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The Best Burritos in Toronto
The best burritos in Toronto are often too big for one sitting, but still manage to taste great if the remnants are saved for the following day. While novice burrito-eaters might be easily awed by girth of some of the city's sub-par burritos, the experienced carnita connoisseur knows it all comes down to the ingredients.
Daily-made salsas, guacamole, and other sauces are best, along with perfectly seasoned meats and fish, fresh veggies, beans, cheese, and more. Whether you take yours with noodles or rice, grilled or Mission-style, the burritos on this list have earned their spot for a reason (just beware the hot sauce — it may provoke groan-inducing puns).
Here is the list of the best burritos in Toronto.
See also:
The best fish tacos in Toronto
The best tacos in Toronto
Top photo from Chino Locos' Facebook page
Chino Locos
Its chow mein noodles will change your life, or, at the very least, your burrito-eating preferences. Chino Locos is known for its fusion of Asian and Mexican ingredients, making magic in the form of General Tao chicken burritos and basa fish and edamame. You might have to wait a little longer than your average burrito joint, but Chino’s house-made hot sauce makes up for your idle time. With two locations, one in Leslieville and the other near Church and Wellesley. More »
Fat Bastard Burrito
Simply huge burritos. The aptly named Fat Bastard Burrito stuffs each burrito with all your standard fixin’s, not the least of which include its delicious bastard sauce and the option of either rice or noodles. Pulled pork and shrimp are certainly Fat Bastard winners, and the steak could probably serve as meal for two. This mini-chain is quickly expanding with locations in Etobicoke and near Queen and Dovercourt with a Liberty Village outpost currently under construction. More »
Big Fat Burrito
Another spot that wraps them big and lets you choose your pick of hot sauce. A Kensington stronghold that has expanded to the Annex inside Lee's Palace and near Bay and Dundas, Big Fat has created burrito bliss by incorporating yam into its juicy offerings. And compared to many others, Big Fat Burrito offers pretty good bang for your buck. More »
Burrito Boyz
Burrito Boyz is a city veteran with shops from Etobicoke to Long branch and beyond. Most downtown dwellers, however, know it as a great spot to pick up a late night chicken burrito on their way out of the Entertainment District. The ingredients here are consistently fresh, and the Boyz have perfected the ideal outer grill. Those in the know call ahead to avoid the inevitable Saturday night line. More »
Bolet’s Burrito
It’s not much to look at, but Bolet’s Burrito on lower Sherbourne certainly knows what to do when it comes to shredded pork. This mom and pop joint also offers a little taste of the Philippines with the occasional adobo burrito, though the standard chicken is always a solid order. These babies are huge (don’t let the “small” fool you) and fairly well priced. More »
Burrito Banditos
Burrito Banditos became an independent offshoot back when Ian Angus broke off from Burrito Boyz, and it has since been making some of the best homemade guac around. These burritos come nicely packed (always helpful when tackling a burrito on the go) and with the option to mix and match fillings, though Burrito Banditos loyalists know halibut is the way to go. A new location is opening soon at Queen and Coxwell. More »
Burro Burrito
Enormous burritos and space to sit down (well, at the College location, at least). You can get Burro Burrito’s homemade horchata at both its Little Italy and Richmond and Spadina shops, with refried beans to rival the best of them and a solidly tasty breaded tilapia burrito. Burro staff also have a reputation of being some of the friendliest of the bunch. More »
Mission Burrito
For those who like it soft, Mission Burrito distinguishes itself from the lot by steaming rather than grilling its wraps. That lauded Mission burrito style maintains the softness of the tortilla while keeping all the meat and toppings in check. Ingredients are noticeably fresh, and delicious guacamole makes up for the Grange food court atmosphere. More »
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I got serious ass squits from this crap-hole. No pun intended even though I slay myself with my own humour sometime....regardless...this food is rubbish and the srvice bad. Oh yeah, it was expensive snd Chinese burrito fillings are frigging gross.
Honestly, if you bitches have ever eaten in South Texas or So Cal, you'd know that there are NO good burritos in TO. Really....I'm not a hater...the ones here are genuine shit.
Maybe the writers need to hit the Halibut Burrito to see the light. If I want a burrito, I'm not looking for some BS chow main or edamame...pfft
HUGE FAIL!
Anyway, if it's authenticity you crave, I think many of these places serve burritos that are authentically Torontonian.
(for what it's worth, my impression of the Toronto style is sour cream and jalapenos wrapped in a flour tortilla with cat food and then grilled)
Big Fat Burrito is particularly disappointing these days, especially the one in the Annex; Old El Paso tortillas, salsa and everything else out of a can. Horrible
Oh no. $7.00 burritos. That's a ding in the wallet. I've only eaten from there twice. But both times I couldn't finish the thing. It's a fusion type deal. They don't claim to be authentic.
They were placed in #1 because the voting is done by blogto users.
Posters should really post up their top 3 spots so other users can go check them out. Instead of adding pointless commentary.
Mp- I ate a Big Fat Burrito in Kensington yesterday and it tasted as good as ever, although Fat Bastard is better or at least has more interesting choices. I have never ordered a ground beef burrito there to compare to Big Fats.
Actually, McDonald's originally owned Chipotle, so not a bad reference.....
Are you effing kidding me?! Seriously people, just because you work down town and your options are limited doesn't mean it's one of the best Burritos in Toronto.. Place is garbage!!!
Burro FTW!
Seriously, eat that and tell me it's not the best part of your day. Although, my one annoyance was with the subpar service at the Church St. location. I was standing outside waiting for it to open at noon and dude shows up non-chalant at 12:10pm and doesn't even apologize. By the way, if you're serving lunch, you should open before noon, do the math. Still dope food though.
Eat it!
No, sorry.
It's ridiculous and narrowminded for people to say that large companies cannot possibly produce anything good.
Ironically, many of the same people who believe that all large companies produce terrible things probably use Apple products when Apple is the largest U.S. company ever, measured by stock-market value.
Large companies can produce good products and just because a food company is large, that doesn't mean it's McDonalds.
What's missing from this list - Hot Beans in Kensington!
Toronto restaurants: I'm the biggest supporter of innovation but how about trying to get the basics down first before running away with your own fusion experiments. Have some respect for the cuisine you are supposedly representing.
Here is Amy Pataki's glowing review: http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/restaurants/article/776863--pataki-pleasure-wrapped-in-a-tortilla
Chino Locos deserves to be in the top 5 in Toronto. People get so worked up with numbers.
I love my Steak Burritos with noodles! Good job boys!
BTW, I do agree that Chino Locos needs to open shop by at least 11:30am at the least. Opening at noon for lunch crowd is crazy.
Have been about 30 times, and have never had a bad burrito.
I find it a bit disappointing considering I like to support the local business and this place is only a 2 minute walk from my house yet I would now rather make the trip somewhere else. I used to go on a weekly basis but the service is not as friendly and the product has changed considerably to the point where I have no desire to go.
Take this down and do a little more research next time.
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