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Burrito Loco - CLOSED
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
47 Charles St WToronto, ON M4Y
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
- Price Range:
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$
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- No
7 reviews for Burrito Loco
7 reviews in English
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Review from Lauren M.
5/7/2010
This is a 3rd review confirming that Burrito Loco is GOOD but nothing special.
I had a small chicken burrito which was $6 with tax. You choose your toppings and have a choice between white or whole wheat wrap. They grill it like a panini and hand it over.
Quick and cheap but nothing special. Wasn't especially tasty but didn't taste bad either. Sort of like something you could/would make yourself at home.
Only other thing I have to add was that the owner was very friendly and went out of his way to ensure I was enjoying my food. -
Review from Jonathan S.
York, ON
1/20/2011
CLOSED
Toronto's become a tough tortilla town. One of the last casualties of 2010 (or perhaps one of the first of 2011), Burrito Loco has rolled off to that taqueria in the sky. It was easy to lose Burrito Loco in the late-decade Burrito boom which has seen the rise of chains big and small.
Probably best known as that funny, repurposed Quiznos on the ground floor of a condo; Burrito Loco the place that you pass by on your way to coffee at Timothys, or more exciting (or at least branded) options further East.
Inside, it was an expression of found commerce. An abandoned turn-key operation, the sandwich shop remained mostly intact. New, temporary signage that never made it's way to menu-board permanence; a toaster that left burrito wraps blistered and not unpleasantly charred; the condiment bar featuring salsas instead of italian red-hots.
The food was forgettable. A large chicken burrito proved heavy on the rice and light on stringy fowl. Lukewarm beans, reasonably fresh toppings and a light dusting of pre-shredded cheese finished things off. The finished product was served at an odd combination of temperatures. The outer layers were blistering hot from the burrito-mobile conveyor. Inside, things cooled off considerably.
Apart from the cute counter help, there was nothing to draw me back. Evidently, a man's heart may be accessed through his stomach, but the reverse does not hold true. -
Review from Chris P.
9/4/2009 4 photos
This new burrito place took over an old Quiznos location. Basically everything inside is still Quiznos, just now they sell burritos. They even still have the Quiznos neon "TOASTY!" sign hanging in the window.
On first glance behind the cash register you might think they sell doughnuts because there is a Tim Horton's oven sitting on the counter, but sadly you cannot order a cruller.
They sell a small and large size burrito here with your choice of fillings; steak, chicken, veggie, bean & cheese, and more. They pack the tortillas full but I found they were a little chintzy on the cheese and meat.
A bonus here is that they don't charge extra for guac. Their prices are just under $6 for a small and up to $10 for a large. They have other food on the menu like quesadillas and churros also.
Overall I'd say this is a good place for lunch if you are working or shopping in the area, but don't make a special trip.Listed in: Burritos: the good, the bad,…
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Review from Avitania B.
Toronto, ON
10/3/2010 2 Check-ins Here
I suspect this place is called Burrito Loco because you'd have to be loco ("crazy," in Spanish) to think this was a good burrito.
First, they're very stingy with the fillings. This might be because the tortillas are rather small, so overstuffing would likely lead to burrito explosion when grilled. Or, it just might be that the place is owned by Scrooge McDuck Gonzalez. Either way, it's a skimpily filled burrito.
Second, the meat is not that great. On my first try, I had the chicken, which was stewed but dry. Blech. I wised up and went with a plain bean-rice-and-cheese combo, which was better.
On the up side, I do like that they "grill" their burritos on a panini press. It makes the tortilla all nice and crisp on the outside (though on my last visit, the burrito was grilled a little too long and ended up a scosh on the burnt side. Alas.)
If it weren't the only burrito place within a stone's throw of my apartment, I wouldn't come here. But seeing as that there is a lack of quick burrito options in my 'hood, I'll be back, but I won't expect to be wowed by the experience. -
Review from Matthew S.
Toronto, ON
1/7/2010
Popped into Burrito Loco for lunch today and I completely agree with Chris P's review. This place looks exactly like a Subway or Quizo's except they serve Burritos and Quesadillas.
Prices are reasonable and the burritos are a good size, the large thoroughly filled me up for lunch. I went for a large vegetarian burrito ($6.59) which came with bean, cheese, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce, and various vegetables. The burrito was good, certainly better than a lot of the places I've been to, but not nearly as flavourful as Burrito Boys/Banditos. If you like things spicy I'd ask for extra hot sauce as the default amount doesn't give much fire.
I work in the area and I'll likely go back to Burrito Loco for lunch but, as Chris P said, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.Listed in: South of The Border
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Review from She S.
Toronto, ON
8/6/2010
was just there and ok the burrito was good but the person serving me seemed very miserable and unhappy and I almost felt like just leaving
there is nothing worse than having an unhappy person waiting on you -
Review from Anders L.
Etobicoke, ON
2/2/2010
I really like this place,
They made amazing Burritos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!
The price and service was excellent and i would definetly go back
