New York Subs & Burritos

Definitely not the cleanest place in the city, but the burritos make up for it! I’ve had the chicken burrito a number of times, and recently tried the mixed vegetable burrito. Both are AWESOME. I can’t even describe the flavour, beyond the fact that it’s some sort of Indian/​Mexican fusion (more Indian than Mexican), and it’s just awesome. The guy who works the cash and the grill (at least on Saturdays, when my husband and I tend to go) is very nice.
I ALWAYS leave this place wanting more.

I absolutely love the food at this place. It’s so cheap but so fresh and the guys there are really nice. I work just around the corner and love getting the butter chicken roti for lunch.

⁹⁄₅ stars this is not a pretty place, its about amazing food and great value
highly highly recommend
get the jumbo beef burrito it will put a huge smile on your face

Get the lamb sub!!! It’s incredible. Bread is warm and toasty, lamb chunks are tender and juicy, there’s potato and vegetables to balance out the meat, and the flavour is amaaaaazing. I got medium spice level and it was perfect. Had just enough of a kick, but didn’t burn my throat.
Also tried the ground beef jumbo burrito… but compared to the lamb sub, it’s pretty ordinary. I think if it was the only thing we tried, we would’ve still been really impressed though.
Guy behind the counter was nice, and food was made to order (it took about 15 mins for our food to be ready cause it was sizzling on the grill. Yum!). Only thing is the atmosphere, which isn’t ideal for a sit-​down meal, but great for take-​out.
With a name like New York Subs and Burritos, you wouldn’t think it’d be Indian/​fusian food, but it is, and boy do they do it right!

This place has been kicking it forever! It stands the test of time in a neighborhood quickly changing to a cleaner, pricier Queen St. West. I used to eat here regularly before moving away. Their grilled meat subs are awesome and dudes are super nice. Omnomnom!

Like no nonsense places like this. Great chicken burrito and nice veg samosas. Spice levels are bearable, though I like mine really hot!!! It’s added to my list of sandwich joints I prefer any day to standard subway. Staff is courteous and to the point. Thumbs up.

I have always passed by this place and thought nothing of it but my boyfriend insisted that we go there.
This is one of the best wraps I have ever had in my life, I think! The staff is really friendly and the portions are huge and affordable. The Potato/​spinach and the ground chicken wraps are out of this world. I haven’t tried the whole menu there but it looks amazing. The Mango lassi was also very good.
Its not the prettiest place, and there are a lot of other options in the area but the food is worth it!

Been going here for years for the grilled chicken burrito. Sure it’s a little sketchy but the food is delicious.

I used to really like this place and went in on Friday’s for many weeks.
Then I got FOOD POISONING from a rancid ras malai.
The moment I put it in my mouth I realized it was off. I spit it out immediately.
Instead of a sweet milk it was a sour bread-​like foam — sort of like vinegar cheese.
I was heaving and spitting out food into their garbage bin for several minutes.
The guy at the counter made me pay for the rest of the food, which I could not eat.
IMO he should not have charged me anything for making me suffer so much.
When I got home my stomach was very upset, with mild food poisoning and I was commission for the day.
I won’t go back.
Also, during the winter they don’t seem to turn on the heat.

I found this place on Unilocal when looking for cheap delicious eats, and I was not disappointed. This place really delivers. Everything I have ever had has been amazing. The burritos are stuffed. Despite their awesome price, there is probably more meat than you’d find in your average burrito. They also make a mango lassi that’s super yummy. The owner (I believe) is super sweet, and makes your food with love and care. It is a hole in the wall, but I find that sometimes they serve the best food. This is for sure the best deal in the area.

One of those places I just kept walking by because it looked like a dirty Subway.
The chicken satay grilled burrito is excellent and simple. Chicken, spice, lettuce and tomatos. $ 7.99 later I have found a lunch option that competes with the best of Queen West.

So before I say anything else, let it be known that I actually do recommend this place, but one must be able to look over some details in order to enjoy their meal.
I’d been here years ago, before the «renovation» took place — though I can hardly tell what may have been actually updated/​renovated in that time. We placed our order — one beef and one chicken burrito, regular size, and a diet coke — and sat down to wait for our food.
First of all, the washroom is out of order, according to a quickly scrawled hand-​written sign. In front of said washroom are two full garbage cans which probably held more garbage than a day’s worth, based on the lunch-​hour crowd (comprised of about three people). The only thing «New York» about this place are some faded framed and mounted NYC images — one or two of the skyline, Statue of Liberty, etc. All of them were peeling off their matting boards, or had frames which looked moments from falling apart. The whole place could also really use a fresh coat of paint.
There’s also a doorway at the back which seems to go into some sort of back-​room area in which I think I saw some coolers and a folding table with a coffee machine and cups on it. Not sure what else is going on there. In addition, there are a total of three microwaves in the kitchen counter area, and though there’s some sort of 90’s CD player/​radio set up, there was no music on at the time we were there. The sole cook behind the counter chatted away with a customer wearing an Über toque in their native tongue.
The food itself is fantastic. The burrito is certainly not Mexican-​style and was comprised of some lettuce, sauce, ground chicken and beef, respectively, and onion all expertly wrapped up in a thin, soft roti. Decently priced and better than lots of quick-​serve options in that area. I was also tempted to try out a samosa sitting in the display at the front (maybe that’s what the three microwaves are for?) but was ultimately too full to do so.
I mean, it’s fantastic, go ahead and eat here, but know that it is the holiest of hole-​in-​the-​wall places I’ve seen in Toronto. If that doesn’t phase you, you’ll have a great time.

Never would of thought passing this place for years that New York Subway would of been worth a visit. The place looks like a crappy dive inside and out. But I was so wrong.
I had the large lamb burrito and it was fantastic. Possibly the best burrito I’ve ever had. Tons of fillings, great sauce and the lamb was great.
The only issue I had was it can be a little pricey. My large burrito was $ 10.00

The review is primarily based on taste alone. It located close to where I work. The place may look like a junk outside looking, but it tastes pretty good and that’s really all I care about in a wrap/​sub place. It’s made to order so it tastes fresh and delicious. You can also choose the spice level you want and I always opt for extra spicy which I don’t find it spicy at all. The portion is also very big and priced reasonably. The deco may look old but it tastes much better than many of the so called chained burrito place out there. It’s fusion style and I think they use potato to replace rice/​bead used in traditional Mexican burrito. I’d recommend any of the jumbo burrito.

Got the Jumbo Burrito with chicken, it cost $ 7.85.
The chicken was ground and not strips. The burrito was pretty large, and enjoyable. I got mild but noticed there was a bit of spice.
It took about 10 minutes for it to be make (everything was made from scratch).
Locale: Very basic, would not recommend to use it as a place to meet, but good enough to finish the meal there.

Been coming here for over 10 years. I now live 45 km north of the city but always try and come back when dt. Love this place!

Good food, decent prices. I’m definitely a fan. Prefer this place to Gandhi’s down the street based on taste and value.
Things to note:
Lots of veg options (you can do a combo too if you want like cauliflower & bean)
They take debit/​credit.
I’ve never waited more than 10minutes (I go at lunch time though)
Yes it is a dive and the tables are sticky.
Mmm delicious!

I’ve passed this place a hundred times and never had any intention of ever eating here. My Sister said she liked the subs here so I thought why not… I will try it with her. It’s been here forever and must be in business for a reason. I ordered the lamb satay sub. You won’t be able to find a lamb sub anywhere else as far as I know. It took awhile but it finally came. Meat was seasoned nice and tasted good. The bread was grilled and toppings are typical but I liked the spicy mayo. I think the meat to bun ratio is off with too much bun and not enough meat. I think if the bread was more fresh or baked in-​house and they had more topping options and gave more meat this place would be a five star. As-​is they are a 3 star in my books.

A group of friends and I stumbled across this place after having some coffee elsewhere, and we were surprised to see a number of rather interesting mixed choices on the menu. This is a fusion place that uses mainly tex mex or Indian spice blends and fillings in burrito’s. The also offer a variety of appetizers like samosa’s, lassi and traditional sweets.
From what I’ve been told, the venue is much nicer than years past and though there have been some upgrades, I would definitely like to see more seating. A party of 3 – 5 people in many cases wont be able to dine-​in. Prices are comparable with Chipotle, but this place is definitely one of a kind without any of the frills that come with being a chain.
Recommendations:
— Large Veggie Burrito
— Mango Lassi

Every time I visit Toronto I try to fit in a visit to New York Subway. It’s that good! It’s hard to describe: think about a cross between a burrito and a curry and everything that is good. I always get the mixed veg. I once tried something different and it just wasn’t the same. Even if you are a carnivore, trust me when I say the mixed veg is the way to go. The jumbo is well.. . big! If you are of an average appetite, you will be fine with the regular sized wrap. If you are super hungry (or want to save half for later, though trust me when I say once you start chowing down you won’t want to stop, so this is perhaps wishful thinking), by all means go for the jumbo.
The resto itself has undergone quite the transformation in recent years. On my first visits to New York Subway I found the shop run down and needing some TLC. Then on one visit I tried to visit and was met by the dreaded newspaper in the windows and the sign saying «closed for renovations». Sadness! Normally that means «closed to never open again». So I was very very happy to discover not only did they renovate, but it was actually for the better, as the furniture is now newer (and cleaner).
What I miss however from past visits is the older gentleman who reminded me very much of the soup nazi from Seinfeld, except depressed instead of angry. I haven’t seen him recently, and wonder what has come of him. This time it was a pair of younger people working there, and while they were polite and the wrap was delicious, something was missing.