Willy’s Mexicana Grill

I am a meat eater, but Willy’s has the best tofu burrito in town. To compare, Willy’s is a better version of Moe’s. The meat is a lot less sketchy and it feels less like a corporate chain restaurant. The free salsa you get with the chips is pretty good. They offer options for everyone, except those that like it VERY hot.

I’ve been here once. This location is kind of hidden from the street — you have to enter the AT&T Center (not the very tall building). I got the vegetarian burrito. The beans and rice were good, and the guac was OK, but this is no Chipotle. Choices for burritos are a little limited IMO.

So now that I have been frequenting this Willy’s location for almost a year, I think it’s about time that I review it. This particular location is located in the «food court» of one of AT&T’s Midtown office buildings, so it’s a convenient lunch option when I want to grab something relatively quick*.
*Note: Get there either before 11:30 am or after 1 pm to avoid the office lunch rush.
If you have never been to a Willy’s before, it’s the same concept as Chipotle where you can get burritos, tacos, quesadillas, salads, and burrito bowls made-​to-​order assembly-​line style with the ingredients you want in them. While many of the toppings are included in the price you pay for the entrée, some — such as guacamole — are an extra charge. Pro tip: If you like salads but don’t want too much, a burrito bowl is a smaller (and cheaper) option in which you can add pretty much whatever you would want in a salad.
I have tried several of the chicken salads, steak salad, steak quesadilla, and chicken burrito bowl, which all contain flavorful and fresh ingredients. In fact, I don’t even get dressing for the salads since the meats are seasoned well enough. I usually get the Sinaloa Chicken (char-​grilled chicken marinated in orange juice, garlic and spices) in my burrito bowl. Tortilla chips are free with any entrée purchase, so I usually can’t say no to them and take some to enjoy with my salad.
There is a tiny salsa «bar» located near the cash register, and I love that there are cilantro-​free options! The Chipotle salsa and Chili D’Arbol are the two cilantro-​less salsas, and naturally my two favorites.
Although I haven’t purchased any from Willy’s myself yet, they sell King of Pops here! The last time I checked, they were selling the famous homemade popsicles for $ 3 each, which is a little more than they cost at the carts, but I’m sure is worth it for the convenience.
Finally, I love the fact that there is usually a different Foursquare special from which you can get a free drink or food item with a purchase of $ 5 or more when you check in on the phone app. Among the free items I have gotten include a fountain drink, cookie, and cheese dip.
Overall, this Willy’s gets 4 stars for the convenience, fresh ingredients, tasty fast food, and friendly employees. If you happen to be in the area on a weekday around lunchtime and looking for a cheap but tasty fast food option, this particular Willy’s is pretty great. Just keep in mind that this location closes at 2 pm!

Willy’s — located off the lobby in the AT&T building, is a great place for lunch. I’ve had Willy’s at a couple other locations, and it’s always been good.
Lots of toppings available, very fast service. The prices have gone up, so the previous reviewer’s comment about going over $ 10 is very possible. If you get a steak burrito and drink, you may end up spending about $ 10, which isn’t cheap but it’s still a decent value.
The Good:
— Lots of choice (two chicken, plus steak; burrito, taco, salad, soup, etc.)
— Fast
— Freshly made, fresh ingredients
— Great tasting meats
— Chips included (unlike Chipotle)
— Credit cards accepted
The Bad:
— Salsa station is awkward to navigate — be prepared to wait in line to get one of the three available styles. It’s pretty much a one-​at-​a-​time counter
— Usually quite a long line by high noon

This Willy’s is inside the bottom floor of the AT&T building. It makes for a good quick lunch and it’s almost impossible to spend more than $ 10. The steak quesadilla, although simple, is very good. Meat is seasoned well.