A Look Inside Our Kitchen: No Freezers, No Microwaves

At Burrito Gringo, we believe real food doesn’t need shortcuts. That’s why when you step into any of our six Ottawa kitchens, you won’t find any freezers or microwaves—just fresh ingredients, sizzling grills, and passionate cooks making everything by hand.

Here’s what makes our kitchen different—and why that matters in every bite you take.

‍

🧊 No Freezers? Here's Why

‍

We’re committed to using fresh ingredients only, which means our produce, meats, beans, and salsas are delivered and prepared daily.

‍

• ❌ No frozen meat
• ❌ No frozen vegetables
• ❌ No reheated rice or old leftovers

Every dish starts fresh that day, not weeks ago. It’s a difference you can taste—and your stomach will thank you for it.

“When you eat here, you know it wasn’t just nuked from a bag.” – Local customer

‍

🔥 No Microwaves – Just Real Cooking

‍

Microwaves might be fast—but they sacrifice flavor and texture. That’s why everything we serve is cooked using real heat:

‍

• Grilled on hot flattops
• Simmered slowly
• Sautéed to order

From the char on your steak to the warm, toasty tortilla that wraps your burrito, nothing is rushed or rubbery.

‍

🥑 Handcrafted Means Everything

‍

We’re not just avoiding machines—we’re putting in the effort to make things by hand:

‍

• Guacamole mashed fresh, never from a tub
• Beans slow-cooked and seasoned in-house
• Salsas made with real chopped ingredients, not mystery paste

Even our toppings are chopped daily, because you deserve crisp, juicy, vibrant food—not pre-packed mix-ins.

‍

🔪 It Takes More Work—And It’s Worth It

‍

Our kitchen is filled with real cooks, not buttons and timers. That means our staff is trained to:

‍

• Season meats with our custom spice blends
• Cook to the perfect doneness
• Prep with consistency and love

And we’re proud of that. When we say “homemade,” we mean it.

‍

🌯 Taste the Freshness for Yourself

‍

If you’ve ever wondered why Burrito Gringo’s burritos, tacos, and bowls taste better… this is why.
There’s no machine magic, just real food made with heart.

‍

✅ No freezer.
✅ No microwave.
✅ No compromise.

‍