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Quesada Mexican Grill
Category: Restaurants Mexican Mexican [Edit]
92 King St EToronto, ON M5C 2V8
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
(647) 438-0783
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 11 am - 10 pm
Sat-Sun 11:30 am - 9 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- 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:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
19 reviews for Quesada Mexican Grill
19 reviews in English
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Review from Angelica L.
North York, ON
3/31/2012
* review based on lunch only
I come to this place at least once a week, sometimes twice... Okay maybe even 3 times.
I hate waiting, that's why I like " fast food". The workers are fast and nice.
If a burrito with veggies, guacamole ,beans and rice is all under $7. And a McDonalds meal is $7 or more. Why would I go for the slower and unhealthier alternative? -
Review from Good T.
Toronto, ON
12/17/2011
2 stars for the food. Negative stars for the service. One star overall.
I've been here twice and while the food is nothing to write home about, the service has been uniformly atrocious both times. The first time, the server was just rude and refused to answer my question. The second time they toasted my burrito for so long (basically forgot about it) that it got burned! Plus they are very tardy with refilling their empty containers.
I feel bad about giving the place such a poor rating but I think it's deserved. -
Review from Mike G.
Toronto, ON
3/24/2012
The service is hilarious and the burritos are tasteless. It's not worth your time, just go to Chipotle or something.
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Review from Nicole M.
Vancouver, BC
12/27/2010
Great option for lunch in the financial district.
In the world of burritos, quesada has some healthier options. I often get the small spicy chicken salad which is essentially a spicy chicken burrito on lettuce (I add black bean, jalpeno, tomato, cliantro, sour cream and spicy salsa). If you want to go even healthier you can have grilled veggies on your salad, or grilled chicken. If you want to be slightly less healthy, you can add a small bowl of chips/salsa and a pop for about $2.00 to any burrito/salad.
Always a line over the lunch hour but it moves quickly.
How does it compare to the other burrito joints?
-Cheaper than Chipotle
-smaller portions than Freshwest Grille and burrito boys
-shorter wait than Burrito boys
-'lighter' options available
-licensed!
-stamp card for burrito lovers (frequent customers)Listed in: Bay Street Lunch, I heart Burritos
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Review from David D.
Markham, ON
3/2/2011
Took advantage of the free 10" steak quesadilla (small size) promotion they had during February.
I ordered it with black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, medium spicy. Unfortunately, guac is extra cost. The steak was more on the chewy/tough side and it was quite bland. The sauce didn't taste medium spicy at all.
The Mexican pop in the pop cooler was a nice touch to the meal.
Overall, friendly and quick service. They really put in the effort to make your burrito, even when it is free. Good choice for a quick and affordable lunch in the finanical district. -
Review from shyni y.
3/6/2011
I REALLY ENJOY the location that this store is in; it's near where I go to school, where I yoga and where I work. It was a great bite to grab for lunch, dinner whatever - on the go. I felt that it was great deal - and I particularly love the abundance of cilantro they put- because I always found that nobody EVER gives me enough cilantro. It was yummy in my tummy, and that was good enough for me. I recall really LOVING this spot and thought it was excellent deal until I discovered Burrito Boyz.
Then I noticed that they simply don't grill the burrito long enough- the tortilla is not crispy - and I didn't think this was an issue until I had the shrimp option where the less then crisp tortilla didn't help hold the sogginess of the burrito. Their ONLY seafood choice is Lime-shrimp in which you cannot taste the lime marinade anywhere. -this turned out the be a gigantic minus, as my new found love happens to be Haddock. Still love the abundance of cilantro.
While it's a great option for lunch -because there 's not very much diversity around here you can gobble up - for the price they charge, there are much MUCH better options. -
Review from Eric F.
Calgary, AB
9/27/2010
It's convenient but it's not great.
positive: speedy, better than other fast food options when you're in the area
negative: food is only so-so, extra charge for guacamole
I had the cilantro lime shrimp burrito. The shrimp, while nicely sized, didn't really taste like either cilantro or lime. The whole thing became a bit of a soggy mess at the bottom, particularly when I was fighting to peel the grilled tortilla from the aluminium foil...
I really liked tamarind variety of Jarritos (Mexican pop) in the cooler! -
Review from Downtown D.
Toronto, ON
3/9/2011
I had the small chicken burrito with tomatos, cheese, lettuce, corn, rice, cilantro, mild salsa sauce and black beans.
A bit messy eating near the end but it's fast food, healthy (I think) and fills my tummy!
Service was okay on a weeknight after 5pm. -
Review from Angela H.
4/8/2009
I've taken the Greyhound to New York City a lot, and it seems that on my walk from work to the station, I always stop at Quesada for a burrito. It's compact, and big enough that I'll eat half of it, and then a few hours into the bus trip, I have the other half there to snack on.
Their burritos are always made fresh in front of you, where you get to select what goes in them. I find myself curiously staring as the burrito masters pile high ingredients in a wrap, and magically fold it up, and put it in the grill. How do they so elegantly tuck in all the corners without anything spilling out, while when I try this at home I make an embarrassing mess? This is why I do not work at a burrito place, I guess.
I wouldn't recommend getting their catering though. We've had it at the office a couple of times, and the burritos are just packed heavy with rice. Boring. Go for the walk, and have them make it there for you. Order a side of corn chips and guacamole too - super awesome! -
Review from Melanie C.
Oakville, ON
12/7/2009
Quesada's burritos are less greasy than some others I've tried. There are several bean and topping options. I was sad to see that guacamole costs extra, since it's my favourite.
When I do finally get my burrito, it's fantastic. They fill it up pretty well and it's nice and hot when you get it. If you have a big appetite, the 'Big Ass' burrito will definitely be satisfying. It's impressive watching them make this thing, and I'm even more impressed when I see someone eat this giant burrito in one sitting.
Unfortunately, the service is always ridiculously slow and their hours don't seem to match my burrito cravings. -
Review from MC S.
Toronto, ON
2/24/2010
For anyone who is passing by and wants a quick fill of burrito in their tummy, this is the place.
For anyone who is looking for a tasty burrito, keep looking.
I would not say it's the best nor it's the worst. It can do better. I tried the first on their burrito menu: Oven-Roasted Chicken.
I was looking forward to the usual ingredients that I like to have in a burrito. My first disappointment was the lack of guacamole, the usual ingredient included in ordering a burrito(in many places I have tried). Realized that I had to pay extra made me feel that I was denied of the authenticity of their 'mexican' style burrito. The ingredients I requested weren't as tasty as they had described on the web.
For example:
1.Cilantro-lime Rice
Lacked the cilantro and/or the lime. Quesada could use a bit more of these ingredients to make the burrito more flavourful.
2. Mild Sauce
I found it a tad watery which made it milder than usual.
3. Black and Pinto Beans(both picked)
A bean is a bean. It can be softer.
4. Oven-roasted Chicken
Could have added a few more, 4 more pieces of 1/4" diced chicken. I couldn't really taste their 'own adobo spices.'
The rest of the ingredients added: salsa, lettuce, cheese.
Combined, it lacked the typical piquant burrito taste. As described in their web ad, the menu is simple. 'Complex Flavour,' it's not.
For a total price of a small burrito: $6.05 including tax.
FYI: The small burrito is smaller(even when I asked to add all choices of ingredients in, except for some chillies) than the small size at Burrito Boyz. I can never finish a small burrito every time I buy one at Burrito Boyz. In Quesada, I was surprised that I ate it effortlessly. The prices are about the same. -
Review from Sylvain P.
Newmarket, ON
11/14/2010
First of all, let's start with the music in this joint. It's a complete throw-back to the 80s and I love it! I walked-in today and they were playing the Simple Minds's song Don't You and I totally expected the Breakfast Club to be sitting in the corner. Unfortunately, all I got was a blotted Molly Ringwald look-alike or maybe it was Molly. Who knows? The food is moderately priced for a Mexican fast food place and the location has all the appeal of better version of Tijuana. The people are nice, the food isn't sloppy and the portions are well sized.
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Review from David H.
12/29/2010
Love this place. The outdoor area is great and the food is good as well. Probably not a place for the "foodie" people or burrito snobs, but a cool place to grab a meal and hang out for a bit.
Staff is always friendly and does a good job with my order every time.
What's up with the (lack of) salsa though? Maybe it's a Canadian thing, but these guys give the smallest portion of salsa I've ever seen...and I travel a lot and eat this kind of food often. -
Review from Andrew M.
Toronto, ON
8/27/2009
Decent burritos. I've been there a few times later at night near closing, and some of the ingredients seemed a bit less than fresh and a bit dry, but it still hit the spot. Fully customizable, and they really pile on the ingredients if you order the 'Big Ass' burrito.
Also, I'm not sure if it's the low lighting or the fact that they're licensed, but this place always seems a bit sketchy - never had any problems though. -
Review from OJ B.
Toronto, ON
11/17/2011
Pretty average burritos here. Not unpleasant to eat, just not anything to get excited about. I've eaten at this one, and another location (food court I think) and they were both acceptable options. Now, when you consider the proximity to other available burritos, there isn't much need to stop here, unless overwhelmed by the convenience factor for those in the immediate area, and you can't suffer the walk down to Lower Sherbourne. Or unless you absolutely must wash your burrito down with a Dos Equis at this licensed establishment.
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Review from Kevin F.
Toronto, ON
8/27/2009
If you've ever been to Chipotle then you'll know that Quesada is a blatant Canadian rip off. If Quesada had succeeded in the way that Chipotle had I would be a fan of this Mexican Grill. While Chipotle prides itself on being the best by using fresh ingredients and chemical free meat, Quesada strives itself on being its mediocre sibling. It's like when you see a celebrity's non-famous brother or sister, there's something slightly off and just not right. (Case and point being Jerry O'Connell's brother Charlie). Quesada, the Charlie O'Connell of the Mexican Grill World, is simply bland, flavorless food.
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Review from Steve P.
3/10/2010
Not too shabby for a burrito place in the middle of Toronto. We have a spot very similar to this called Neato-Burrito with the same setup. Nothing fantastic at this location but it'll pass for food. I felt like a little banter with the girl working the counter but she was literally no help with anything I asked because she "doesn't eat any of the food here" Oh, ok, don't you think that says something about your feelings towards the food in the place you work? Anyway, I got a chicken burrito with a conglomeration of various adds, it was average compared to many burritos I have eaten.
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Review from Matt K.
East York, ON
4/26/2010
Mediocre Burritos dont get a free pass. With places like Chipotle making their way into the Canadian market, this sad excuse for a mexican lunch spot is pathetic. The resto itself is a dump. If you want to use the washroom, you either grab a soup ladel, or what appears to be a dulled kitchen knife, with a key a washroom attached. It just isnt a pleasant environment. Rather rude service I would say, zero smiles or any sort of patronizing. It might as well have been a rude robot making my mediocre burrito. On a plus, I do mean mediocre literally, the burrito isn't bad at all, its just not anything special, which was what i was looking for. The ingredients looked fresh enough, it just looked unprofessional, having your rice served out of a cruddy looking crock pot, and a chipped plastic container with a handful of dried pathetic cillantro. Alright prices would possibly vault this rating to a 2.5, but i would recommend taking your business elsewhere
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Review from Kolleen J.
Toronto, ON
9/23/2008
Oh Chipotle II. This isn't a gourmet burrito place, but I kind of like the fact that it seems more like a mom-and-pop shop than McDonald's umbrella'd (nope, not a word) Chipotle, plus, it is really close to the office, which is a perk. This is a quick place for food that you know will taste exactly how you want it to taste. If you've ever been to Chipotle, you pretty much know the drill at Quesada. They have chicken, spicy chicken, beef, etc. and you can choose between a burrito, salad, taco, OR even a quesadilla, which is a difference from Chipotle. You select the ingredients you want like onions, tomatoes, lettuce, etc. and they heat it for you. No matter what you get, you can pretty much add the same ingredients. The food here seems quite fresh and not like a hole-in-the-wall type burrito place...what can I say, it really just reminds me of Chipotle (not a bad thing!).
