As far as burritos on campus go, Burrito Factory is by far the most authentic. With the addition of Qdoba, you'll find burritos all the way up Guad from MLK to 24th, but this hidden gem tucked away in the Dobie Mall is often overlooked. With a lot of attention brought into Dobie as a result of the new Verts, I was encouraged to try the Burrito Factory when the line got particularly long. The tortillas are more what you'd expect out of an authentic Mexican restaurant (the harder but sturdier kind that is undoubtedly unhealthier but far tastier than Chipotle), with a choice of meats that matches. I usually end up with some sort of mix of beef and pastor (pork), and it's always great. They cook the meat to order so it's always fresh and hot. You can also get avacado (I believe it's no extra cost), and they never skimp out. If you like cheese, make sure you get sauce and cheese on top. They microwave your burrito too so the whole thing is warm all the way through. Definitely a try if you need a burrito more authentic than Chipotle or Qdoba and don't feel like wandering off campus. read more

This was my second time here. I wanted to try their tortas and ordered the grilled chicken version. The chicken as such did not have enough seasoning but when combined with their sauces and fillings, the "Mexican sandwich" was very yummy!! I definitely recommend this joint for both burritos and tortas. read more

This place is GREAT! Great, fresh ingredients, a huge menu, fast and friendly service, and great prices. I am a bit hung up on the tacos al pastor on corn with sour cream, but I have yet to have anything bad at this place. Their (giant) burritos are also a great lunch value. And they have liter Mexican Cokes! Burrito Factory is a real hidden gem in the otherwise bland Dobie Mall. read more

Everything I get from this place is A M A Z I N G !!! The owner is so sweet and has the best customer service I have ever seen. The food is phenomenal and reasonably priced for the portion size and being so close to campus. 10/10 recommend. read more

Antojitos mexicanos literally 2 steps away from campus. Hidden in the dobie food court in a small little corner, you'll find some of the best mexican food in Austin. I'm not tallking gringo tacos/burritos that have taken over ATX, and really brought a bad image of what tex-mex food should be. Go for the Al Pastor meat tacos, tortas, burritos, or tell him just to give you the whole tray and proceed to scarf it all down. Enchiladas are the best, you can order them however you want them. Great place, cured my homesickness 10 years ago as a freshman at UT and now I have my little brother hooked. read more

Best Torta Cubana I've ever eaten!!! You won't be disappointed, I love this place!! The people are so nice and friendly!

Woooow. Went here for the first time on Tuesday and tried their barbacoa taco and pastor tacos. I had to go back two days later because I was craving it so badly. The man who made the food was very friendly. I didn't know what I wanted but he helped me out. Their private seating area is fun and inviting. read more

YES. YES. YES. I know it doesn't sound quite the same coming from an American-born Asian, but with all my Latin dancing and Selena obsession, I'm pretty much an honorary Mexican. This place is LEGIT. It is definitely a hidden gem...as in, I am pretty sure Dobie Mall would have been closed down if not for this place. We teach Longhorn Salsa, and our officer meetings are here... because it's good enough to have every week if not every day. AMAZING! Their flavor, their food, their service, their music, their speed, their consistency. If I opened a restaurant, I'd want them. THAT good. After one visit, they already remembered what I ordered and how I liked it. SUPER friendly and playful! Even when I butcher my Spanish :P I keep wanting to try other options, but honestly, it's so good, I can't stray away from their TORTAS. Supreme options or keep it simple, can't go wrong. And yes to HORCHATA.... Get a large because it will go down so fast :D Always get the SPICY SALSA VERDE ;) It's intense, but it gives that undeniable kick. I seriously would consider asking them to DJ my salsa/bachata event... Only thing: They close at 8pm. PSH, I want more! read more

The guys that work here are amazing, and the food tastes great from burritos to tortas

Authenticity makes this small eatery a great place for indulging on Mexican food. Their tacos are flavorful and colorful. Their tortas will make you yearn for more. Most satisfying is their pico de gallo, amazing in aroma and perfect in piquancy. Unfortunately, I can only give this place a 3 out of 5 stars because some of their ingredients are not fresh and the items can be too greasy. The portions are also a bit small, so you might be spending more than you wanted. If you want your food fast, easy, and filling, then Chipotle or Freebirds is a better bet for you. But if you enjoy authenticity and do not mind greasy foods, Burrito Factory is a solid option. read more

This is the best place for authentic Mexican food anywhere near campus. Everything else is just a local version of Taco Bell. The workers are friendly, funny, and will always remember what you normally order right down to the toppings! The line can get a little hectic around lunch/dinner time but for the prices and the food it's definitely worth it. For all the vegetarians I recommend the veggie torta. read more

Authentic Mexican lunch spot right by the University of Texas. My burrito was a ton of food for the $. Personally I think Chipotle is better, but nice to support an independent shop. read more

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Friendly staff and authentic mexican food on such a level you won't find at a place like Taco Cabana. If you ever find yourself near the dobie mall do yourself a favor and visit these guys. I keep meaning to try other stuff on the menue but I always get a Torta number 4. Very reasonable prices, If you dont mind sitting in a food court that looks like something out of the 80's then deffinatly give it a try. I work a few blocks away from the dobie mall and frequently stop here for lunch. read more

Tasty tastay!!!! Highly recommended my Mexican peeps! The torta is soooo goooood! Best Mexican food in the UT area. Their salsa is actually spicy! Who knew! :) Their horchata is a good partner to a good ol fashioned torta. Best restaurant in the entire mall! read more

This place has the best burritos in the world. The two brothers that work here (and I believe own the place) are SO sweet! I used to work downstairs, right below them, and went here for lunch almost every day. I was never disappointed. Great meal, great service, and a really wonderful price. read more

Absolutely wonderful burritos. The guys making them are super friendly. The only reason they are getting a low rating is that they do not offer tap water as a beverage, only bottled water. I've never seen a restaurant do this before. As it's the easiest possible thing they can offer their customers, it really seems like a giant f*** you. edit: 3/14/16 They offer free water again. Thanks for fixing the problem Burrito Factory. read more

There pastor burritos are to die for and has the perfect spice. Not to mention the staff is so friendly! Everything I have ever tried from here has been DELICIOUS. 10/10 totally recommend read more

Don't let the food court location fool you. This place has amazing, authentic Mexican food. I asked them to do a "torta ahogada" (the torta version of the burrito suizo) and it was DELICIOUS!! When they say spicy they mean spicy (take this from someone with a lifetime of spicy food experience). read more

Amazing authentic Mexican food! Coming from a border town in the Rio Grande where Mexican food is the best and easily accessible, I've struggles to find great places like burrito factory!! Their burritos are the best and great tortas as well! read more

We came here a lot during our time at ACL. I'm so glad that I don't actually live upstairs from a place like this, or I'd be eating tacos all day. The owner (I think he's the owner?) was so kind, and the food was seriously delicious. read more

Food is def worth it and very reasonably priced. They don't hold back on any of the toppings. That hot sauce is HOT.

Steak dinner plate. Steak was gristly and tough. Not good quality at all. Was expecting SO much better from the reviews posted here. read more

Burrito Factory - Steak dinner plate - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Burrito factory is absurdly good. It's honestly unfair to compare it to chipotle, qdoba, or nearby taco/burrito places - burrito factory blows them out of the water. I usually get the taco dinner w/ 2 beef 1 chicken tacos + rice and beans. These tacos aren't "Austinized" in the Torchy's or Tacodeli way, and seem pretty authentic. Meat is excellent, garnishments are fresh, and hot sauce is HOT (beware). The two guys who run the shop are actually twins. One of them remembers my name and order and is always a hoot to talk to. The other makes some of the best tacos around. read more

My dudes over here at burrito factory are serving up the BEST tacos in the UT area. Best tortas in town 100%.

Had the steak fajita burrito, it was great. There was a long line but I was still out the door in 10 mins.

I come here every week and the tacos are so good. I really recommend it to anybody. I always get the taco dinner which comes with rice, beans, and either 2 or 3 tacos. Love it! read more

Burrito Factory - Mexican Near Me - Austin, Texas

Amazing food. The torta suprema (#1) is one of the best I've had ever. So worth it for a great price and friendly staff.

Fantastic burritos! I've never been disappointed with any of the food I've gotten there. It's Dobie Mall's hidden treasure. Most of the time I'll get either the chicken or Al Pastor as my meat, and then I get it Suizo style (sorry for the spelling). IT'S DELICIOUS, and reasonably priced. Horchata is good but I've had better. Other than that, fantastic place to go to lunch near campus! read more

The topping selection is a bit limited but what they make is amazing. Try the mix of the mild and hot sauces.

These are some of the best burritos I have ever had. I got the burrito plate with steak. It comes with rice and beans and a pretty large burrito. It's a lot of food for the price and it's definitely worth it quality wise. They have a good array of sides and sauces to add to the burrito. Beware when they say the red sauce is hot, it really IS hot, not unbearable, but if you don't like spicy foods I wouldn't recommend it. If you do though I definitely would suggest the red sauce over the others. Great food overall. read more

Is your love for tacos real, or do you settle for the places like Chipotle? Do you love burritos, or is your go-to Qdoba and Fuzzy's? I didn't think so! You want to savor real Mexican flavor! Why not try an authentic taco place for once? Your meat will be grilled right before your eyes and your taco will be served to perfection by the loveliest, friendliest people ever. Their aguas frescas are amazing. They have agua de Mango. MANGO. It is like drinking a mango! Mango forever! When I first tried this place, I was instantly reminded of food I grew up with in Mexico. Authentic, delicious, savory, spicy (if you want it), and satisfying to the heart. Do yourself a favor and walk over to Dobie mall to this place when you think of tacos. Your soul will thank you. read more

I had a burrito here a couple days ago. I wasn't super hungry so I ordered the mini-burrito. I paid about 7 bucks for a true snack-sized burrito. I noticed that they barely had any beans left and the man scooped out what little was left rather than get some more. I'm not sure if this was why my burrito was so small. It had very little filling and was mainly the tortilla. I got beef and it was nothing special. The refried beans had a weird flavor that I didn't like. I'm from California where burritos rule the Mexican food scene so I've had a lot of delicious burritos. I would choose Freebirds over Burrito Factory any day for value and quality of ingredients. I paid a lot for very little. It's hard to believe what good reviews this place has. read more

Burritos are big, filled with lots of meat and quality ingredients. Dudes behind the counter were cool. Be careful, if you ask for it spicy, you're gonna feel it. read more

Amazing tortas (try the supreme), and the guys who run the place make you feel like you're back in Mexico. Great place!

I know this isn't a review regarding the Burrito Factory, but it is on the mannerisms of the workers here. I was eating food from elsewhere at the Dobie cafeteria because it was cold outside, and a man from the Burrito Factory comes up to me and starts yelling at me to leave, threatening to call (the police??), throwing his hands everywhere making a huge deal. There were two other tables filled, so around 30 tables empty. He threw a huge tantrum until I had no choice but to leave. How does my decision on where I decide to eat from where affect your business in anyway? I'm so shocked how unprofessional and rude the employee was. I'm aware they don't want outside food, but is it really that necessary to be so rude, yell, and throw a huge fit? I was planning to visit the Burrito Factory because of their great reviews, but now I don't think I ever will. read more

As suggested, the Burrito Factory comes down kind of in the middle between Chipotle's big chain, more formal feel and Freebird's hippie/Austin feel. The food ain't half bad neither... read more

This place has the best tacos and Mexican food I know of in Austin! The staff is incredibly friendly and caring, I highly recommend if looking for a great place to eat read more

This is must if you are a student or just visiting campus. The guys who own the place are hilarious and remember your order even if you've only been there once. They also give you A LOT of food in the burrito. I highly recommend it not just for the food but for the experience you get with the owners. read more

Burrito Factory utterly crushes Chipotle in the face. The burritos here are AMAZING. Too bad it's almost never open. It's open 1 in every 5 times I come to Dobie. I don't really know how that's possible, maybe it's just bad luck. read more

This establishment got me to sign up for Yelp because they deserve this review. This place is legendary. The two guys that run it know my order flawlessly; all I provide is a nod and "maiz" when they confirm which tortilla type I want and the rest takes care of itself. They make great vegetarian dishes as well. In a neighborhood full over over-priced mediocre food, this little place inside Dobie Mall can get you a solid lunch for $5 (with water). In fact, I've been in this town for 10 years and have been on UT campus long enough to be finishing my 2nd degree there and will state this is the best lunch in the campus area if you like Mexican at all and the best value for lunch almost anywhere in the city; whether you are health concious and vegetarian (like myself) or a meat eating maniac. read more