Zambrero Parkville — Restaurant in Melbourne

There’s no debate, this place is a temple. Even walking by it, the intensity of the burrito ambience can be smelled, triggering some sort of hormone release of endorphins. As you patiently wait in queue, well soaked in burrito fragrance, the cumulative hit of ecstasy produces a natural high to the point of delirium. Then the dream is disturbed by a voice over the counter, “what can I get you, champ?” You struggle to pass air through your vocal chords for a moment, but quickly gather up the strength to complete your order of the classic beef burrito. “Beans and rice?” I am honestly about to pass out from over stimulation, and yet I still stand, shuffling to the cheese-lettuce-sour cream station. “No guac for me thanks” I just can’t dish out that extra dollar for it I’m sorry. When the time comes to step up, don’t be a wuss, get jalapeños with chipotle sauce, and don’t forget to get a loyalty stamp. When times are tough you’re always there for me. I promise to be the same rock for you when the time comes for you to be weak and vulnerable. No one can be so perfect for so long. Don’t be afraid, I’ll catch you before you hit the ground. We could be heroes, just...

Zambreros parkville, an establishment I have frequented every week for the past 4 years holds a special place in my heart. Every week I, along with some of my closest friends, have enjoyed a delightful regular cauliflower burrito with all the trimmings! (Except a brief hiatus where I tried the mushroom option). But today no more. Today I was informed that no more Zambreros cauliflower will my mouth taste, no more joy will there be in my week. I must give 1 star, not for the employees (who are a delight), not for the sauces (which are fantastic), not for the wrap technique of all staff (which is truly A grade) but for their head office. A head office who is leading this company into the ground. Removing cauliflower and forcibly subjecting all non-meat eaters to double beans and rice (which lacks any and all oomph in terms of flavour) or the very mediocre mushroom option. I wish one day my dearly beloved cauliflower will return but for now I am seriously considering never returning to this establishment or giving up a 15 year long vegetarian streak....... Shame on you...

Beetle mania :( About a month ago I went to Zambrero Melb uni and while the man was making my burrito I noticed that he grabbed a handful of the burrito flicked out and put in the bin. I thought perhaps oh maybe he has put too much of a certain ingredient in it and he’s not allowed to. But no, I’m eating my burrito and I noticed that there were a cluster of beetles in my burrito. In that moment I’m already worn down enough from uni and I debate going back to tell them that I have Beetle burrito however it is rush-hour and I decide to protect my peace, throw the burrito out and go on with my day. No hate to anyone involved but it was not ideal! In future if someone actively has bugs in their burrito can you please throw it...