@jasonsalwayshungThis big ass burrito cured my hungry problems big time! As I watched the creation of this beast the ingredient and sauce game kept getting more complementary and complex, the large whole wheat tortilla wrapped up Canadian Pulled Pork with a secret Jax Sauce a mix of warm south western flavours next the lettuce, spinach, smashed and black beans on Mexican rice mixed in with marble cheese and pickled onions as the sweet potato and corn joined i was in awe..guacamole, diced tomato and jalapeño the picante cranberry-pico, finished with mole and mango sour cream this was a certified banger 9.3#halifax #novascotia #canada #alwayshungry #foodcritic #foodie #worldjuniors read more

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Came here on a super windy n rainy Saturday night, seeking a hearty bite for dinner. I wanted something I could eat with my hands, but wouldn't make me feel like a greaseball. I've always heard great things so I came to try it out This definitely hit that spot! The dude serving was prompt to help me understand the menu, by giving a quick overview of each sauce/salsa and ingredient. I ended up getting him to pack almost everything into a small (whole wheat! Yea they have that here!) tortilla. I'm impressed by the whole experience. I got a Jax Chicken, with hot salsa, mole and buckin sauce and some veggies. The sweet potato was lit. But I feel like the rice could improve, and the menu could be greater FOR BURRITOS. It's weird to only see 1 type of burrito for each type of meat. Nevertheless, this is now one of my favourite burrito spots in Halifax. Didn't get a photo, but maybe next time read more

I was never a ground beef person, so obviously I have stayed away from burritos... little did I know a burrito didn't have to be ground beef. Anyway... Let me set the tone of this story for you; it's Saturday night, 3:16am, Pizza Corner. My friends and I went our separate ways to feed into our alcohol induced cravings. Sarah had a burrito; like I said, I wasn't one for burritos, but this particular burrito was just screaming 'eat me', so I did - I took a big bite of her delicious burrito! Instantly I wanted to trade in my poutine. I knew I was going to have a new restaurant added to my Pizza Corner rotation. Speed forward a few weekends... it was my turn for a full Burrito Jax experience! The staff are awesome; they know their stuff and they're good at it. You don't even have to know what you're doing - they'll just start asking you question and you'll be building your burrito as you go. The burritos are humungous and can be stuffed with pork, beef, chicken, pepper steak or just veggies. They have lots of sauces (hot sauces, sour cream, "jax" sauce etc) and 4-5 different salsas (including cranberry salsa!), all kinds of veggies, rice and beans! With so many different options you can never get sick of Burrito Jax. read more

After one memorable trip to San Diego, my love of cheap, Mexican food soared to astronomical heights. Slightly more authentic than your average Mexicalirosa's, but not so traditional as to take away its hangover curing capabilities, I had mapped out my plans to move west by the time I was on the plane ride home. While Burrito Jax isn't quite my favourite west coast potato-rolled taco dealer (if only...), I think late-night slices and poutines might be a thing of the past now that I've gotten to know the midnight glory of the burrito. There's not much to the space and I definitely wouldn't eat in (particularly because there aren't any chairs or tables), but I can't help but love the vibe. There were three guys in their early twenties behind the counter, jamming to great Canadian hip-hop off their own iPods, chatting with friends, and having a good time. Sure - I'd be annoyed if I were headed to a sit-down restaurant and this were the case, but c'mon...it was 11pm and I was at a burrito take-out joint. It was actually a nice touch to the character-less alternatives at Pizza Corner. I nabbed a veggie burrito and a steak one to go with all the fixins' mostly because I was too lazy to figure out what everything was. Among other things, I noticed lettuce, rice, smashed beans, a sweet potato spread, one of their four salsas options, cheese and the burrito sauce - a delicious blend of sour cream, garlic, lime and some spices that's not to be missed. With about six different burritos to choose from, four salsas, four finishing sauces, and both white and whole wheat wraps, it's easy to get exactly what you want. It was only about a five-to-ten minute wait for something made fresh and served piping hot from nice guys making the most of working until 3:30am. Pizza Corner's out...Burrito Blowers Street is in! read more

Burrito Jax - Tex-Mex Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

My husband has been meaning to go to Burrito Jax for a while. It's around the corner from his office. Fortunately for me, he waited until this weekend. Be warned... this is not a sit down restaurant. There are a couple of stools and a bench, and I did see a few people actually eating there. But mostly, the line - and there is usually a line, is for take out. The choices are awesome - 5 or six main ingredients from chicken (mild and spicy), beef, steak, pulled pork and vegetarian. And then comes the even harder part - choosing from 6 salsas, rice, refried beans, black beans, mashed sweet potatoes and lots of different sauces and filling s to choose from. I'm not sure how they actually get everything onto the soft tortilla in order to fold it all neatly and grill it. It was worth the wait! And I might mention, the price is pretty awesome too. Less than $6 for a small (maybe in Texas), it was beyond big enough for me. A great option for an inexpensive and healthful meal. read more

Burrito Jax - Steak or Chicken burrito -hard to choose - Tex-Mex Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Great burrito's indeed! I call ahead, they make, I pickup and eat. Nom nom nom. For 6 bucks and change you can have a delicious lunch/dinner. Quality ingredients, fresh veggies, great selection of sauces and salsa. Only thing holding it back from 5 star is the fact that the burrito tends to be a bit soggy... maybe over-sauced. read more

Burrito Jax - 1/2 eaten... Couldn't wait - Tex-Mex Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

This would be my go to burrito place if it was in my neighbourhood. I had the cod burrito bowl - I was hesitant in ordering it as I wasn't sure if fish would satisfy my burrito bowl craving. But it did! The seasoning on the cod was perfect :) read more

Burrito Jax - Cod burrito bowl, pulled pork burrito - Tex-Mex Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I had a serious craving for Burrito Jax yesterday and the burnside location was the closest to me. I usually go to the Cole Harbour location and although the food is good there, the staff isn't always the nicest. When we entered the store, we were greeted by the staff. They're were very personable- very friendly and funny. They were really great, and gave a brief explanation of all the sauces and toppings so we knew which ones to pick. The service was quick. It was absolutely pouring outside so the roof was leaking, which is totally understandable and didn't bother us in the slightest. This was a really good experience and I will totally be back! read more

First off, Burritos are great! So if you want a Burrito and you are downtown Halifax, Burrito Jax is the best choice. I mean, its the only choice so it wins by default. But what can you do. Liz S. was right about this place in her previous review. I have spent over six years visiting the Caribbean and have been all over Mexico. So I want the same as Liz; big Burrito for cheap and tons of stuff in it. But I think this newly created restaurant is trying to capitalize off of the fact that it is the only one downtown that is selling Burritos. Or their staff simply do not know how to make them. The one thing that killed me the most was the lack of guacamole in the Burrito! They use so little of it I thought there was an Avocado scarcity in the world and went online to check to see if CNN had reported anything. Okay I am exaggerating. But they really don't put a lot in their Burrito and I left feeling quite unsatisfied and moderately still hungry. Their staff are friendly enough but the cooks could be where the problem lies because if I was a Chef and knew what ingredients went into a good Burrito, I would speak up and fight for the best Burrito ever. But they either want to create their own, authentic Burrito that does not stack up to even some bad Burritos I have had in Mexico, or they simply don't know how to make a good one. But as I said before, if you have a Burrito craving, Burrito Jax's just might solve it. But it will depend on how but a craving you have. read more

Burrito Jax - Tex-Mex Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I came here on a Friday night around 11:30PM, one of the few shops that were still open at the time. I got the small burrito with half steak half chicken with all the toppings and guacamole. The flavor of the burrito wasn't very good, and the tortilla was quite hard. I wasn't impressed, and the burrito wasn't wrapped very well as my toppings fell out of the back. read more

Burrito Jax serves as more a Mexican deli than a restaurant to the hungry Blower Street shoppers. It's a great place to go for quick service, both ordering and receiving your food. Burritos are of course the speciality here, along with burrito salads, quesadillas and nachos. I've always admired Burrito Jax for the little catch phrases they use to describe their food, for example a burrito with everything on it is "All Jaxed Up". This phrase is misleading because some items that will cost you extra to put on your burrito, which was a bummer to this guacamole fan. The atmosphere of this little diner is very casual, perfect for a quick lunch or snack. If you enjoy fresh Mexican food or are looking for a Mexican food place that also does catering I would recommend Burrito Jax to you. Hot Hint: While Burrito Jax does offer delivery services in Metro Halifax, they only accept cash at the door so be prepared. read more

Burrito Jax - Tex-Mex Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Fast food, burritos and local? Yeah, it's about as good as it gets. Straight up - I love Burrito Jax. They have a great selection of food (burritos, tacos, quesadillas, burrito bowls) and dozens of fillings (sweet potatoes, beans, rice, veggies, cheese, yum!). I love the Jax Chicken and Pulled Pork burritos the most. They have my heart. The sizes for the burritos (small and large) are standard wrap sizes, but they're so stuffed with goodness that if you leave hungry you must be a miracle to mankind. Even with the small size I always leave stuffed. read more

I was very hungover and I ordered some burrito jax using door dash (the delivery app) because I was very hungover.... any who I got a salad burrito bowl thing which was amazing that's why I think burrito jax had deserves the two stars. We also got a chicken quesadilla...... and this is where things went sour... the app asked for extra toppings in which the options where cheese and salsa and something else... to which I was like nah we don't need extra cheese f that. Surprise surprise our quesadilla was CHEESE-LESS!! I don't know about you but a standard quesadilla comes with cheese without having to pay extra for said cheese ... so we got a tortilla with chicken... sounds yummy don't it read more

Burrito Jax - A sad cheese less quesadilla - Tex-Mex Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Damn fine burritos (my go-to is a veggie with the works sans hot peppers plus mole sauce, cranberry salsa, and a bit of sour cream). I haven't tried any of their meat-y options, but the veggie is so good I don't feel like straying. Warning: you will be forced to listen to circa 1997-2005 horrible nu-metal during your visit. It is inevitable. It will be loud. Crank up your iPod and drown it out. Despite that relapse in taste, the service is fast and the food is cheap. No real complaints. I sometimes even like the music. They played Incubus the other day and my inner 16-year old squealed. read more

This place is amazing. Food is really reasonably priced. It is always so fresh and there is such a variety of options to include in your burrito/bowl. It's a refreshing change from typical fast food that leaves you feeling tired and huge. The staff at this location are so nice! I would have to disagree with other reviewers - this is not really Mexican food, so if that's what you're looking for this isn't really it. I'd hardly call it Tex-Mex either. It's delicious, but it's not Mexican food. We eat here many times a month and have never been disappointed. 10/10 would recommend. read more

Oh, Burrito Jax! How I miss thee! It's been a while, so I'll reminisce! I've been to Burrito Jax probably 8 times, and only once before 2 a.m. I always said I'd do inappropriate things to obtain sushi after a late night show downtown (rather than stupid gross slices of pizza or Freeman's AGAIN), but I hadn't thought of how awesome it would be to get a burrito at 2.am! Oh how awesome it is! I always opt for the veggie burrito (with guac!) and there're a friggin' LOT of veggie toppings. Sweet potato?! Yes please! Lots of awesome sauces. Only once did I have a less than amazing experience-- the burrito wasn't heated long enough. I love that they're always blasting metal in the restaurant. It's not always good metal, but metal nonetheless. The dudes working are often preoccupied with partying later, but they're working late on the weekends serving our drunk asses, so who can blame 'em for wanting to get out of there? Great burritos. Never opt for the guac and chips. As you'll come to see, the guac isn't fresh (doesn't make such a big deal when it's in the burrito) and the chips are bland. 2 a.m? Screw the skanky slice! Head down the hill from Pizza Corner to Burrito Jax! You can still sit on the stone wall and eat your burrito. read more

Well its official, I've been Burrito'd!!!! I had been wanting to hit this spot up for a while now especially after walking by so many times on my way to Venus for my old faithful late night shawarma! ON my first attempt, a few months back, I was faced with a long line and the shock of having no place to sit to enjoy my late night snack.... so as per my usual, I continued walking down the hill towards ol'faithful! Last week brought new light to my world of late night dining. A friend convinced me to battle the line and patiently wait for what he promised would be 3am heaven. So off we went, and on we waited in line... Multi meat and meat prep choices... mmmm off to a good start; various degrees of heat and smokiness..... veg, beans, rice.... ooooohhhh I knew I was in for a treat just by looking at the chalk boards! The staff was awesome at helping me navigate through the menu as a first time B-Jax customer, and let me tell ya, I loved it (even the next morning). 4 stars - wait was a bit long and although the space is very small, it would be nice to not have to walk and chew... but if you don't mind that, consider this a 5 star rating from East coat G Its by no means Mexico Lindo, but what a great change from the late night pizza, poutine or yes, even shawarma! Nice to have a bit of diversity. Good job Gordon for bringing us a fantastic late night alternative! read more

Since working downtown for the last X number of years, I've wanted a place that I could go to that had relatively quick service, wasn't fast-food, with space to eat-in that wasn't a full-service restaurant. Burrito Jax slightly expanded their interior last year adding a few tables and since then it's become a staple for me on my lunches. Their burritos are overflowing but never actually break open so they aren't messy. There are options for beef, chicken, pork, vegetarian and several others, along with the standard filling choices of beans, rice, veggies and a selection of sauces and salsas. Plus the highlight: they grill the burrito. I've yet to have a bad burrito from this place, and I go here more often than I know I should... This place is always among my top choices of places to eat when I'm downtown and when it's not, it's a great backup plan. read more

If you have not had a Burrito Jax experience, you simply have not lived my friends. I can say hands down, that this is the best takeout burrito I have ever gotten my paws on (we make a mean burrito at home, but the flavours are completely different.) Lunch or dinner, sober or drunk, these bad boys of burritoville never cease to satisfy. My eyes are bigger than my belly, and while I often have a hard time finishing the larger sized burrito, that only means I have burrito twice that day (yay!) The staff is always super friendly, upbeat, and always willing to help you find your perfect combination of meat, veg, sauces and toppings. There's something for everyone, whether you like it hot, or prefer something more mild and savoury. I can confidently say that whichever type of burrito you choose, you will not be disappointed. I'm a big fan of the messy chicken and have been known to pair it with the messy pork. I usually get all the fixens, and I'm a huge fan of the cranberry salsa. These wonderful creations are reminiscent of Mustang Sally's in St. John's, Newfoundland (my hometown) and for anyone that knows or remembers Mustang's - nothing tastes this good. Sauteed meat, veg, and spices, sealed in a toasty tortilla with cheese, sour cream, and salsa. What more could you ask for? Like I said, whatever you pick, I would be very surprised to find that you didn't find yourself in burrito heaven. There's not a ton of seating, and it gets pretty busy at lunchtime and after the bars close, but there's plenty of lovely spots nearby to perch on a bench or curb and chow down. I'd stand in the snow and eat mine if I had to - these burritos are just that good. read more

Oh Burrito Jax, where have you been all my life? Went today for the first time: so. darn. good. As others have mentioned there really isn't much to the place. But oddly enough it has a great vibe to it. The guys working today were all upbeat and seemed into their jobs, which is a refreshing change from quick, to-go types of places. And they were quick too! From the time I placed my order, sorted out the toppings I wanted and the time it took to cook the thing, was only a matter of minutes. I went with a Jax chicken burrito, with just about all the fixings you could cram in there: smashed beans, sweet potato, guacamole, rice, green onion, lettuce, green pepper, jalapenos, cheese, medium salsa, mole sauce and sour cream. SO. GOOD. Next time I want to try their pulled pork. I am pretty excited these guys are right around the corner from my work (or rather just up the street) - I'm sure they'll be seeing more of me! read more

Okay, so I don't claim to an aficionado when it comes to burritos but I gotta say to the owners and staff of Burrito Jax: Good stuff. Well done. I can't remember what prompted me to swing by for my first visit but I've been back several times and have not been disappointed. I don't vary my order much - I'm pretty happy with the veggie burrito I got. I may mix up the condiments a bit but each time the outcome is great. Staff genuinely seem happy (which is a very good thing!) and seem more than capable of dealing with tons of customers lining up outside their door during the lunch hour rush. The "waiting area" is a bit spartan - could do with some more seats. You also shouldn't plan to eat in - again limited seating. Prices are good and, really, a great deal for the deliciousness you get in return. I've been with friends who've tried it for the first time and no one's been disappointed yet. Be prepared - you will have to wait about seven minutes (they always say seven minutes) from the time you finish ordering to the time of final burrito delivery. Worth the wait. read more

I have found my late night alternative to Pizza Corner (I'm not knocking PC, ok, but hey it's just a corner with a pizza place on each block - not really anything special people). The boy and I popped in here recently after a gig at the Seahorse Tavern. I'm a huge fan of Mexican food and was craving something a tad fattening and greasy (I mean, come on, it's still late night downtown), but I also wanted lots of flavour and freshness. The employees here are FAST! They toss the fillings in those pockets like pros. And I mean FILLINGS - they have tons of options, including several different kinds of salsa and sauces, lots of different veggies, etc. And they FILL them alright. I had a small and that was plenty of food for me - I don't think there is any way I could finish a large, honestly. I really enjoyed the cranberry salsa and guac (God, I love guac). I like that they have non-spicy and mildly spicy sauce and topping options for those of us that can't handle a ton of heat. The burritos do take a few mins to grill once everything is thrown in there but if you can be patient, it's totally worth the wait bc it comes out all warm and gooey with a slightly crispy tortilla. The only thing I wasn't a big fan of was that they have literally no seating inside so you are forced to either eat standing up or trudge back to your car. Not a huge deal, though - just don't go here if you want somewhere to SIT and have a meal. This is grab-and-go all day long, baby. Plus, if you go for a late night snack jones, you may have entertainingly drunk people make conversation with you and that's (usually) fun :) Next time I go for a night on the town, screw you, pizza - I'm grabbing a Burrito (Jax). read more

Probably my favorite "fast food" joint. Because I do not eat fast food, I am always looking for local restos to grab my supper when i am too lazy to cook and don't really want to sit in. Burrito Jax is it! The prices are fantastic! Ok, so people can argue these aren't "authentic" burritos- whatever, they don't market them like that. They sell them as a pita filled with delicious goodness. The veggies are always fresh with a wide selection. And many sauces and salas to choose from. Then the meat. Oh the meat is soooooo good. I personally like the beef and pork. Even without meat, the veggie is still satisfying and delish. Try the burrito sauce and cranberry salsa, they do not disappoint! read more

It's taken me a long time to try Burrito Jax. I've stayed away because I don't like refried beans. I was recently informed that you get to choose all the fillings and that they have sweet potato which makes a good sub for the beans. After finally giving them a try, I have to say I'm in love. A small burrito comes to less than $7 and is the perfect size for lunch. I've been getting the Jax Chicken with Cranberry Salsa and really enjoy the flavors. I'm taking away a star for the ambiance, I hate the music they play, and not to sound like an old person, but it's so loud! I find it makes ordering and waiting a bit stressful. Luckily, I've discovered that you can order online which helps minimize the time you're stuck in there. read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review about Burrito Jax yet. I come here at least 2 or 3 times a week on average - it never gets boring. I've tried almost all of the burritos, my favourites would have to be the 'Jax Chicken' (chicken with a mix of spices?) or pulled pork. All the veggies are always fresh, and the salsas and hot sauces they have are great. The burrito sauce is awesome, don't skip out on this. Its nice being able to eat something so delicious, while it being so healthy - if you've never been to Burrito Jax you HAVE TO GO. read more

As someone who grew up in a city with a million Chipotle's, I was a LITTLE disappointed. THAT BEING SAID. . . This place is killer. Great fillings, great choices, great attitude and wha?? you deliver? Hell yeah! If you haven't been here before, you MUST go. You can't beat the pricing! Check out their menu before you call or it can be a bit of a struggle if you're ordering delivery but this is only because they have SO. MANY. OPTIONS. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that they grill the burrito after they fill it. Who ever thought of such genius ideas? Thanks Burrito Jax. You are my personal hero. read more

Wait. How is it I haven't written a review of Burrito Jax? Because these are the burritos dreams are made of. I've brought non-burrito eaters here and it has changed their life. I'm not even being hyperbolic. It's a small space (and it's to-go only) and there's often a standing-room only wait at lunch, but I don't mind because I know it means tasty is headed my way. On the days I decide to get one of these at lunch, I think about it all morning - so the wait is bearable (so much so, that I don't actually know how long the wait is). Unless you have a huge appetite or decided not to eat for half the day, the small is probably enough. I feel a little uncomfortable after I eat the regular size burrito. I get regular chicken, skip the jalapenos, go for the medium salsa and the burrito sauce and it's spicy enough (and I don't mind spicy foods). If you like it spicier, go for it. They can make it spicy. I recommend getting everything on it and adding the guac. That is the way these burritos are meant to be eaten and I doubt you'll regret it. I love the mashed beans and the sweet potato. It's seriously tasty. So go. Go now. Get a burrito from Burrito Jax and change your life for the better. read more

Following a random night cap on Argyle, my sister and I ventured down to JAX's for a final fix. I love how this spot is open into the late night hour-- its a nice alternative from the pizza corner shananagans. Well now. Our late night experience was a bit of an odd one. Walking into the small quarters, we were hit by the hard drones of death metal. These tunes were blaring to excess, and I admit, it wasn't my imagined burrito scenario. However, a brief moment to adjust and I was all good: party on. The two boys behind the counter were moving and grooving and getting things done. With a long line up of customers, these guys were breezing through at time-breaking record. Whatever works. A funny little end to the night... this music was LOUD, and it was certainly a WTF moment to walk into. Everyone in the shop seemed to be having a good time, so why not. My sis and I got our burrs in no time flat, and they were wrapped to perfection. I highly recommend this delicious blend of goods. With so many options, individual cravings are sure to be satisfied. I'm thinking the death metal is purely a late night thing... and the hours accommodate day dwellers as well. Whatever the case, Jax offers delicious, well prepared burrito action! read more

Burrito Jax, I truly do not know what I would do without you. You exist as a delicious, spicy oasis in a sea of shawarmas and donairs and other staid fare in downtown Halifax. You keep fantastic hours, and no one I have ever dragged to your shed-like environs has ever been disappointed. In fact, they are nearly always rendered speechless by the assault of deliciousness your burritos provide. While some may quibble that your burritos are "inauthentic," or "a rip-off of Mexican Purveyor X," or whatever, this is entirely beside the point. They are freaking delicious, and offer something genuinely unique (and cheap, and fast) in the area. Your proximity to "Pizza Corner" underlines how Halifax has been for too long unjustly saddled with room temperature, horrifically overpriced downtown to-go eats; you're bringing us just a little bit closer to the sort of value and variety one finds in a Toronto or Montréal. Furthermore, your burritos are scarily consistent: never has my burrito been unevenly heated through, or not spicy enough, or imbalanced in fillings (your best bet, naturally, is just to have everything jammed into it). A perfect remedy for any manner of hunger malady, be it on a quick lunch break or much, much later on. ¡Exquisita! read more

Today was my first time heading into Burrito Jax and I was pleasantly impressed! Loads of toppings for you to choose from including salsas in varying intensities as well as delicious mole' sauce! The small was plenty large enough as a meal and came to a mere $5.90. Not too bad for a full lunch! I know it's a burrito spot, but I was really happy to see that there wasn't any of this 'pay extra' business going on for guacamole, cranberry salsa and all those sorts of yummy add ons that we've come to expect to be gouged for. I'll be back for sure! I might even be a tad more adventurous than the vegetarian next time. read more

Decent burritos! When you ask for "spicy", you'll get SPICY!!! It's tasty, fresh and inexpensive! No real seating can be a problem at times and the drinks they offer aren't good at all. Go for the pork and definitely get the burrito sauce! read more

If you're looking for late night food and don't want pizza or donairs, this is the place to stop. Lots of choices of meat and toppings, you can build a burrito as boring, exciting or spicy as you want. I always get the small size and find that is a good sized serving. The only thing I can't stand is when you go in late at night and metal music is blaring out of the speakers. This past summer I had one particular unpleasant experience there. I couldn't hear the staff asking me what toppings I wanted so I just said yes to everything and got a burrito spicier than I could handle. It's nice when there is music, but at least have it turned down enough for customers to think. The new renovations are nice, giving you a table to sit down and eat if you chose, instead of awkwardly sitting on a stool staring at a wall 8 inches in front of you. read more

I was brought here one warm afternoon by someone who loves this place. I have a sensitivity to dairy products so I was a bit apprehensive, I mean what is a burrito without sour cream and cheese?! I honestly did not like the atmosphere...it was soo hot in there, they must have a hard time keeping everything to temp on the line. There was also not much in the way of seating, we ended up eating on a curb. The guys behind the line were nice though, and explained the process to me. I chose pulled pork, guac, sweet potatoe, rice, mild/medium salsa, and a bit of their special sauce. It was okay, it definitely lacked in flavor (the pork for sure). I am sure it would have been much better with sour cream and cheese. It was also extremely messy, but not having a table to eat at contributed to that problem. I also noticed a lot of cross contamination between the items on the line. I've worked in a kitchen before and know that it is hard to avoid that, especially when busy, but a good spot check every 30min-1hr would be a good idea, especially when customers can see the line. I might give this another try but I can go down the road from my place (in either direction) in Dartmouth to Habaneros which is basically on the same level as this place. read more

Burrito Jax is the place to go for a Mexican-inspired inexpensive lunch. Basically a Mexican version of Subway, Burrito Jax serves up healthy take-out burritos. But let me say that in no way does Burrito Jax attempt to recreate any part of Mexico. With the steel interior and loud rock music, you are most definitely here in Hali. After choosing a white or whole wheat tortilla, choose from a variety of proteins including chicken, steak, and pulled pork. Veggie burritos are also available. I usually go with the Jax chicken, a house special version of spicy chicken. As for what size to get, I often find that for the price difference between small and regular and what you get, you're better off ordering the small unless you are super hungry. Condiments range from the standard, lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers and cheese, to more exotic items including rice, smashed beans, sweet potatoes and guacamole. I will say that sometimes they tend to be a bit stingy with the more exotic toppings so feel free to pipe up if you'd like more. Salsas and sauces abound. There are three homemade salsas with varying degrees of spiciness available along with a cranberry salsa. You can top these with options of sour cream and hot, chipotle, and burrito sauces in addition to sour cream. After your sandwich is assembled, it's quickly grilled to meld everything together. The key to enjoying Burrito Jax's is not to expect authentic Mexican. The food is fresh, the price is right and the staff is friendly. A perfect stop for a quick lunch. read more

If you're looking for a quick, healthy, and exciting lunch in the downtown core, then stop in at Burrito Jax. If you're looking for something filling to soak up that leftover alcohol and you are just sober enough to know you'll regret that donair from up the corner, then stop in at Burrito Jax. Or if you're not in the mood to make supper at home later but don't feel like stopping for a brown paper bag full of greasy fries, stop in at Burrito Jax. These funky dudes with great enthusiasm (and albeit a somewhat questionable taste in music), are always ready to make your burrito full of stuff and with care. You get to choose your toppings from the list of fresh, quality items named on the wall, which guarantees you two things: 1) you get exactly what you're craving, and 2) it's going to taste great because of the fresh ingredients. I'm a fan of their chicken burrito, but I might have to try their pulled pork next time. You can also control the spice factor with a number of sauces. The more you choose, the more messy goodness you get to enjoy. There isn't much place for seating, and it's often taken up by people waiting the 5-10 minutes for their food to be ready. If you want to avoid wait times, you can always call ahead with your order so it's ready as soon as you walk in. They also have an order form and fax number you can use, but more often than not, their fax line isn't working. Another great feature is that you can get your wrap stuffed but wait until you get home to grill it yourself if you're going to be a while getting there. Burritos aren't the tidiest foods around. A wrap full of sloppy, juicy fillings is bound to dribble down between your fingers, but you'll be enjoying these burritos too much to notice, or care, if it leaves a trail on your shirt. read more

This place is one of my go to lunch spots downtown. Not just because its just down the street, because it's delish. I mean who doesn't like a burrito, tons of fresh ingredients, a variety of salsas, sauces and sour creams all wrapped up in a tidy tortilla. Boring people, that's who. The fellas are friendly. The line is sometimes long. It's not a place you really want to sit in, although I have sat in there. But it's always worth it. I have had both the pulled pork and the jax chicken. The pulled pork is my fav. But I like to switch things up, by changing the sauces etc. There is only one thing I wish for, the sweet potato is a little cold and doesn't always heat enough even though the burrito is grilled. I just wish it was in the warming station. I don't get it now for that reason. If you are looking for lunch on the fly you need to go here. read more

Burrito Jax is so flavorful, I usually skip the meat and order a veggie (plus, the guac is included with the veggie and is an extra charge on a meat filled burrito). The cranberry salsa is amazing!! I always ask for extra. I work right downtown and probably eat here way too much, like so much that most of the staff remember my order... I might need a burrito intervention. The staff are super great and are usually playing some pretty sweet tunes. I always recommend Burrito Jax to customers at my work looking for a quick bite, or friends visiting from away. You should try it too! read more

For me, this place is a much better alternative for the grab n go crowd than walking up the block to pizza corner. Space is really for standing room crowd, waiting on their order, you can gaze up to the tv, or down at your phone until they call out your number (which are random) - but you just pay attention who in front of you. For ~9$, you can get a regular size chicken, beer or pulled pork burrito. To make your life simple, here are the questions to the questions they will ask you after you order a regular chicken burrito: white, yes, yes, yes, chipolte and sour cream. Or you can just say "everything". That will give you a very filling burrito that you can take with you back to the office, or find a bench somehwere to eat. The only downside is the ~5-10min wait once they load up the burrito and heating it up. I prefer stopping in before or after the lunch crowd. I haven't tried them later at night. read more

There are only two kinds of people: those who love Burrito Jax and those who haven't tried it yet. Seriously. I've tested this. I crave these burritos like crazy. It doesn't help that I walk by it on the way home. It's a great place to stop for a quick dinner. I've actually only been here twice after a night out. On those nights, Homer-like sounds of 'ooooooohhhh Burrito Jaaaaxx' ripple zombie-like through the crowd as we shuffle off to stuff ourselves inside the tiny space and wait our turn in the inevitably long line. Be brave! Try the smashed beans and sweet potato. Heck, get it Jaxed! You really can't go wrong (unless you don't like spice, but it's easy to tone that down.) The guys who work there are super nice and friendly. I might not share their taste in music, but they're clearly passionate about their tunes. Hey, I listen to the CBC all day. Whatever makes your work day easier! Burrito Jax does one thing and does it well. They also do it hot, fresh and with a smile. That's a recipe for success. read more

This place gives me serious cravings, whether it's for lunch, take home supper, or a late night feed, you won't be disappointed. What really impresses me is the variety of toppings! They have sweet potato mash (never saw that before!), mashed black beans, whole black beans, rice, cheese, standard veggie fare (tomato, lettuce, guacamole for extra $$, green peppers and jalapeños too) they have a variety of salsa and sauces, as well as meats. They also have lots of options in their sauces for various degrees of spiciness - which is great because I am not a spicy person! They then grill it for you for maximum scarfable meltiness and you're in heaven. GO HERE! EAT! NOW! Only downside, because I'm a total loser, is the incredible heat inside there in the summer (no A/C) and the loud music - I could barely hear the person asking what I wanted on my burrito! There are a few seats inside but not enough to go with a small group, best to eat on the sidewalk! read more