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Burro Burrito
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
655 College StToronto, ON M6G 1B2
Neighbourhoods: Little Italy, Bickford Park
(416) 530-2738
- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 11 pm
Fri-Sat 11:30 am - 4 am
Sun 11:30 am - 10 pm
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Late Night, Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
23 reviews for Burro Burrito
Review Highlights
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"Their bean and cheese burrito hits the spot." In 3 reviews -
"Their guac is always fresh and plentiful." In 5 reviews -
"This places rivals my love for Chipotle." In 3 reviews
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23 reviews in English
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Review from Tristan B.
Toronto, ON
3/23/2012
Dear NAFTA,
Thank you.
When I bite into a Burro Burrito, I forget about global warming and the moral dilemma of bottled water. The world begins to make sense... I start to picture my first love, Monique, and the way she smiled at me across the playground. This euphoric carrot chase lasts for about 47 seconds while I devour my cherished "Loaf of Love" (I feel burrito is too harsh of a word for such a display of artistic brilliance).
If Little Italy isn't your local haunt, try their Mole Burrito pronounced "Mole'eH!" (locals know). Don't worry, if you ever played flip cup, you can order for your friends.
Just promise me you won't be fooled by the lackluster interior and blinding signage, this isn't a nail salon turned eatery, think of it more as a gift from the Mexican Queen of Awesome Burritos.
Sincerely yours, -
Review from Matt H.
Toronto, ON
3/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
Ive had serious high hopes for this place ever since a friend recommended it 5 years ago saying they had really good burritos here.
I ordered the large shrimp burrito and as i saw them put on the meat I noticed it look a bit different, but dismissed it as it was my first time here and gave them the benefit of the doubt. i asked for everything on the burrito and medium spice. They wrapped and headed it up a bit in their small oven as I paid for it. The price seemed to be a bit lower than I thought but I paid and took it home.
When I arrived home (college and dufferin) on the ttc, I notice all the oil that was in the burrito leaked through both layers of paper and through my bag. Bummer. I wasn't able to eat it from the wrap so on a plate it went with a fork and knife. Here's the kicker. The burrito was dark chicken. Salty and bland. Leaking juices like crazy. I was extremely disapointed.
The positives: The burrito is as big as the ones Ive had in SF.
I will be back to try the shrimp, but I fear this place is just another sub par mexi-canada joint. -
Review from Matthew W.
Toronto, ON
2/10/2012
So, gonna vent...why alienate your customer for a few lousy dollars? That is the question I pose to you, Burro Burrito. Last time I checked Avocados were a $1 a piece (give or take $.50), so why, when I spend $3.99 (plus tax), for what I believe was a 'side' of guacamole, with the expectation of it being at least a full half or even a full avocado, do I receive what I can best describe as a 'shot' glass sized serving. Really? Really?
Your food is good, I like it, I like the selection, the freshness and the serving size is very respectable; like an American sized snack (joke), it's massive, still feel weighed down and having a hard time typing/concentrating. Why ruin my experience, and annoy me over something so mundane?
Here is your reward.
Burro - go eat there, it's not bad. Just don't order their damn guacamole, as you will likely be as disappointed as I was. Sometimes reviews are not about the food right? Sometimes it's about the experience.
My experience left me to write this...I feel full inside, yet so hollow... -
Review from Anne B.
2/6/2012
After sharing a few pitchers with friends last Saturday night, I found myself struck by a hunger that only a burrito can satiate. I lamented that we were nowhere near a Chipotle (my preferred burrito vendor), but one of my drinking buddies informed me that he knew a nearby place that was better than Chipotle. I scoffed at what I thought was a ridiculous overstatement (particularly since he was suggesting a place named after a donkey...), but asked that he lead the way regardless of my skepticism.
The decor at this unassuming establishment might not knock your socks off, but the aroma is bound to make your mouth water. I ordered a small chicken burrito with all the fixin's - it was love at first bite. The guacamole (which they give you at no additional charge by the way - bonus!) is so fresh and flavourful. I was also shocked that I actually enjoyed the corn salsa. It adds a welcomed sweetness and delightful texture to the burrito that offsets the creamy guacamole and refried beans. The chicken meat is seasoned perfectly and I appreciated that they use dark meat as opposed to white, it really adds depth. I should also add that you're going to need a lot of napkins when you get towards the end of it. Burrito juice was cascading down my arms and all over my dress, though I really wasn't bothered by the mess I was making - I was too caught up in burrito euphoria!
I am typically a ridiculously slow eater. My dining companions always make fun of me for my inability to keep up (it could have something to do with the fact that I never shut up...but I digress...). However, when it came to this burrito? I had absolutely no difficulty staying on pace. That has honestly NEVER happened before. A food item that takes precedence over running my mouth?! Astounding!
I am very curious to try their fish burrito as well. I'll be sure to write an update when I do!Listed in: Places that make me giddy...
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Review from Rockland D.
Toronto, ON
9/28/2011
Space:
It's a bit tight inside, but not too cramped. It seemed a bit dusty, or perhaps just 'unkempt'. The outside is a bit of an eyesore among the more low-key storefronts along College. A large yellow facade meant to invoke Mexico.
Service:
Good service. Friendly and helpful.
Food:
I got a Regular Steak Burrito. Unlike Burrito Boyz, the toppings are not separated for you to choose -- rather, the peppers and tomatoes and onions are together in a Pico de Gallo, and the corn and beans (and more onions) are together as well. As an avid hater of onions, this was displeasing. However, even with less on it than I got at Burrito Boyz, it was better tasting. The guacamole tasted fresh and the rice had flavour. The burrito was wrapped tight and survived the skateboard ride home intact and still hot.
Rating:
Three Stars, if only because of lack of separated ingredient variety. It was very tasty, and if not for my onion-hate, would have been a high four star. If you like/don't mind onions, you will likely have a much better time. I recommend. -
Review from Tonja B.
Toronto, ON
6/9/2011
Dear Burrito Boys, Chipotle, Burrito bandido etc. etc.: Eat your heart out. Burro Burrito is the best in the city. I don't think you can compare the taste, service and the right variety of toppings available.
I've eaten here a few times now and have been so satisfied each and every time. First time I've seen Conchita pulled pork as a burrito option and boy is it good. Slow cooked for hours in a citrus BBQ sauce, mm mm. Also, they wrap that burrito tighter than you can imagine - maximum taste, minimum waste (mess).
A comment about the music is necessary, it's a bit odd. Couldn't help but feel I was in high school again when I heard 50 Cent's Candy Shop and his reminder that we can lick the lollipop. Thanks, 50.
Honourable Mentions:
- Reasonably priced: hearty meat burrito for $7.50
- Burro Burritos are baked for 2 minutes minimizing sogginess even when taken to-go -
Review from Reynold P.
Toronto, ON
10/2/2011
When you stack up Burro Burrito against the "bigger" burrito joints in this city, it ranks low. I'm only judging by the quality of the burrito this review and not the location.
I like my burritos less mushy, so less beanie... and not soggy, so more time on the grill to form that crispy crust enclosure. Burro doesn't produce these results but I don't think they planned on doing so. What you get is a softer, not crispy, tortilla wrap.
The fillings range from pork to chicken to steak, to fish. I've tried their chorizo with potato, steak, and shredded pork before. The flavours of each protein are similar once you eat them along with all the ingredients anyway, so it's a texture thing you should care for. I prefer the steak, but I always prefer steak for any meal... so that doesn't help.
The burrito: slightly toasted flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, unidentifiable (but tasty) sauce with your choice of meat. One word of warning, their levels of hot are out of control. Dial it one notch down to that you're used to ordering because they seem to be ruthless here... or authentic, one or the other.
Mild is always good.
Overall, it's a great place for that late night craving or after a sloshed night. If you want a drier, less expensive and crispier burrito, I suggest Burrito Boyz which is three blocks east of Burro. At least if you forget while in your drunken daze, Burrito Boyz won't render your mouth unusable from a simple choice between mild, medium, or hot. -
Review from Jack W.
Toronto, ON
8/6/2011
Good stuff, but needs more cheese. =)
I was really happy to find a delivery burrito place for those times when we are just beat and want to stuff our faces without working too hard. We tried another one that was only meh, but Burro Burrito was miles above it. Their guacamole is fresh and chunky, their salsa verde is nice and tasty. I got a Bean and Cheese burrito the size of my forearm that included rice, lettuce, guac, cheese... just about everything you could imagine in there. My husband got some tacos. We both ended up full and happy.
I am a cheese fiend, and could always use more cheese, but I see on their menu that they have an extra section for ordering that kind of thing. I will know next time. =) I'm also excited to try the fish tacos!
I'm still searching for a "real" california-mexican style place here in Toronto, as I haven't had a "wet" burrito or a cheese enchilada in far too long, but this is good in the meantime. -
Review from Sharky L.
Toronto, ON
6/28/2011
Always like Mexican food. Most Mexican places Ive been to has been good. The food was good but not as good as what I'm used too. We had the shrimp and the steak burritos. The shrimps had too much liquid, made burrito soggy and hard to eat.
An the place wasn't kept neat and clean. Probably would not come back again unless I have too. -
Review from Avitania B.
Toronto, ON
10/3/2010 1 Check-in Here
Color me impressed -- a good burrito in Toronto! Granted, it's nowhere near as great as one you'd get in the Mission in San Francisco, or in San Diego. But this is as good as it's going to get for a burrito in the Great White North. I stopped in and got a rice and bean burrito to go, and it was delightfully stuffed with all sorts of deliciousness. Plus, the girl who works there was super sweet and friendly. And they have horchata.
Muy sabroso. Burro Burrito gets five sombreros! -
Review from Chris P.
This places rivals my love for Chipotle. I had the small pork burrito which was the perfect size to fill me up and not leave me feeling bloated. The guac, salsas, meat, and some drinks are all made in-house so they're quite authentic. The pork is slow cooked and is not the usual carnitas you get at most burrito places. I can't remember the name they used but their pork is more like a bbq style, but not tangly like bbq normally is, it's more spicy. I realize this probably doesn't make sense but I'm really at a loss for words about how good it really was.
The burrito sauce is fantastic, better than Fat Ass's, and theirs was my number one until now. Burro puts your burrito in an oven so you get a little bit of the crispiness that you would if it was grilled but not too much as to make it crack, crumble and become a mess.
What bumped this place up the rating scale even more for me was the fact that they make their own horchata from scratch. I asked the lady that was helping me about it and she said she makes it herself for the restaurant. She was also very helpful in telling me that I can get the syrup at Kensington market so I can make it myself. -
Review from ritchie c.
Toronto, ON
1/21/2010
Not the best burrito's I've ever had, but not the worst. I ordered the standard beef and cheese burrito from this small, simple no frills type of place that seems to have locals lining up for a quick meal. I can appreciate that their ingredients are fresh and the food doesn't lack quality, just a little flavour.
I was impressed by the size of the burrito, I mean, this thing was completely packed and by the time I was done, my food baby had gained a couple pounds.
My suggestion is to order this take out, bring it home and spice it up a little with your own seasonings. What you get here is a great base burrito with good ingredients, just need a little more for that wow factor. -
Review from Max L.
Toronto, ON
5/23/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I've been to Mission Burrito, Burrito Banditos, Burrito Boyz, BarBurrito, and Big Fat Burrito in search of a burrito as good as the ones at Chipotle - I was hoping to find a cheaper and more local alternative without comprimising in taste. Well Burro Burrito is that and more - absolutely incredible burritos here with great service and cheaper prices than Chipotle ($2.00 for guac - are you kidding me???). I got the pulled pork burrito with both the refried and black beans and loved every minute of it. I also tried my friends mole chicken and chicken burritos and they were both fantastic as well. I live 5 minutes from the downtown Chipotle but I'll be making the trek to Burro Burrito from now on. I think it's the fresh salsa and corn that do it for me.
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Review from Ashley R.
Toronto, ON
9/29/2011
I compare all burritos I eat to those from Burro.
And let me tell you, nothings stacks up.
Burro is amazing. I always get bean and cheese as I'm a vegetarian but don't love soy meat.
Their guac is always fresh and plentiful. They heat it so the cheese is melted and the whole thing is actually warm (I hate when the outside is hot and burnt and the inside is cold. ew). And the large is as big as my arm!
Please go here. Please tip them. And please decide what you want before you stand infront of me in line. Because I will get bitchy. -
Review from Stu B.
Toronto, ON
6/10/2011 4 Check-ins Here
These are my favourite burritos in the city. I get the vegetarian (soy) burrito without dairy and I get it spicy. They don't mess around with spice - it really is hot and it really is good. The girls that work here are all really nice and I would definitely recommend this place over that other burrito place down the road...
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Review from Rj P.
10/6/2009
You will NOT be hungry after these tasty and HUGE burritos.
Super friendly staff, fresh ingredients along with interesting variety of meat fillings make Burro a great option if you are craving Mission-style burritos. -
Review from Alejandro A.
Toronto, ON
11/27/2008
I tried their tacos and in retrospect that might have been my first mistake. Don't get me wrong, they were good, but when a store has Burrito in the title, you should probably make a point of trying it out.
Anyway, I had their tacos and at first I was a bit excited. All the ingredients looked fresh, and even the tortilla flats were put into an oven in front of me to warm them up. Unfortunately, I wasn't as impressed with the final product. The warmed up soft shell quickly turned soggy, and the insides quickly went cold. And even the taco itself just wasn't as tasty as I'd hoped.
The store itself is like one of those sub sandwich places, where you order and they assemble it in front of you and then you can carry it to a table. The woman who attended me was very nice. -
Review from Giselle d.
Toronto, ON
11/9/2010
Their bean and cheese burrito hits the spot. I happily devoured it and wondered why I don't come here more often. (Actually, I know why: I'd rather gamble on Mission Burrito being open and get their sweet potato number instead.) Burro's creamy sauce they squirt on at the end of assembly adds a delicious je ne sais quoi. Really, je ne sais what that sauce is but it's very tasty. Good, freshly made quac in the burrito too. Minor complaints: The large burrito isn't especially large so a bigger human might not be as sated as I was. Also, they were miserly with the pico de gallo. And I would love to see a sweet potato burrito added to their menu! I would go to Burro exclusively if they had that.
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Review from Kent P.
Been going back a lot lately and getting the black bean salad. It's basically everything in a burrito + black beans - the bread. It does come with fresh tortilla chips to dip, so I guess you're still carbin' up. For some reason it just seems healthy. Grab a hot lady and share some afternoon delight @ Burro Burrito. It's under $7, too!
Listed in: Toronto's Best Sandwiches…, VEG that's more than risotto., The Biggest Meals You Can Get
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7/4/2010
When I need a burrito I'll walk down to Burrito BoyZ (badass Z, by the way) on College- but after a… Read more »
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Review from Amy P.
Toronto, ON
12/20/2010
YUM! The vegetarian burritos here are a go-to for my husband and I and they have never failed to impress with their deliciousness. The large size is enough for two dinners for me (not so much for husband) and the girls are very friendly. Love this place.
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Review from Roy A.
Toronto, ON
7/19/2009
Good solid burritos. Mole Chicken was nice and they have 2 veg burritos I think. Not amazing, but still tasty
Listed in: Burrito Bonanza
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Review from Kolleen J.
Toronto, ON
9/27/2008
The burritos are huge! I opted for the quesadilla though and thought it was good. It wasn't very spicy, but I guess you can really only select the spiciness of the burrito since the quesadilla comes with the standard fare. I might decide to review again after trying a burrito (yes, I will be back!). The pico de gallo, salsa and guac look homemade. Unfortunately, the salsa wasn't that good and I didn't have the guacamole so I can't really rate the homemade ingredients. I think you get quite a bit for the price. There was only one person running the place when I was there on a Friday evening, which was kind of surprising, but, the service was quick.
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Review from Smam i.
Toronto, ON
3/21/2010
An authentic Mexi-Cal burrito joint, very fresh and tasty. This place is MUCH better than Burrito Boyz or Big Fat Burrito. Warning though: "spicy" here means with slices of jalapeno included!
