Z-teca

Excellent burritos and top-​notch customer service. My burrito was packed so full of food it could barely close. All fresh and delicious ingredients. Conveniently located.

A nice Mexican joint within the Fairview area. I ordered a Beef Barbacoa. Unfortunately, they ran out of sour cream when I ordered so I told them to put a lot of Chipotle Ranch. I was also able to try their rice topping which contains cilantro. I don’t like cilantro so I asked the server if I could sample it and he allowed. Surprisingly, I could barely taste the cilantro so I got it added into my burrito. I also got Jarritos Mango. The burrito tasted great with the chipotle ranch, the taste made me not care that they didn’t have any sour cream. Although, I wasn’t a big fan of Jarritos Mango, it was very fizzy and a bit too sweet for me. Interior looks pretty cool and the stafg were really kind and friendly. Overall, if you’re craving Mexican, reach Z-​Teca.

As a burrito-​lovin’ person, I was glad that Fairview has a place that could serve what should be a filling meal. However, during the meal, and after, I wasn’t satisfied.
I ordered a steak bowl burrito with everything and a spicy hot sauce. The bowl was mostly rice and some veggies and little meat. As I watched the server dish toppings into my bowl, I was disappointed with how much was being served. I’m used to going to other burrito places and getting great value for what I pay. But I brushed it off, hoping quality would outweigh quantity.
While it tasted okay, the fact that it was mostly rice meant I had to ration every bite… what you see in my picture is pretty much how much meat I was given. The overall flavours were less than average but I ended up still wanting more food after the burrito bowl. Good thing there was a food court nearby.
I wouldn’t recommend this burrito place unless you really are craving anything burrito-​tasting and are stuck near the Fairview mall area.

With a change of management this has become my favorite burrito spot! I’ve been coming here for a few years to see various changes in employees and flavor. They’ve got it right this time. Best quac hands down.

They have recently under gone new management, and its definately noticable. They are definatly skimp on the toppings. they barely put any salsa, cheese or sour cream in. I asked for no rice and was given a huge mound of lettuce in lieu… I ordered the shrimp burrito and it felt like I was eating a vegetarian burrito. I won’t be returning… My friend asked if I got the lettuce burrito. Enough said. I won’t be returning.

This place is a wannabe Chipotle, just not as good. The burrito (particularly the rice) is a little dry, which is a big deal for «fresh» Mexican grill. It’s not enough to have a business model that mimics chipotle, Z-​Teca needs to live up to Chipotle’s standard. A little more attention to freshness can quickly make this place a ⁴⁄₅.

My wife, daughter and I dropped by here so I could grab a quick bite. Upon walking in during the middle of a Saturday afternoon we noticed the place was completely empty — which was weird.
There was an older Filipino gentlemen near the cash talking to someone in the back room, but even though he saw us there he refused to come help us. Not even a hello. We thought maybe he was the cook, but still he didn’t even acknowledge us.
You would think a place with no customers would be happy to take the order of anyone walking through the door, but not this place.
Horrible customer service and I now see why it was likely so dead. I’d be suprised if this place is still here in a year.

Dropped in with my boyfriend. I should have realized that something was off, if at 7:30pm, there was only one other couple eating on the patio. I took a look over the counter, and it looked clean, and the toppings looked fresh enough, so decided that we will give it a shot. The menu seemed similar to Chipotle, so we figured that the food would be similar. I never knew you could make a mistake with burritos, but apparently it’s possible…
We ordered two veggie bowls. (Just an fyi for vegetarians out there, there are no soy products here, but you do get guac, beans, and sauteed veggies instead.) As we were ordering, we had to ask for a bit more of practically everything (except for rice, of which there was plenty). The person who took our order skipped over the guac, and proceeded to ask which salsa we want. He was ready to ring up our bill, and I had to ask for guac for both orders (it should have been a given, since it comes with the vegetarian dish according to the menu). He was pleasant enough, but it seemed like it came out of his own pocket to give us a proper amount of anything.
The service is one issue, but the taste is another. The food is bland. The sauteed veggies did not taste fresh. Some of the grains of rice were hard.
Also, I think they charged for the ‘extra’ we requested. How did our $ 8.50 (x2) bowls, plus $ 1.50 soda come up to $ 22 and change? No clue… Don’t get me wrong, I don’t harp over change, but for bad service and overpriced food, no way.
First and last time… Sorry…

Great place for a quick bite. I always order the tacos with chips combo. I have an obsession with mangos so i love that they have a mango salsa. The spicy salsa is a must if you can handle it!

Came here to grab a quick lunch. The décor is nice — there places to sit and there’s a patio, which is great for the summer. I ordered the grilled chicken burrito (with grilled vegetables or fajita vegetables, rice, sour cream, lettuce, cheese, and mild salsa). Don’t want to sound like a broken record, but the burrito needs more meat and less rice; rice kept falling on to my shirt (thank goodness for Tide sticks). I also feel that for $ 9 a burrito, there should be some combo deal. This place is a-​ok, you won’t find me driving all the way to Fairview to grab lunch, but if I’m in the mall, why not?
Good for: quick lunch

Had high hopes
I pass here every day on the bus, so I’ve seen Z– Teca for a while, I wanted to try it, as I am definitely a fan of burritos.
I finally had the time to try it, the meat was ok, but they put so much rice in the burrito, most places fill the burrito with all the toppings they offer, but here it’s just plain white rice.
I kind of felt ripped off and haven’t bothered to return.

Holy burrito! Absolute monsters but I’ll make the sacrifice. A little pricey, twenty something dollars for two, but we like EXTRAS. Load up the shrimp baby. You’ll be full after this bomb full of yumminess.

i am surprised that this place has such low reviews
i went 2 times before, and both times myself and my sister and mom were satisfied
yes it isn’t any chipotle but it is still good for a fast food joint in a mall
the portions are big and they have alcohol! i rem them having red sangria-​wish they had white tho :(
i would go back again

Meh is just about right.
I went here with a couple of friends and they said they would’ve much rather gone to a Chipotle than this joint. It wasn’t horrible, but it wasn’t great either.
I got the 2 taco combo. I chose the chicken tacos. They were pretty conservative with the amount of meat they used, but pretty generous with the amount of lettuce and salsa they used. They used romaine leaves for the lettuce and I’m a big fan of eating healthy and all, but sometimes the romaine just isn’t right for a taco. My combo also came with a bag of nacho chips and salsa.
For the amount I paid and the amount of food I got, I was kinda of disappointed. Not only that, but the flavors just weren’t all there. It was really lacking something. I did like the pico de gallo though. It was pretty fresh and it added a nice dimension to the taco.
My friends each got a burrito and they weren’t too happy either. Their tortillas split because they were just not the greatest tortillas made (or the person who was heating them up was just too lazy to heat it up enough to make it work)
Will I be coming back? Meh, probably not, but it wasn’t horrible– I’ve just tasted better things.

Ok, this isn’t a good burrito place. If you’re in the area, and want a wrap with beans, rice and some meat — sure, go for it. But if you want a real burrito this isn’t the place to go. Obviously this should be expected, since it’s inside a mall? I mostly go here for lunch because I work really close — the service is fast and not too nice/​rude (it’s just a fast food joint).
I usually get either the carnitas or the beef — the meat isn’t as spicy as it should be and doesn’t taste authentic.
However, even compared to Chipotle (which I love, yeah it’s a guilty pleasure…) I find z-​teca burritos dryer and much less satisfying :(
There’s plenty of room for you to sit — inside or outside, even during lunch it’s not that busy.
If you want authentic burritos — go to St Clair.

Decent burrito place. This is the only location I’ve been to but they are a Canadian chain restaurant. I always get the steak. It is similar to the Chipotle in concept but I prefer Chipotle because it is a lot tastier. Price for a burrito after tax runs about 8.50

I went to Z-​Teca for the first time a few weeks ago after being really excited to try it out. Unfortunately, as with most over hyped oversold places, once I did try it, I was really disappointed.
Service was friendly but the flavour was lacking. It felt like I had gone to Chipotle, but so much worse. The rice and vegetables were boring, and rice was in copious amounts. Beans are optional/​extra? What is up with that? It’s a burrito!
I doused my burrito in hot sauce to give it some flavour, and vowed to find some where else to go next time I was hungry in Fairview Mall.

I live in the area and got a coupon so I decided to try it out. I went with my kids who love Mexican. The décor was industrial, a little cold, but definitely contemporary.
What immediately caught my attention when I walked in was how clean the restaurant looked. I may have gotten there at a good time, but after dealing with their staff, i knew they must be on the ball here.
I ordered a chicken burrito, steak quesadilla and 2 tacos. With 2 soft drinks and a coupon, the total still came out to $ 27. I should have read the reviews because my chicken burrito was full of rice. I could barely taste or see the chicken (see my photos). There were very few topping choices that weren’t a la carte. Same could be said for the other items I ordered.
The staff was fantastic, and which is why I rated it a 2. I don’t think I’ll be back anytime soon mainly because the price didn’t match the taste.

Z-​teca really falling short even with my limited Burrito experience.
Ok I have Chino Locos… their Burritos are freaking awesome! Something I dream about and I am down doomed… rating everything against theirs!
Z-​teca burritos I just cannot stand it! The grilled chicken I have hardly have any chicken inside. The wrapping is just so doughy and it is just stuffed with tons of blend tasting of rice and veggie…
Even drowning it with hot sauce did not improve the taste at all! I love Todasco, if heavy dose of Todasco cannot revive this burritos… nothing will!
The interior I find it a little cold. with all the metals deco and the wooden chairs just downright uncomfortable!
No I will not be eating another Z-​teca burrito even someone is buying! :)

The mission style burrito places are a dime a dozen these days. No surprises here. Nothing really wrong. I’d probably go 3.5 stars because the woman behind the counter seemed pretty friendly and on the ball. Lots of seating, the place is clean, offers a quick alternative from the mall food court. I did enjoy my burrito. I found it quite doughy. Most of these places grill the hell out of the burrito and the rice is too dry.