Excellent place for PORK burritos...other burrito places i've been to do not offer a pork alternative amazing flavor and the hot sauces are really #&*$ing HOT! only downside is the long line up which at a maximum will take over 30 minutes to get your food. definatly worth the wait though read more

love it my go to Mexican place my favourites are the chicken and steak bowl that are $9.90 the bowl has the perfect taste and balance of veggies meat rice and sauce so delicious !!!! the workers are friendly and nice and the lady said is this bowl perfect for you and it was cute woohoo chipotle is awesome read more

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Just a suit up Taco Bell. The price range from 8 to 15 bucks. The food is ok. I don't know what's the line up for. Well, the shop is next to Ryerson Univesity I guess most of them just go there and eat. I have a full time job and I can't even afford lunch that cost average 10 bucks, on top pay for parking my donation to Tim Horton every morning. I got to give it to those kids for supporting this joint. I guess for 10 bucks its ok if you don't eat it everyday. It looks healthy, Sound healthy. BUT not sure if its Healthy. I still see alot of people who are tilting the scale in there. :-) read more

Chipotle Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I originally fell in love with Chipotle when I was studying in the US. When I moved to the Scarborough area, I was so sad to discover that the closest one was 8 miles away. Luckily, there's a location right by my office downtown to feed my Chipotle cravings! I thought that I'd avoid the crowds by coming later around 1:30pm, but there was still a line that reached the door. A chicken burrito bowl with a tortilla on the side has been my go-to order for years, mostly because chicken is the cheapest protein in Chipotle's US stores! So I was pleasantly surprised when I came here and discovered that all proteins cost the same. I decided to go for half-steak and half-barbacoa, but they mistakenly gave me chicken instead...which resulted in a steak-barbacoa-chicken burrito bowl. I won't complain about that! They didn't give me a lot of rice but other than that the portions are quite generous (and they didn't skimp on the guac), and the taste is pretty comparable to that of Chipotles in the US. Service was efficient and quite friendly/accommodating, despite how busy the place was. read more

Chipotle Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I always go to Chipotle when I'm around Yonge & Dundas. It became my favorite right after my first Roasted chicken bowl with fresh topping! This location is super busy, but it has opened view to the customers are waiting in the line, so we are able to see how they preparing all the fresh ingredients! Guacamole is always good to go with your order. The only reason to remove a star is they take Cash or Credit only. read more

Chipotle Mexican Grill - Steak Bowl with Tabasco sauce (awesome!) - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Not great but still ok. The place is big with lots of seating. I was there around lunch and the food bar ingredients didn't look very fresh. Vegetables looked like they were from yesterday which is weird because they just opened. Not a biggie but not what I expected. Tasted ok though read more

This location is an absolute joke and the incompetent management should be ashamed of themselves. Run by a bunch of children who aren't paying any attention and couldn't give two shits about the product they're serving you. Everything is cold in the burrito bowl. Like, the steak is fresh out of the refrigerator. They put more cheese than rice or beans. And the cheese, also fridge cold. The tables are dirty, the staff is completely inattentive. I don't eat Chipotle that often, but when I do it's at the Yorkdale mall location and it's always hot, fresh, tasty. This location is an embarrassment. read more

Probably one of the best Chipotle locations in Canada. Excellent service, great portions, and fast serving times!

Compared to other burrito joints, I'll admit that the portion isn't the greatest for the price but overall, I'm satisfied with the delicious food, fast service, and its convenient location. If there's one thing they can improve on would be not burning the veggies (green peppers and onions). I recommend the chicken/steak bowl! read more

Chipotle Mexican Grill - Chicken bowl & mild - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

It's Chipotle! The cure to your Halloween hangover (Or whatever else has got you down.) If you haven't tried Chipotle, you are missing out big time. Its somewhat healthy when comparing to McDonalds and stuff but anything served to you in this large of a portion will be equally bad for you - or worse. Whenever I go I always order a Barbacoa bowl with the tortilla on the side. The barbacoa is something out of this world and sadly my vocabulary lacks the imagery necessary to covey the awsome-amazingness that is a 1kg bowl of mean -or protein as they call it, veggies, beans and a tortilla the size of your abdomen. Only reason it got a 4 star is because they don't accept interac which is my go to. read more

This is by far the worst chipotle location, the staff gave me almost no meat and the one serving me had very bad manners. read more

Chipotle Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

This was my first time at Chipolte. I found the food is simple, and fresh. I loved the easy concept and picking and building your own Burrito or wrap with great sauce and fresh tortillas! read more

Chipotle Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I've been here a couple time. Overall, it's quite good. I got the steak burrito once and a sofrito bowl. I remember the rice for the bowl to be a bit hard. There burritos we also very short and wide so in each bite I don't get all the the stuff. Chipotle has always been a pretty solid place with good food but there are better places for cheaper. read more

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This place just opened in August and I was one of the first customers in that month. I didn't go in for a burrito, but a bottle of water and soda. I tried to purchase my items with a Chipotle gift card but the cashier wouldn't accept the card. I gave her a weird look and asked if she accepted American money and she said no. I gave her an even weirder look, so she called over the manager. The manager explained that since they're not located in the U.S., the computers haven't been wired to the U.S. cashiers and blah, blah, blah. She apologized for the inconvenience and gave the drinks to me for free. That kind of customer service deserves 5 stars alone. I love free stuff. read more

Innocence lost. I learned a bittersweet lesson today: once you discover the awesomeness that is "The Real Thing," you can never go back to the knockoffs. On the upside, my recent trip to Burrito Boyz introduced me to Real Burritos. On the downside, I can never return to Chipotle. When I moved to Toronto, I was super-pumped about this "Chipotle" place I had heard about from a friend who had gone to school in the US. She would drive from Toronto back to Cleveland on a "Chipotle run" because it was just so good. I now see that she was crazy. I first tried Chipotle about a year ago. I made a lunch trip with some colleagues and thought at the time that this was one badass burrito. I told friends about it, even dragged some of them there. Since then, I've had Real Burritos elsewhere and Chipotle's lustre has faded. Notwithstanding* my preference for Real Burritos, I decided to return to Chipotle today after seeing a recent, less-than-ringing endorsement by Kat "Stimulus Package for the Toronto Hospitality Industry" F., who noted unwieldiness and sloppiness. I've had better burritos since my last Chipotle run, but I really didn't think the difference was that substantial. It was. The astute culinary historian will recall that Chipotle was once a part of the McDonald's empire**, where assembly-line efficiency and consistency are highly valued and where food is always yummy but rarely good. While I was aware of this historical context during earlier excursions to Chipotle, its implications were not so readily apparent as they were today. Having had a Real Burrito to compare with not two weeks prior, the taste and quality were still fresh in my mind. This placed me in an ideal position to finally see why a Chipotle burrito is not the real deal: 1: Service standard. Sulky, rushed kids slopping stuff around and wrapping it up. I think four different people handled my burrito before it ended up in my hands***, and two of them mumbled so badly I couldn't hear them. 2: Ingredients. I have never seen such a dismal tub of pinto beans in my life. There was as much broth as beans, making my burrito a bit soupy. Pico de gallo was similar, and I feel like I got chintzed on the pulled pork. 3: Finishing. I never realized before what a difference grilling the burrito makes to its ease of consumption. I learned last week that firming up the shell with a nice toasty crust gives the wrap some much-needed structure. I suspect Chipotle burritos are so unwieldy and sloppy because they're not grilled. The burrito tasted good and was absolutely massive. There was just the right hint of cilantro if you enjoy that sort of thing. Apparently not all of us do**** (Footnote methodology is Susan "this shit is too funy for the body of the review. Put it beow." C's intellectual property. I just shamelessly adopted it) -------- * I'm going to try and use this word in every review I write ** See http://www.yelp.ca/topic/toronto-chipotle-is-not-owned-by-mcdonalds for a more fulsome discussion and a link to Wikipedia's Chipotle Mexican Grill page # *** This figure is exclusive of prep staff, as I wasn't around to see how many English majors it takes to pull pork## **** See http://www.yelp.ca/topic/toronto-is-cilantro-the-devil-round-3 for an unscientific but amusing survey of the cilantro preferences of Toronto yelpers -------- # The Yelp thread is helpful, but the linked Wikipedia page+ notes that McDona'ds did, in fact, hold a majority interest in Chipotle until 2006. ## Obligatory reference to liberal arts grads working in fast food. -------- + Wikipedia isn't always right, but I suspect the article is watched by someone from Chipotle's Communications department, so it's probably vigilantly and vigorously vetted for veracity. read more

Probably will never look at Taco Bell the same way again. Despite the cost, it is a much healthier choice. Delicious too! I tried Chipotle's for the first time, after having passed by it often and seeing how it is always crowded during lunch. My g/f and I got the steak fajita burrito. We also opted for the chips and guacamole side dishes. The combination tasted fresh and tasty. I left without feeling the bloated uneasy feeling I get after a greasy meal. I would definitely be back to try out the other options. read more

O-M-G I died and almost went to heaven when I saw a Chipotle right here..in TO!! It was like..am I dreaming? please pinch me!! This was a regular outing of ours down south in Houston, and I felt kinda silly thinking how I stuffed my face with their burrito bowls for 1 wk straight before I moved back up to Canada thinking I won't find them again....and yes, I was there just this weekend!! The food actually tastes EXACTLY the same - good ol' delicious..down right to the favorite red chili tomatillo sauce (I wish I could bottle it and bring it home) now to crack the secret recipe.... read more

Lines out the door and only 9 reviews? I guess Cops and Christ-preachers aren't allowed on Yelp? This place is seriously busy. Always packed with lines wrapped around the door. But I am always amazed the line keeps going, the staff get your order right and it's good every time. I'm a fan, but minus one star for being a corporate behemoth. No, it's not owned by McDonalds, Chris P, you were right all along! I usually get the grilled veggie salad. Low-carb options are all over the place here. Because I like a little bit of carb, I ask for a tortilla on the side- no problem! They roll it up and wrap it in the tin foil and then I get the best of all worlds. The salad has fresh lettuce, delicious, spicy salad dressing and gobs of guacamole- for free, if you skip the meat. The burrito is Ok, but there is too much rice for me. The grilled peppers and onions, black beans and corn all make for quite a nice meal. If you are ever in the vicinity and need a bathroom, they'll totally let you use theirs, too. Nice folks here! read more

Chipotle is by far the best "fast casual" dining experience I've had... ever. I fell in love with the idea in Chipotle after hearing about how much Americans were loving it. When it came to Toronto, I knew I had to have it! The burritos, tacos, and burrito bowls are all absolutely delicious. While my favorite meat option is carnitas, I've also had (and loved) the vegetarian option. I think what really makes Chipotle the best is their rice - cilantro lime, and FANTASTIC!! Another thing I love about Chipotle is that when ever I'm there, you can always see the fresh food being barbequed and prepared. It makes me feel better about going there versus another less healthy option. A last comment on Chipotle - every single time I have been there (10ish times) there has been at least one police officer there. So you can feel safe while you enjoy your burrito. read more

I feel as though I need to apologize for loving Chipotle so much ... not sure why... maybe because they are owned by McDonald's, assemble their food like efficient factory workers, and may not be the most authentic cuisine? Well, whatever the reason, I can't help but heart Chipotle!!! All options are priced the same - be it chicken, steak, pork, or veggie - be it burrito, fajita, taco, or bol. WIth the veggie, you get free guacamole. I think the price for one serving is around the $8 range. There are four types of mouthwatering salsas (corn, tomato, mild, and spicy) and you can ask for all 4 of them to be included in your meal. You are not limited!!! I remember hearing that the pinto beans are not vegetarian because they are cooked with some sort of animal fat but the black beans are a vegetarian option. The chips seem to be prepared fresh on site. I saw a woman frying up a batch and sprinkling them with salt and lime juice. Not a huge fan of the chips - but then again, I am not a huge fan of tortilla chips in general. For some reason, my meal seemed smaller than my chipotle meals in the states ... not sure if it is just my imagination or what. I still felt a tiny bit hungry after finishing my burrito whereas I normally feel pretty satisfied. The ingredients seem so simple yet when put together, you get a delicious mouth party. Yum!!! When compared to other fast food options, Chipotle tastes better and seems healthier than $8 worth of fast food at a burger, chicken, or pizza place and is more satisfying and substantial than a sub place. read more

Chipotle has finally come to Canada. Was very surprised when I saw this here. Almost surprised as seeing a Panera Bread in Vaughn too. All we need is a Qdoba and a Jimmy Johns and everything would be perfect. The burrito's are fantastic. All the ingredients were fresh and looked delicious. Big fan of the Barbacoa and the carnita burritoes. Similar to the fajita burrito that Qdoba has, I prefer to swap out the beans for the onions and peppers and turn my burrito into a fajita burrito. The tomatillo-red hot salsa is not really that hot. I mean it's hot. But not as hot as I'd prefer. However, for flavour, I like the green chili salsa better. It's not as hot but it still packs a punch and adds to the flavor. read more

As a former devotee to Chipotle burritos while I was living in the US, I certainly mourned their dearth here in Toronto. While I travel to the States frequently, I have to admit that one burrito a year may not suit when you have a sudden Chipotle craving. I even sent them an email asking for a location to be opened about two and a half years ago, so in my twisted brain I'd like this to mean that I can take credit for it. The one thing I don't like about this Chipotle, although I can hardly blame them for it, is the location. Dundas Square is a place I consider to be malltown for tourists, rubes and other people that don't know anything about the city. But with all the other mega chain restaurants in the area, and the heavy foot traffic down Yonge, I'm sure it seemed like a no-brainer to the number crunchers at Chipotle. Most of us are sadly aware that Toronto has a terrible Mexican food situation, and even Tex-Mex or American influenced Mexican places are at a premium right now. Chipotle is the latter - mission style burritos done perfectly. The menu is sparse on other accounts, because they do something right and don't split their focus with a lot of other entrees. I hope that Chipotle can serve as a beacon or goalpoint for the current and future restaurants who want to serve burritos in this city - maybe they'll be a good influence. If you're unfamiliar with the chain take a look around their website, which explains their goals and back story. The chain has some really great corporate policies, including using ethically-raised meats and environmentally sound ingredients and packaging. It may be a chain, but McDonalds this place ain't. read more

Chipotle. Where do I even begin? I've been raving about Chipotle for years! I kept telling my BFF (who lives in Toronto) that he is seriously missing out on life. Because a life without Chipotle is no life at all. During my most recent visit to Toronto (Jan 3-8), we were walking outside the Eaton Center and what do I notice?! A CHIPOTLE! HUH?! Where did this come from?! So of course I insist we go there for dinner. Oh, man. I was soooo freakin' excited. Finally, I get to share this love of mine with my bestie. We go in and I explain how it works. You get in line and tell the person behind the counter what you want (tacos, burrito, burrito bowl or salad). Then you choose your meat then all your toppings (free, with the exception of guacamole). I always get a burrito bowl. With 1/2 steak and 1/2 chicken. Fresh tomato salsa, a little bit of red tomatillo, lots of corn, cheese, lettuce, and a side of chips. But wait! There was no fresh tomato salsa...or corn... or lettuce! What the heck. I seriously felt sad because my measly-looking burrito bowl was pathetic! Rice, meat, tad of red tomatillo and cheese. LAME. When we pay, I ask the cashier why they were missing so many ingredients and she says that their supplier was lacking in their delivery... Okay, so seriously, we sit down in the crowded seating area and I dive into my burrito bowl. It really couldn't really be that bad... afterall, the essential ingredients were still there... right? Wrong, it was still bad. The chicken was BURNT and dry. The thing just didn't taste the same without lettuce, tomato or corn. Call me picky, but I was utterly disappointed. My BFF, who got a burnt chicken burrito, said his was too spicy. So... after years of hyping up Chipotle to my bestie, I felt embarassed having said I was addicted to Chipotle. I guess I can't really blame them for the issue with their supplier... but come on... serving burnt chicken?! That's just wrong! You could clearly see it was charred on the edges and dry! They should know better. Will I return to Chipotle? Yes... in fact, I had my usual for lunch today (YUM! Just the way I like it). Will I return to the one on Yonge St. next time I visit Toronto? Not likely. read more

What more can you say about Chipotle. Now I've been to a number of Chipotles in the US and the one on Yonge is really no different than any of the other. Chipotle has a formula for what they look like and what they serve. The only difference with this location versus many of the others that I've been to... No massive line up to order ! I ordered my usual, Bowl, white rice, black beans, half chicken half sofritas, mild, cheese, lettuce and cilantro. As expected it tasted exactly like it had all the other times I've ordered it in different locations. Overall, it's good food, predictable service and a standard look and feel. It works for me as almost like comfort food. read more

Got a free burrito on Halloween for dressing up as a burrito. YESSSSSSSS read more

I technically like Chipotle but this location is terrible. I had to ask three times for extra veggies. Sorry but no - one sliver of pepper does not constitute "extra veggies". When I asked for extra veggies three times I received a glare and about 4 extra slivers of peppers. Figures that they cheap out on the veggies but they'll slop down more rice than you can eat. Also - I don't believe it's right to charge extra for such a tiny amount of guac. Seating is always jam packed and the lineup feels a bit like participating in a feed trough experiment. Fairly clean bathrooms are the only redeeming factor here. My advice - stand firm on your vegetable extras, skip the guac, and take your order to go. read more

I'm not quite sure what the fuss is about about Chipotle. My burrito was flavourless and unexciting. When I bit into it I couldn't help but think... wow, I waited 15 minutes in line for THIS? I think it didn't help that one of the members of counter staff left right as I got to her station, so I stood there an extra 5 or 6 minutes waiting for someone further down the chain to realize... oh nothing is happening. The one of the things I did like was the tortilla chips with the hint of lime and the fresh pico. Maybe I had a bad experience, maybe I've just had really amazing Mexican food, maybe I should try them again, or maybe I should just try a different location. read more

First, the bad news. This Chipotle kind of sucks. I not only love Chipotle, but I'm pretty sure that before I went to this location, I'd never had a bad Chipotle experience in my life. It's honestly a bit unsettling. I'm not sure if it's this location specifically, or all the ones in Canada, but some of the ingredients are just... off. The cheese is just plain wrong. You can see this immediately if you order a quesadilla. It just doesn't melt (or taste) quite right. It's still fine if you're in a pinch for a burrito (or tacos), but don't expect it to be a faithful experience like the ones back in the states. read more

After eating the meat (barbacoa?) burrito I was craving one from Burrito Boyz. I needed to remind myself what a real burrito tasted like. Maybe this place got too much hype and that was why I was disappointed. Burrito was not grilled which I believe is key. Tortilla wrap was thin and had no chance of holding all the ingredients inside. Guacamole was extra making the pricey burrito even more pricey. Seating area was tight and there was little room to walk behind chairs. On the bright side, the ingredients were fresh. But so are the ingredients at Subway. I'm probably biased because I'm a big Burrito Boyz fan (halibut burrito there is great and so is everything else). But I was excited to try this place and left disappointed. read more

Whenever I am down by the Yonge & Dundas area, I make it a point to grab a bite at Chipotle's. I really do not know what it is or what they flavour their food with but I get Chipotle cravings every time I see the store front sign. I have tried the chicken and beef barac (sp?) burritos as well as their chicken tacos. The rice is perfect cooked and I love love their salsa options. The corn is my favourite. Soft shell tacos all the way, but I should try the hard shell before I judge. Their chips and salsa are delish; I have to try their gaucamole! Get the soda as it is refillable. Last time I was there it was cash or credit, they did not accept debit. Check this place out and judge it for yourself. It does live up to the hype in my books! read more

This place is AMAZING. The tacos were the best I've had in the city so far which is crazy because this is a chain restaurant. They were crispy and full of delicious cilantro flavor. I like the different salsa choices and the fact that you can get fresh lemon wedges near the napkins. They also serve beer! I'll be back for sure! I'm so happy to have found this place, it's the tacos I was looking for in the city!!!!!!! read more

Nice. This one is a winner. Just to reiterate what others have already said, this place is a tasty treat. But it is the extra mile they have gone that make it awesome. First of all, I like that it is down to earth. Not much pretension here. You walk in, and it is rapid-food, in a modest decor (I don't want to say fastfood because nowadays that;s a negative). You get good food, quickly. The choices are not overwhelming, and the prices are just right. Also, you can feel good knowing your food comes from a wholesome source. I recommend you check out their website to learn about their sustainable food sourcing, and strict standards for using non-hormonal, antibiotic-free, etc. etc. kind of meat. They call it "Food with Integrity". Sounds good to me. Try it. You'll like it. read more

What is all the hype over Chipotle? Can someone please educate me? Based on my 3 experiences there I will list what I like and don't like about this establishment, as well as where to consistently find the best burrito in the city. Likes: -The fact that they have Beef Barbacoa (seasoned shredded beef) and Carnitas (seasoned braised pork) as meat items for burritos instead of the traditional chicken and steak. -Choice of salsa, 1 mild, 2 medium, and one hot. -Naturally raised meat (or so they say) -beer! -Great location right at Yonge and Dundas. -corn in the burrito! -The music playing last time I ordered was some serious fusion including vocals from Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. -Sleek, user-friendly, interactive, and current website. Dislikes: -All the meat I have tried always needs more salt, and no I'm not some salt fiend, it simply is not salted well leaving the meat fairly bland despite the additional seasonings they use. -The burritos are huge and sloppy, so huge that one side is cold with the salsa, sour cream and corn etc, and the other side is warm with the meat and rice. - They don't grill the burritos after they are put together further contributing to the sloppiness. The tortilla is very thin and chewy, nothing special. -Chicken is typically burnt/charred. I don't ever order the chicken but my g/f does and I can clearly see that she is often provided with blackened chicken. Sure, I understand there's great flavour in flame grilling chicken, but don't burn it and pull this Nando's flex. -I had stomach cramps after my last burrito and I never get stomach cramps. I often joke that I can eat anything as my stomach is lined with adamentium. -The guac I make blows Chipotle's clear out of the water (feel free to msg me 4 recipe) I KNOW I am not the first to say this, but this place does not hold a candle to Burrito Boys. I have eaten Burritos all over the city and NOTHING compares to a Burrito Boys burrito, nothing. What do they do that is so special? They do have signature sauces that add serious flavour. But most importantly, they grill their burritos for what seems like an eternity when you're standing in line awaiting your order. This seals in all the flavour from all corners, browns the tortilla and completely heats up/fuses all the contents of the burrito. That's my Chipotle/Burrito rant. read more

Remember, every time you order from this place, a Mexican somewhere out there turns over in their grave, gasps and dies again. The mere fact they use the term "Mexican" in their brand is an insult to any foodie who is worth their salt and has had something even 1/10 Mexican during their lifetime. I really have a beef when a place tries to pass themselves as authentic (as per their name) when they are so far off the mark. Basically, I do not like false advertising. Heck, I am not even Mexican and I am mildly insulted. Like calling a Falafel a vegetarian hot dog. Since in Mexico, what people call an authentic 'burrito' is just a taco with has refried beans or a meat and generally those are the only fillings, but since Americans like their food 'super sized' then they had to go an add a bunch of random fillings in order to Americanize the dish. Remember the rule of thumb, if it has cheese, rice, lettuce or sour cream, it is not Mexican. Anyway, all that aside, these wraps are alright if you are hungry and don't mind paying almost twice as much as it would cost you to get an arguably healthier option like a 12" at Subway. Also I don't give it a one star merely because technically this is served at a location you can sit in, it is centrally located and it is more filling than a hot dog. But authentic Mexican this ain't. read more

This is my favorite place ever!! This is where I made my bf take me after I passed my g2, for my bday and when I graduated=p!! I always get white rice half and half of the beans half steak half carnita with all the toppings. The line looks long but it moves fast. You can also order online and skip the line that way! read more

Me encanta el chipotle desde mi tiempo en los Estados Unidos. Es comida reconfortante para mí. Esta ubicación está particularmente ocupada, especialmente durante los fines de semana, generalmente la pido y la recojo. Los servidores son agradables y amables, ayudan a las personas a elegir y explican las diferentes salsas, tipos de carne, etc. Generalmente elijo una ensalada o un tazón, con una guarnición de papas fritas y guacamole los días que siento que lo merezco. Por supuesto, agrego Guac a mi tazón. read more

I've been to Chipotle numerous times over the past few years, and I always, without fail, get the vegetarian burrito. (I tried to talk myself into getting a burrito bowl once but my subconscious kicked in and I choked on the word "bowl" when I got to the counter.) The thing I've noticed about the vegetarian burrito is, there are days when fried peppers and onions are included automatically and there are days when they will ask whether or not you want them. There are days when my burrito baby is plump, bursting with lots of creamy guacamole and a mess to eat and there are days when my little bundle of joy is leaner and easy to wolf down. After much thought, I have finally come to the conclusion that Chipotle burritos are inconsistently prepared, but consistently delicious. Chipotle may not be "authentic Mexican cuisine" - call it "Tex-Mex" or "Cali-style" or whatever - but it's pretty freakin' good. If I can remember correctly from when I was there this past week, all burritos are $8, but vegetarians can get guacamole for free (otherwise it's $2 extra). Portions are huge, and unless you have a wicked-fast metabolism will likely keep you full for a long time. It's almost always really busy and seating can be limited, not to mention some of the tables are super small. Not recommended for a first date, unless maybe you're going out with a burrito boy. Finally, my input on the Chipotle vs. Burrito Boyz debate is this: the burrito at each respective location is an entirely different beast, people. You think you can compare a grilled burrito with an un-grilled one? Nah, b. read more

With 30 previous reviews, does this place really need mine? I will make the point that this place uses "naturally raised" meat and organic beans. Therefore, the slightly higher prices that some here have complained about, are actually justified. They think about their ingredients, and pay a premium for them. I'll be back. read more

I'm a big fan of Chipotle. It is one of the better places to spend $10 around Ryerson. I usually get a salad with chicken. Or a burrito bowl- basically a deconstructed burrito without the tortilla. Why? Well...not sure. Less messy? Feels like I'm being healthier somehow? Perhaps. Actually I think it's because I like seeing what I'm about to eat...sometimes with burritos you get an unsatisfying mouthful of lettuce. You know? What I like is that they don't shy away from spice. Whatever they marinate that chicken in is really damn good. The turnover of the line always seems constant, due to high volume, and therefore always seems pretty fresh. I like that I can get mild, medium and hot salsa all at once if I want. I also like that I can drink free tap water with lemon in it. I usually dress my salad with a squeeze of lemon, some Chipolte Tabasco and a drizzle of their vinaigrette. Delicious every time. There always seems like there is way to many staff working here. There are only ever two people assembling the food, and one at cash...but then 10 extra people seemingly fooling around, joking, being generally loud in the background (and I don't mean those who work in the kitchen). Whatever. Seems like a fun place to work! Another great and surprising thing about Chipotle is that the music is sometimes fantastic and obscure. I often find myself happily 'Shazam-ing" away, enjoying my food. Tunes from last visit: "Shuffle a Dream" by Little Dragon, "Driver's Seat" by Sniff'n' The Tears and "Contact" by Brigitte Bardot. read more

I'm here way too often.. My go-to order: -half chicken half steak burrito bowl with brown rice, pinto beans, corn, lettuce, cheese and sour cream I recently discovered that sour cream makes a world of difference, it's SO much better with it. The service at this location is always on-point. Especially because of the location, there's always a line up but the staff get through it quick. My only complaint is that they generally don't give you much of anything and they rarely ever REALLY fill the bowl up for you. I asked for more rice once and the staff gave me lots so that was cool! In terms of cleanliness, I would give this place 2.5-3/5. Since there's lot of people in and out, the seating area isn't always up to par so I usually take my food to go. TLDR: get the half chicken half steak bowl and don't freak out when you see a long line! read more