Fat Bastard Burrito Co.

Fat Bastard Burrito Co. is a fast-casual restaurant located at 500 Hazeldean Rd in Kanata, Ontario, serving made-to-order Mexican-inspired dishes built around burritos, bowls, empanadas and waffle fries. The kitchen works on a build-your-own model, letting each customer choose a base, a protein, and a set of toppings and sauces rather than picking from a fixed, pre-set menu. Orders can be placed in person at the counter, and the restaurant can be reached by phone at 613-672-1122 or through its official website for a look at current menu items before heading over. For anyone in Kanata weighing a quick lunch or dinner option along the Hazeldean corridor, the format is built for speed without giving up the ability to customize the plate to individual taste or dietary preference.

A common assumption about fast-casual burrito counters is that they all serve roughly the same handful of items wrapped in a tortilla, with little real difference between one storefront and the next. At this Kanata location, the reality is a broader format: the printed and in-store menu spans classic rolled burritos, rice-and-topping bowls, empanadas, and waffle fries as a side option, which puts it closer to a small Mexican-inspired kitchen than a single-item shop.

The build-your-own approach is the core of how the counter operates. Rather than ordering a fixed combination, a customer works through a short sequence of choices — the format (burrito, bowl, or empanada), a base such as rice or greens, a protein, and a selection of toppings, salsas, and sauces. This means two orders placed back to back can look and taste quite different depending on what each customer selects, and it also makes it straightforward to build a meatless or lighter option by adjusting the protein and toppings rather than needing a separate menu section. Bowls in particular are aimed at people who want the same flavour profile as a burrito without the tortilla, which is a distinction worth knowing before joining the line, since the ordering process moves quickly and staff generally expect customers to already have a sense of their preferred base and protein.

Finding the Hazeldean Road Location

The restaurant sits on Hazeldean Rd, one of the main commercial corridors running through Kanata, a community in Ottawa's west end. Hazeldean Road carries a steady mix of retail plazas, service businesses, and quick-service restaurants, which makes it a natural stop for people already running errands or driving through the area rather than a destination that requires a special trip.

Because the corridor is built around car access, driving is the most straightforward way to reach 500 Hazeldean Rd, with plaza-style parking typical of the surrounding retail strip. Residents of the neighbourhoods branching off Hazeldean Road can also reach the location on foot or by bike outside of winter months, when sidewalks and shoulders along the corridor are more comfortable to use. During winter, allowing extra time for driving and parking is worth factoring in, as with any suburban commercial strip in the region. Visitors unfamiliar with the exact plaza layout may find it easiest to confirm the storefront's position relative to neighbouring businesses by checking the website or calling ahead, particularly if arriving during a busy meal period when quick orientation matters.

Before You Walk In: What to Decide and What to Ask

When comparing quick-service options along Hazeldean Road, the main differences between counters usually come down to how much customization is offered, how the menu is structured, and how quickly an order moves through the line. At this location, the build-your-own burrito and bowl format means the most useful preparation is deciding, before reaching the counter, roughly what combination is wanted — burrito or bowl, which protein, and any toppings to include or leave out. Arriving with that decision already made speeds up the ordering process considerably compared to browsing the full list of options while others wait in line.

It is also worth asking at the counter about same-day availability of specific ingredients or menu items such as empanadas or waffle fries, since fast-casual kitchens can run through popular items during peak periods. Anyone with a dietary restriction should ask directly about ingredient substitutions for a given protein, base, or sauce rather than assuming a standard recipe applies. Because hours and day-to-day menu availability can shift, checking the website or calling 613-672-1122 shortly before visiting is a reasonable way to confirm details rather than assuming they match a previous visit. Various payment methods are accepted at the counter, so it is worth having a preference ready if paying is likely to be a quick step at the end of the order.

Frequently asked questions

As with most fast-casual counters, the busiest stretches tend to fall around typical lunch and dinner hours, when nearby offices and households are ordering at the same time. Arriving slightly before or after those windows generally means a shorter wait at the counter.

How much time should be planned for a visit?

Because orders are assembled fresh at the counter rather than served from a steam table, a visit typically takes a matter of minutes once it is a customer's turn, though the line itself can add extra time during peak periods. Planning for a short wait beyond the actual ordering time is reasonable during busier parts of the day.

What should be decided or brought before ordering?

Having a preferred format in mind — burrito, bowl, or empanada — along with a protein and any must-have or must-avoid toppings, makes the ordering process faster. No documents or special preparation are needed beyond knowing these preferences and a payment method.

Is a reservation or appointment needed?

No booking or appointment is required. The location operates as a walk-in, counter-service restaurant, so customers simply arrive, place an order, and wait for it to be prepared.