Hot Head Burrito
3158 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45209
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Address :
3158 Madison Rd
Cincinnati, OH, 45209 - Phone (513) 321-6200
- Website https://hotheadburritos.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 10
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Paid
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Mallory T.
The only good thing about this location was the employee behind the counter ..she was very friendly and explained everything for this being my first time at Hot Head. I like the variation in sizes of bowls, little or large, the steak I got in my bowl was cold and bland. Lettuce tasted like it was straight from a cheap bag , the guac was good surprisingly. The food is less quality than Chipotle and missing a lot of flavor.
(2)John W.
The food was bland and room temperature. The tables were all dirty and the staff wasn't friendly
(1)Amanda C.
I agree with everyone who writes that this is a Chipotle clone, but I am very glad of it! As a cilantro-hater, I needed a convenient place to get big, honkin' burritos without the taint of cilantro-infused rice. I had the Hawaiian burrito, which I loved. Many would find it too sweet, but I have a sweet tooth.
(3)Callie H.
I VOTE FOR YELP TO HAVE A 0 STARS BUTTON. I've been raised on burritos my entire life. Let me tell you this, do not go here! The people are so bored at what they do here it's not even funny. They didn't even seem eager when you walk through the door. You walk right into dust, cobwebs, and none the less stinky food. The minute you decide to order, it's already too late. The food seems old, not fresh like the high quality standards I know and love from Chipotle. I'm 99.99% sure that the Fresh Black Beans are regurgitated horse flies. The rice are like maggots, yucky and none-the-less bland to the bone. I didn't even want to know the type of meat the chicken was because I was almost positive they gave me beef instead of chicken. The sauces look absolutely disgusting and I didn't even want to take a chance on the guacamole. The tortilla even SMELT LIKE IT WAS ON THE FLOOR WITH ALL THE GROSS GERMS DOWN THERE. Just don't do the lettuce, it was probably chemically treated to look pale green. Yuck! Chipotle's burritos at least smell nice. The burritos here smell like garbage and that's basically what you're getting for $10. My daughter wanted a hot head puffball, but apparently they don't sell them. They should just sell those plush toys and that would make a lot more money than the garbage they are selling you. STAFF MEMBERS ARE SO mean even when you are a first time customer. I got yelled at for not knowing where the line starts as well as not knowing "How things 'roll' around here." Plus the majority of the workers are eating the food at tables. They also yelled at me for taking my time to choose the things in my burrito, even though there were no other customers at the place at the time. AND THEY WONDER WHY. Even the workers that were eating the food at the tables were yelling at me. ARE YOU KIDDING ME????? Floor was sticky and I'm really starting to doubt whether or not they actually clean the place because it looks like a freaking trash can. It seems like the only place Hot Head Burritos actually worked on is the logo, which seems nice, but it's like the devil in disguise when you really walk in there. Just do yourself a favor and go to Chipotle, it's less than a mile away and you actually get a GREAT experience. I only went here once and hated it. I don't plan on coming EVER AGAIN.
(1)Stan T.
I was at Hot Head last night. I really enjoy Hot Head Burritos. Yes it really is all about the sauces. This was my first time at this particular location. For the most part everything was great. Good: Value Steak cooked well Corn salsa Hot head sauce Sweet Habenaro sauce The young employees were very friendly and keeping up as best they could. Not so good One of my biggest complaints with Hot Head is being inconsistent with their process. Meaning how the spicy steak is made. Some locations mix and then put on the burrito (this is the process I like). Others put the steak on and then put the spicy sauce on top. Another thing is that some locations have the press as the final process. This is not always used. I think it actually helps in the taste when it is used. While we were there the manager came back from lunch. The lady was nice enough however I guess the baby sitter called in sick as she had her kids with her. They did run around the store a bit and made me question just how sanitary the soda machine is. The hot salsa did not taste quite right. It had a strong tomato taste much like pico. I am personally not a fan of that. All in all it was a pretty good visit and I will more then likely visit this location again.
(4)Ben N.
I haven't looked into it, but there might to be a zoning requirement at this corner of Madison and Appleton in Oakley that no commercial enterprise of any excitement or interest is allowed to operate in the property here. Hot Head Burritos is the latest uninteresting enterprise to take this spot, following Fatburger's short residency. Hot Head is based in the Dayton area, a town I've got nothing whatsoever against, but I probably shouldn't have been surprised that a bastion of Midwestern commonplaceness wouldn't be a source of terrific burritos. I ordered the spicy chicken burrito, observing that the "spicy" chicken appeared to have been seasoned whereas the cubed regular chicken just looked bland. But a "spicy chicken" burrito at Hot Head means that this chicken gets squirted with a sauce that is much more sweet than hot. And as Joe J. suggests, chopped-up tomatoes with a modest quantity of chopped onions do not a pico de gallo make. (The nit-picker in me cringes slightly when I hear Chipotle customers order "tomatoes" on their food rather than "pico de gallo" or at least 'tomato salsa," but at Hot Head an order of "tomatoes" unfortunately seems entirely accurate.) The verde salsa looks like the rather pallid stuff you get in a jar at the grocery store, and I couldn't even detect its flavor in the burrito. Hot Head's gimmick to distinguish it from the other burrito chains is a large selection of extra hot sauces (e.g. "extreme habanero," "buffalo," "chipolte" (sic), etc.) you can get with your food. This bonus feature is not adequate to overcome Hot Head's shortcomings. Hot Head isn't horrible or anything. It just isn't very good. The mostly red-and-black decor is kind of chintzy looking. I noticed that, just a few weeks in, the big "Hot Head" character decal is already peeling off of the menu board above the counter. A bright spot is the service. The kids on the line seemed well-trained and enthusiastic enough. P.S. (5/2012): Contrary to Erik B's review, McDonald's does not own Chipotle, having divisted itself of such ownership in 2006.
(2)Ed P.
For me none of the fast food burrito chains compare to Chipotle. I've had Qdoba and Moe's both a number of times and though neither are bad options, I have always found the quality and taste of Chipotle to be superior to all else. Since moving back to Cincinnati I have seen a few different Hot Head Burrito locations, which is a local based chain that now has eighteen stores and still expanding. My wife and I finally decided to give them a try a few weeks ago. While walking from the parking lot to the front door we noticed that Sunday is two burritos for $10, which we happily took advantage of. I went with a spicy chicken burrito with half black and half pinto beans, pico salsa, and hot head sauce. The way that Hot Head Burritos tries to differentiate themselves from other burrito joints is by having a variety of sauces that can be added on top of your meal. My wife ordered a special burrito from a sign on the wall, which consisted mainly of pork with their sweet habanero sauce. My burrito turned out gigantic! It actually broke when the employee tried to wrap it, and rather than dumping it into a new shell, she simply wrapped another one around the broken one. This might have killed some of the spiciness from my selections, as it wasn't nearly as hot as I thought it was going to be. The spicy chicken is really just the same as the regular chicken with a little hot sauce squirted on top. The rice is really bland and the beans were not remarkable. Overall I wasn't blown away by my burrito. My wife seemed to enjoy hers a little more than I did, though again it didn't appear to be anything spectacular. The chips and salsa were good, actually that was probably my favorite part of the meal, since I luckily choose the hot salsa, which finally provided the kick that I was searching for. As mentioned earlier, it was a very cheap meal, which I guess explains some of the quality issues that I felt the food had. Plus they do have a frequent visitor program with stickers that allows you turn earn free burritos. I think that I will only be back during a time of the regularly occurring sales, because at full price I would much rather have a burrito from Chipotle.
(2)Sandra F.
Service is very slow, however they make a mean quesidilla! I love the that they do not hold back on the cheese. Don't get me wrong, Iike Chipotle, but Hot Head Burrito is just as great!
(4)Angela C.
Hot Head is a Chipotle-style concept for burritos, bowls, and tacos. Unfortunately, it really misses the mark. It's a bit pricier than Chipotle and nothing tastes nearly as good. The quality of the food just didn't seem to be as good and it didn't taste fresh. I went during dinner time, which may be slower, but shouldn't excuse the fact that it all tasted like it had been sitting around for a while. And the chips seemed a little stale. While there was an interesting selection of sauces, it wasn't enough to compensate for the very uninspiring meal. The restaurant itself had a sticky diner/fast food booth feel to it. I love supporting a more local option for food but sadly would always choose Chipotle over this place.
(2)Jeremy B.
The burrito was fine. I liked the ability to add one of their "signature sauces," which could be considered a cross between salsa and sour cream. Like a creamy, salsa flavored substance. It was like what Subway and Quizno's do with their subs, which sounds off-putting, but I appreciated the differentiation. But man does this place not make you excited to eat. It is empty on the outside at seemingly all times, and the inside reflects that. However, the service was friendly and the food was good. Definitely below Chipotle, Currito, and Habanero in my opinion though.
(3)Joe B.
Great sauce selection good prices The chips.are nice and salty.... I like sweet/ spicy sauces on mine
(4)David W.
Filling. Then again if I ate enough cardboard that'd be filling too. Nice hot sauce choices.
(2)Jordan M.
Hot Head is a bit of a hidden gem in the build-your-own-burrito category here in Cincinnati. They offer a much broader assortment of different toppings, spices, and sauces compared to Chipotle and the like, especially when it comes to the sauces! (Shocker! ..Hot Head.) This is definitely a place to go if you love you some spicy food or even like a bit toned down and calm. It's definitely worth a shot; it may even sway some die-hard Chipotle fans to join in. And if you do happen to stick around, they offer a loyalty program (like a punch card, but with stickers!) that offers some freebies and rewards for their most loyal customers.
(4)Andrew C.
Came in from Kansas City over the weekend. and tried Hotheads..Meh...its okay. the decor does not match the food. red every where..interesting. the choices were excellent but the meat had NO flavor..it seems like the sauces are what makes the food.
(2)Bridgette M.
Jeez! People are really coming down on this place. Glad I tried it anyway, because I loved it! Of the burrito chains, I like Qdoba best but this place is pretty good too! I like the bowl size options, the kids menu is better than others, and they also have Deluxe Quesadillas that should be called Grilled Burritos because of the size (meet, cheese, and up to 4 additional ingredients). Very tasty!
(4)Courty B.
Before going, we thought, 'eh - do we really need another franchise chain burrito joint?' After going, we said, 'No, and definitely not a bland and generic one.' I had the taco salad, and a friend had a burrito. Taco salad had dry chicken, flavorless salsa, and some other dry, wimpy ingredients. Friend had an equally bland burrito - and hot sauce that was so hot it ruined his evening. Said friend can eat the spiciest of the spiciest peppers out of Latin America - and found this salsa/sauce to be just disgusting. I used to live nearby, so we thought we'd give it a shot. As the months passed after our visit, I noticed the parking lot is almost always empty, and now I can see why. Stick to Chipotle.
(1)Joe J.
Hot Head burritos just opened in Cincinnati and they seem to have created some buzz in the area (while walking to pick up my lunch I passed several families and couples walking away with Hot Head cups and to go bags in their hands). They are a Chipotle copy cat. You step to the right and pick your protein, vessel (burrito, bowel, nachos, tacos), then add your sauces and toppings. It wasn't great. To me it tasted like cafeteria food, it was a bland burrito with onions and tomatoes. They do not have the food quality or style of Chipotle. For instance: Hot Head has pre-made guacamole, lower quality cheese, iceberg lettuce (not romaine) and lower quality hard taco shells. The best way for me to describe Hot Head is they are the "Subway of Chipotles".
(2)C L M.
Really gross, low rent Chipotle. I can't recall ever throwing away Mexican in my life. I was really hungry and threw it away after 4 or 5 bites.
(1)Rebecca H.
Chipotle and qdoba exist, so there's really no reason to go here, as it is totally bland and not worth eating. Rice not seasoned at all. Also the interior of this restaurant is not good. Glaring, bad lighting. I know it sounds weird to say that about a chep burrito place, but it really is an unpleasant room.
(1)Brittney B.
A hot head just opened up near our house and although my husband and I are loyal chipotle fans we decided to try hot head for the sake of something different. What a mistake! I have never been so disappointed. The prices are similar to chipotle/qdoba/habanero but the burrito bowl I got was 90% rice and lettuce and 10% of the good stuff. We noticed while they were making our bowls that the scoops for the salsas, meats, beans, etc are MUCH smaller while the rice and lettuce was piled on. Overall this was a lot of dry filler with little flavor. The chips were also thin, bland, and generic. And the "salsa" was just tomato and onion given to us in a cup the size of a tablespoon. Really? Best part of our meal was the fountain drink...
(1)Tiffany C.
It wasn't terrible but it definitely wasn't good. Hot Head doesn't compare to its competitors. They lack in toppings and menu choices. I'd rather go to Chipotle. With there being so many choices for this restaurant style I won't waste my time going to Hot Head again.
(2)Marie E.
Chipotle wanna be and much less successful at the delivery. Nothing impressive. Not awful just not good.
(2)eric f.
The atmosphere blows away hoity, toidy Chipotle. Products are about the same except Hot Head has a lot more sauces.
(5)kasi k.
My favorite burrito place in the city! The sauce you get when you order a "spicy chicken" or any meat, is amazing! I also love that they have smaller burrito bowl sizes, the "lil bowl," is great! They have tons of choices for sauces so you never get bored, and the Hot Head card gets you a free burrito when it is filled!
(5)Spencer L.
If I could give this place 0 stars, I would. The food was disgusting. I literally felt ill after the first bite. I was able to finish what I would guess was the equivalent of one taco, but it was hard to tell since they completely fell apart. The pico and verde were ice cold. The meat was very poor quality. And the place was incredibly slow. Just a horrible experience all around. I'd continue, but I still feel ill and talking about this place is making me feel worse.
(1)Jim W.
Went for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. Messy, greasy and dusty service area. Service not bad but underwhelming. Burrito fell apart.....happened last time I came. Will not be back.
(2)Roth M.
Agreed that it is similar to Chipotle in how you order ingredients as you work your way down the line. They have more meat options such as spicy chicken and spicy steak. Options like jalapeño and banana peppers are nice. They have similar salsas to Chipotle, but quite a few different sauces including their own "Hot Head Sauce". While this place is a chain, it is based in Kettering, OH, so it is much more local/regional than Chipotle (based in Denver then bought by McDonald's). If I can replace national chains in my eating repertoire, I do. And for a good burrito on par with Chipotle, I'd suggest Hot Head or Habanero.
(4)David M.
Hot Head Burrito is essentially slightly lower quality Chipotle or Qdoba. That being said, Hot Head does do many things right and provides a a bit of a mix-up if you grow tired of your typical burrito fix. Hot Head features burritos, bowls, and quesadillas. Ill start with the good: Multiple sizes (you can get regular or little for most menu items), banana peppers as a topping, 12+ hot sauces to choose from (the hot head original and honey bbq are my favorites). the bad: Dont bother with chips and salsa (too expensive and a small portion), staff is not as effective as Qdoba/Chipotle. For example, on a recent visit, staff tried to sell me a burrito bowl with a handful of rice because they ran out of rice midday. I will be back to hot head because it is so close to my residence but that's one of few advantages it has over other burrito joints.
(3)Matt A.
They copied Chipotle's business model and did it poorly. Not going back. It's in your best interest to stay away from this place. Writing anymore seems like a waste of my time and energy.
(1)Katie W.
I've never written a bad review and never thought I would, but I had such a negative experience that I feel compelled to do this. I walked in 3 weeks ago on a Wednesday around lunch time, wanting to try something different, and hot heads is so close to me. Upon walking in the smell of the place was so disgusting that I wanted to walk right back out, I wish I had. There was one lady that was getting a bowl in front of me, and there was so many complications with her service, again I wish I had walked out before my turn. The guy working seemed very anxious but just about made me feel uncomfortable but the way he was talking to me. He was yelling for his coworker to come help him from the back, he wanted her to put chicken on the grill. She finally came in from smoking, Sneezed on herself, then he had to remind her to wash her hands before touching the food, as she was super annoyed and rolling her eyes the whole time. As I was ordering what to put in my bowl, I was trying to just pick the things that looked like they were semi fresh. Nothing looked like it was even put out that day. All of the meat options looked so dry and crisp, he told me that the brown gooey lettuce was "fine, somebody had just put it in the freezer instead of the refrigerator and that's why it looks like that". Go get difference lettuce?! The whole way home I was trying to talk my self in to the idea of actually eating what I had just got. When I got home and opened it, I literally started to gag- the smell was so gross and I couldn't let go of the picture in my head of the dirty space. I picked through it a little and knew I couldn't do it. I threw away the entire bowl and will never go back to hot heads ever. Writing this review seriously makes me feel ill. Sorry hot heads I wanted to like you, but the Oakley location just ruined it for me.
(1)Connie R.
The chicken in my burrito was bland tasting. I did enjoy the brown rice option and the large selection of sauce options. If it were not for the sauces and the queso I applied to my burrito I would have rated the place one star.
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