it tasted bitter and burnt.
Music was way way way to loud. Hard for the customers and cashier to communicate. While I was ordering, I felt like I don't understand a word what she was saying or I am just deaf!Listed in: Mexician Food in Toronto!
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Review from Jonathan S.
York, ON
4/4/2011
This review violates a few basic principles that I set out for myself when I started Yelping. I wasn't going to review chains (unless my review was politically motivated). I wasn't going to chase food trends. I wasn't going to review fast food.
And yet, here I am, excited to the the first reviewer of the latest Burrito Bandidos outlet; not only a chain but the product of a messy divorce from the original 'burrito boyz' further downtown.
This location is quite literally a hole in the wall off Yonge Street, on Gloucester, overshadowed by a shiny new A & W. The walls are red; the floors and fixtures are black. The place is clearly geared towards takeout; dining-in options are limited to the kind of wooden high chairs that grow more treacherous the closer you get to last call, or a stainless-steel counter over which you may practice your Guy Fieri-worthy Burrito Hunch. If it weren't for the modern-rock soundtrack, you might think that you were dining on the TTC.
But nobody comes to Burrito Bandidos for the atmosphere, the service (although it's pleasant), or the scene. It's all about the burrito; a massive two fister stuffed with standard veg, less standard guacamole and your choice of fillings. I suppose that you could order it as a quesadilla and save a buck or two, but you'de be missing the crispy flat-top finished point.
Most of the protein options are on the bland side of tasty. Huge portions of steak and chicken satisfy, but may be toughened from their time in the steam tray. Pulled pork fares better. They sell shrimp, too, but I'm leery of fast-food shrimp after a food-poisoning forced vacation in my past. You may order any of these, but you'd be missing out.
The Halibut Burrito is where it's at; a golden crispy hunk of firm-fleshed fish, ensconced in burrito fixings, wrapped in a tortilla and toasted as above. Think of it as Coronation Street crossed with Lucha Libre, and you'll understand the party that's about to erupt in your mouth.
Does this make me a sell-out? -
Review from Hideki K.
5/27/2011
Burrito Bandidos is great! Thanks to these guys, there's no need to go South of the Border for good Tex Mex food.
I ordered a large burrito with chicken and shrimp. Oh, wow, was the shrimp amazingly fresh. They cook it to order and it tasted oh so good. It's the best tasting shrimp I've had in my two months of living in T dot.
As for the menu here, it's simple: small burritos, large burritos, & quesadillas. I didn't see any appetizers listed. It's great that all of the filings can be had for no additional charge. I opted to include everything, including each type of sauce.
They do have a house made "burrito sauce", but I couldn't discern the actual taste of it because I had them mix in salsa, sour cream, guac, and hot sauce along with it.
Their coconut milk + nectar + pineapple drink was excellent. I wish more places sold it!
Burrito Bandidos has a few locations in Toronto. If you come across one, you most definitely need to try it out.Listed in: Best of T.O
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Review from Lisa K.
Toronto, ON
7/9/2011
After working out at the YMCA next door, what better way to reward yourself than a Halibut Burrito at Burrito Bandidos. I mean, I know I am fooling myself into thinking this is a healthy choice because it has fish in it... it is, after all deep fried, and then smothered in toppings that are hard to resist... like the burrito sauce.
I haven't had any of their other burritos in a long time because I love the Halibut burrito THAT much!
It is amazing how heavy the burritos are... but they are also good.
If you used to like Burrito Boyz and find they aren't as good as you remembered, give Burrito Bandidos a try... they got the shaft in the name department after the split, but they win in taste IMHO. -
Review from Brian K.
5/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Nommers, a welcome addition to the neighbourhood. Despite the smattering of z-teca/Chipotle/BarBurrito in the area, there's something about Bandidos that makes it stand out from the rest. (My guess is the "burrito sauce" - no clue what this actually is.)
Service was quick and efficient, and much faster than I remember it being at Burrito Boyz (the Adelaide one). Ordered the shrimp burrito, which I thoroughly enjoyed; the small was more than enough for a lunch. Beware the hot sauce, which doesn't fool around.
Seating is present, but limited and rather tight. Get it to go, and perhaps head over to Queen's Park to enjoy it. -
Review from Isabel R.
Toronto, ON
4/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Uh oh. I'm in trouble... I've loved this place for ages, but trips were always reserved for special occasions. Now there's one a short walk away and I wont be able to stay away!
This place has great fresh ingredients, but the burritos taste like burritos, not just the ingredients. This place will beat out chipotle or BFB any day.
Especially popular are the fish burritos. Watch for lineups at lunch time. This place is booming and there isn't much seating available, you're usually better taking it to go.
That's my reserved star here....but the food is great! -
Review from Paul R.
Toronto, ON
5/28/2011
Great place to grab something for lunch. The small burrito is plenty for lunch and with $7 (tax in) it's a pretty food deal considering its size. The service can be a little slow at lunch when it's busy because they grill everything once it's stuffed in the burrito but this comes with the territory of freshly made fast food.
I'm a big fan, I go once a week probably. -
Review from Mike S.
Toronto, ON
10/24/2011
I really like this place: have never been much of a TexMex fan, but my roomate took me to this place and I thought it was great!
The pulled pork, with fresh toppings, hit the spot. Staff was friendly and everything looked clean etc. A Large ran around $8.50 after tax.
Will definitely go back! -
Review from Keeley-Ann H.
Mississauga, ON
6/20/2011
I really love burritos and we happened to come across this place walking home and decided we would give it a shot. i got a chicken burrito with al the fixings. Now the guy told me that the hot sauce was really hot, but as usual i think i can handle more hot sauce then i really can and said go with the hot stuff. My boyfriend warned me. Well as a result It took me twice as long to finish the burrito. The guy was laughing at me cause he said he warned me, it was all in good humour but i told him i still enjoyed it as i chugged a milk back lol I mean you cant really go wrong with burritos.... this place is good
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Review from David B.
Toronto, ON
6/26/2011
Delicious burritos and I normally don't like burritos! I had the small steak burrito but it wasn't small by any means. Quite filling actually. There's barely any sitting room though so it's mostly a take-out spot.
I also got a chicken burrito recently. It was just as good. Can't wait to try out all the different kinds. -
Review from DJB D.
Toronto, ON
6/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Always great food. Go early - gets busy at lunch. ;)
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Review from B M.
Toronto, ON
4/8/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I don't even like burritos that much (i prefer tacos) but i love this place. I've only been once but my co-workers and I have unanimously decided that this will be our Tuesday eating spot. Sorry Bar Burrito...
