Super surprised to see these mixed reviews for my favourite burrito chain in Toronto. Having tried Chipotle, Burrito Boyz, Chino Locos, etc., I've found that z-teca delivers on freshness and taste every single time. I usually go for the grilled chicken burrito on a white tortilla, though steak is a close second. I think the winning formula is to opt for corn and rice - you can skip the beans. Z-teca also has the most awesome tortillas of the above burrito chains. They're so soft and have this kind of chewy, gluten-y texture that make me reluctant to ever do a burrito bowl instead (I'm looking at you, Chipotle).
For those intimately acquainted with the brutalist architecture and never-ending construction that is the York University campus, you'll have heard that the business kids never leave their building. This is actually a common misconception, I've ventured out numerous times for z-teca burritos. If you're questioning giving this place a shot, just turn away from the reviews and check out the lunchtime lines - that'll tell you all you need to know!