Zambrero is healthy, Mexican inspired food that also helps stop world hunger. Every burrito or bowl purchased means a meal donated to someone in need with Plate 4 Plate. With every burrito or bowl purchased a meal is donated to someone in need. Since inception, with the help of our customers we have donated over 40 million meals, working toward the goal of 1 billion by 2025.
We partner with Rise Against Hunger who bring these Plate 4 Plate donations to life. Zambrero is a Mexican restaurant, serving Mexican food differently! From burritos and tacos, to nachos and quesadillas, our menu is freshly-prepared, with a focus on modern, superfood ingredients, to bring new flavors to the Mexican favorites.
We partner with Rise Against Hunger who bring these Plate 4 Plate donations to life. Zambrero is a Mexican restaurant, serving Mexican food differently! From burritos and tacos, to nachos and quesadillas, our menu is freshly-prepared, with a focus on modern, superfood ingredients, to bring new flavors to the Mexican favorites.
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We are about more than just delicious, Mexican inspired food made with healthy ingredients. We are a way to feel good inside, by helping in our mission to stop world hunger, one meal at a time. With our Plate 4 Plate initiative you can fill your karma and your belly in one stop. Every burrito or bowl you buy, means one meal donated to someone in need across the globe.
A crunchy corn flour taco with your favorite filling, cheese, sour cream, salsas and romaine lettuce. Crispy corn chips topped with your choice of filling, melted cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and our vine-ripened tomato salsa. Your favorite filling, vine-ripened tomato salsa and cheese, melted between toasted soft flour tortillas.
Zambrero offers catering to suit any event or function with a minimum order of 10 burritos/bowls, for in-restaurant collection. All burritos and bowls include pinto beans, white rice, monterey jack cheese, sour cream, lettuce, vine-ripened tomato salsa, corn salsa, cilantro & red onion salsa, jalapeo peppers and fresh lime juice.
When you join the Zambrero family, you're joining a fast growing international Mexican restaurant franchise with both on-the-ground support and a dedicated support office team to set up your new business for success. Zambrero restaurants can be found in all shapes and sizes, ranging from shopping centre kiosks right through to drive-thru formats.
With our partners Rise against Hunger, an international hunger relief agency, we have provided millions of nutritious meals to disadvantaged communities across Africa, Asia and the Americas. Since inception, with the help of our customers we have donated over 40 million meals, working toward the goal of 1 billion by 2025.
Reviews (13)
Nigeal Payne
Jan 28, 2022
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Cynthia Rose
Jan 27, 2022
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Delicious fresh food at a reasonable price, attentive staff, great atmosphere. The Cincy themed mural in the back of the restaurant is beautiful and done by UC student artists. Love the company’s meal donation initiative. Conveniently located near campus, on Short Vine across the street from Kroger. So Zam good!
Chris K.
Jan 12, 2022
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First time visiting and not knowing what to expect. I noticed everything looked clean and orderly. As others have said, it's set up like Moe's where you go through the line and tell them what you'd like and they prepare it in front of you.
The lady who waited on me was very kind and prepared my quesadilla as I requested using the barbacoa beef. The man who rang up my order was very friendly and nice. I went and got my drink and then found a table.
The meat was absolutely delicious and very flavorful! Plus it was a huge meal. There's several meats to choose from that are
The lady who waited on me was very kind and prepared my quesadilla as I requested using the barbacoa beef. The man who rang up my order was very friendly and nice. I went and got my drink and then found a table.
The meat was absolutely delicious and very flavorful! Plus it was a huge meal. There's several meats to choose from that are
Terrionne P.
Jul 25, 2021
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Sarah S.
Jan 01, 2021
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Visited Zambrero before walking around to view the amazing murals. I ordered a burrito bowl and was impressed with the freshness and quality of all ingredients. I had the black rice which provided a tasty base, three bean mix, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and pico. I added a garlic mayo sauce at the end. Looking forward to trying some of the other sauces. The serving was just right for me- not as large as some of the other fast food chains, but more than enough without feeling too stuffed.
Tiffany B.
Dec 04, 2020
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Overall Ranking: Yum
Bowl includes:
Barbados Beef
Pulled spork
lettuce
Monterey jack cheese
sour cream
fresh lime squeeze
cilantro &red onion salsa
guacamole
red chili sauce
sunrise daiquiri @coolbreezesopg
We.View: With a company mission to provide an impact on the global hunger crisis @zambrero provides a Plate 4 Plate mindset. Every meal sold provides a meal for someone in need. This is truly Mexican with a MISSION!
Be careful with all the spice. When they say hot and spicy, they mean spicy . There's even a selection for vegetarians
Overall Ranking: Yum
Bowl includes:
Barbados Beef
Pulled spork
lettuce
Monterey jack cheese
sour cream
fresh lime squeeze
cilantro &red onion salsa
guacamole
red chili sauce
sunrise daiquiri @coolbreezesopg
We.View: With a company mission to provide an impact on the global hunger crisis @zambrero provides a Plate 4 Plate mindset. Every meal sold provides a meal for someone in need. This is truly Mexican with a MISSION!
Be careful with all the spice. When they say hot and spicy, they mean spicy . There's even a selection for vegetarians
Emily H.
Nov 21, 2020
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We had noticed this place but finally went for lunch after winning a coupon for a free bowl from the O2 Fitness that's in the same parking lot.
The good:
* Super friendly staff! The guy helping us was just great and answered all of our questions.
* Clean restaurant
* Pickled jalapeños and onion salsa on the toppings bar were a nice touch and a bit different from other places
* Selection of sauces
* They donate to Rise Against Hunger which is cool
The bad:
* Only three meat choices... and they're all shredded. We tried both chicken and pork and they were super similar in texture and
The good:
* Super friendly staff! The guy helping us was just great and answered all of our questions.
* Clean restaurant
* Pickled jalapeños and onion salsa on the toppings bar were a nice touch and a bit different from other places
* Selection of sauces
* They donate to Rise Against Hunger which is cool
The bad:
* Only three meat choices... and they're all shredded. We tried both chicken and pork and they were super similar in texture and
Just Being T.
Oct 28, 2020
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I recently visited after I've seen it a couple of times. It was nice and clean however to me it was not good and the portions were small and thats what the 3 stars are for. The food was very bland to me. I may try it 1 more time but I'll prob stick to my usual. I'm glad that Durham has more options and I wish them the best.
Dan V.
Sep 20, 2020
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This restaurant is new in Durham, having opened up a couple of months ago during the pits of the coronavirus crisis (& before the nearby O2 Fitness Club opened). I went to try the new gym, so I figured I'd give Zambrero a try.
Zambrero has a nice atmosphere and the staff were helpful. They donate a meal, I think, for each meal you order, so there is a count on the wall in the dining area of all of the donated meals, a nice touch. I had the vegan bowl (sort of, I let them add some shredded cheese, otherwise vegan): rice, beans, and veggies. It is was delicious. Price is not low
Zambrero has a nice atmosphere and the staff were helpful. They donate a meal, I think, for each meal you order, so there is a count on the wall in the dining area of all of the donated meals, a nice touch. I had the vegan bowl (sort of, I let them add some shredded cheese, otherwise vegan): rice, beans, and veggies. It is was delicious. Price is not low
Dan H.
Sep 02, 2020
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It's like Chipotle with less choices, but supposedly higher quality ingredients?
I went here during their first opening weeks. Service was good, the staff was prompt and friendly. Mask enforcement was a little iffy, but that still varies from store to store. What my understanding of Zambrero is that they are, as said earlier, a more higher quality ingredient version of your typical Chipotle like burrito bowl place. And they are but the most obvious difference is they lack a lot of the options that Chiplote has in favor of more unique options. For instance as a base you can get your
I went here during their first opening weeks. Service was good, the staff was prompt and friendly. Mask enforcement was a little iffy, but that still varies from store to store. What my understanding of Zambrero is that they are, as said earlier, a more higher quality ingredient version of your typical Chipotle like burrito bowl place. And they are but the most obvious difference is they lack a lot of the options that Chiplote has in favor of more unique options. For instance as a base you can get your
Brandon B.
Jul 23, 2020
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R. V.
Jul 02, 2020
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Glenn G.
Jun 20, 2020
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I give this place props for opening during a pandemic and for donating a meal for every meal of bottle of water ordered. They are part of an Australian chain and only one of a handful of locations open in the U.S. We visited on the opening weekend and ordered a veggie burrito and chicken burrito, both customized on the line. One of the managers showed us the outdoor patio around the corner so we enjoyed eating outside. Minor setbacks were that we were told burritos were $5 during the opening weekend and the clerk rang up both of ours at the regular price (we didn't notice this until later
