Best Place to Get a Burrito in Every State, According to Yelp

Published: April 3, 2023 by Josie Green

Burritos are a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine. Although they are a relatively recent invention that likely emerged in Northern Mexico in the 19th century, their exact origins are up for debate. According to one folk account, a street vendor during the Mexican Revolution sold his food wrapped in large tortillas to keep it warm. As he vended from the back of his donkey, locals began calling his signature dish “burrito,” which means “little donkey.”

No matter the origins, these overstuffed portable meals have undoubtedly gained national popularity, as evidenced by the emergence of burrito chains like Chipotle, Qdoba, and Moe’s Southwest Grill. There are also countless independent eateries in every city to grab a convenient burrito lunch.

In recognition of National Burrito Day on April 6, 24/7 Tempo reviewed Yelp’s list of the best places to get a burrito in each state. Yelp identified businesses in the food and restaurants category on the site with a large concentration of reviews mentioning “burrito,” then ranked those spots using several metrics, including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning “burrito.” Data is current as of Feb. 15, 2023.

While many of the best places to get a burrito are Mexican restaurants and taquerias, a few outliers include a theater pub, multiple cafes that serve breakfast and lunch burritos, an Indian fusion grill with offerings like falafel and chicken tikka burritos, and a few Japanese poke restaurants with popular sushi burritos. One outstanding must-have is the cult favorite Cap’N Crunch breaded tilapia burrito at the Cucina Zapata food truck in Philadelphia.

Source: Courtesy of Bear Tooth Theater Pub & Grill via Facebook

Alaska: Bear Tooth Theater Pub
> City: Anchorage
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (476 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Breakfast burrito

Source: Courtesy of Taqueria Juarez via Facebook

Alabama: Taqueria Juarez
> City: Hoover
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (84 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Steak burrito pastor

Source: Courtesy of La Carreta via Facebook

Arkansas: La Carreta
> City: Lowell
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (37 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Beef burrito

Source: Courtesy of Barista Del Barrio via Facebook

Arizona: Barista Del Barrio
> City: Tucson
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (497 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Chorizo burrito

Source: Courtesy of Curbgrill via Yelp

California: Curgrill
> City: Burbank
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (289 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Carne asada burrito

Source: Courtesy of Fung L. via Yelp

Colorado: Taqueria La Familia
> City: Denver
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (426 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Smothered burrito

Source: Courtesy of Christopher D. via Yelp

Connecticut: Tacos El Azteca
> City: Norwalk
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (160 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Spicy pork burrito

Source: Courtesy of Ieesha J. via Yelp

District of Columbia: Ted’s Bulletin
> City:
> Yelp rating: 4 / 5 (2,041 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Breakfast burrito

Source: Courtesy of Desmond H. via Yelp

Delaware: El Diablo Burritos
> City: Wilmington
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (347 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Burrito bowl

Source: Courtesy of Shark Bite Navarre via Facebook

Florida: Shark Bite
> City: Navarre
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (349 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Ghost rider burrito

Source: Courtesy of Poke Burri via Facebook

Georgia: Poke Burri
> City: Atlanta
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (427 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Demogorgon sushi burrito

Source: Courtesy of Terry U. via Yelp

Hawaii: Kenji Burger
> City: Kapaa
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (902 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Japanese burrito

Source: Courtesy of La Regia Taqueria via Yelp

Iowa: La Regia Taqueria
> City: Iowa City
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (443 reviews)
> Popular burrito: California burrito

Source: Courtesy of Pablo's Tacos via Facebook

Idaho: Pablo’s Tacos
> City: Nampa
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (96 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Cali supreme burrito

Source: Courtesy of Ariana G. via Yelp

Illinois: En Hakkore 2.0
> City: Chicago
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (545 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Sushi burrito

Source: Courtesy of Nicole S. via Yelp

Indiana: Burritos & Beer
> City: Fishers
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (179 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Carnitas burrito

Source: Courtesy of Doo-Dah Diner via Facebook

Kansas: Doo-Dah Diner
> City: Wichita
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,062 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Smother breakfast burrito

Source: Courtesy of Con Huevos Louisville via Facebook

Kentucky: Con Huevos
> City: Louisville
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (785 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Burrito de mama

Source: Courtesy of Jimmy J's Cafe via Facebook

Louisiana: Jimmy J’s Cafe
> City: New Orleans
> Yelp rating: 4 / 5 (2,272 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Breakfast burrito

Source: Courtesy of Two Rivers Burrito Co via Facebook

Massachusetts: Two Rivers Burrito
> City: Westfield
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (226 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Beef burrito

Source: Courtesy of Sheila D. via Yelp

Maryland: Water For Chocolate
> City: Baltimore
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (996 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Breakfast burrito

Source: Courtesy of 86 This via Facebook

Maine: 86 This
> City: Ellsworth
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (166 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Boss hog burrito

Source: Courtesy of Jason X. via Yelp

Michigan: Oaxaca Mexican Food
> City: Troy
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (348 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Shredded beef burrito

Source: Courtesy of Phillip N. via Yelp

Minnesota: Brito’s Burritos
> City: Minneapolis
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (58 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Chicken burrito

Source: Courtesy of Scott’s Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29 via Facebook

Missouri: Scott’s Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29
> City: Kansas City
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (586 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Smoky white fish

Source: Courtesy of Burrito Zone & Tamales via Facebook

Mississippi: Burrito Zone & Tamales
> City: Diberville
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (128 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Barbacoa burrito

Source: Courtesy of Danny G. via Yelp

Montana: Rise and Shine Cafe
> City: Bozeman
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (138 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Spicy pig burrito

Source: Courtesy of Sunny Point Cafe via Facebook

North Carolina: Sunny Point Cafe
> City: Asheville
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (2,305 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Breakfast burrito

Source: Courtesy of Gert-Jan W. via Yelp

North Dakota: El Paricutin
> City: Dickinson
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (59 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Wet green burrito

Source: Courtesy of Block 16 via Facebook

Nebraska: Block 16
> City: Omaha
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,158 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Poutine burrito

Source: Courtesy of California Burritos via Facebook

New Hampshire: California Burritos
> City: Nashua
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (497 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Steak burrito

Source: Courtesy of Steph Y. via Yelp

New Jersey: Bollywood Grill
> City: Lake Hiawatha
> Yelp rating: 4 / 5 (331 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Falafel fusion burrito

Source: Courtesy of Ashley P. via Yelp

New Mexico: Palacio Cafe
> City: Santa Fe
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (907 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Veggie burrito

Source: Courtesy of Paul P. via Yelp

Nevada: Carlilos Cocina
> City: Sparks
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (914 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Chile verde burrito

Source: Courtesy of Arieyon W. via Yelp

New York: Taqueria Tixcali
> City: Bronx
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (744 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Spicy pork burrito

Source: Courtesy of Mi Burrito Mexican Grill via Facebook

Ohio: Mi Burrito Mexican Grill
> City: West Chester
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (249 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Shredded beef burrito

Source: Courtesy of Kayla K. via Yelp

Oklahoma: Cafe Kacao
> City: Oklahoma City
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,635 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Breakfast burrito

Source: Courtesy of La Osita PDX via Facebook

Oregon: La Osita
> City: Portland
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (101 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Osita burrito

Source: Courtesy of Cucina Zapata via Facebook

Pennsylvania: Cucina Zapata
> City: Philadelphia
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (260 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Cap’N Crunch tilapia burrito

Source: Courtesy of Condesa Restaurante & Tequila Bar - RI via Facebook

Rhode Island: Condesa Restaurante Mexicano
> City: Smithfield
> Yelp rating: 4 / 5 (264 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Burrito California

Source: Courtesy of Java Burrito Company via Facebook

South Carolina: Java Burrito Company
> City: Hilton Head Island
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (759 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Mahi mahi burrito bowl

Source: Courtesy of Charlie W. via Yelp

South Dakota: Tortilleria Hernandez
> City: Sioux Falls
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (44 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Steak burrito wrap

Source: Courtesy of Paco’s Tacos via Facebook

Tennessee: Paco’s Tacos
> City: Knoxville
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (124 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Vicente burrito

Source: Courtesy of T-Loc’s Sonora Hot Dogs via Facebook

Texas: T-Loc’s Sonora Hot Dogs
> City: Austin
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (526 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Carne asada burrito

Source: Courtesy of Jackson B. via Facebook

Utah: Tacos La Pasadita
> City: Green Giver
> Yelp rating: 5 / 5 (604 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Steak burrito

Source: Courtesy of Dayne P. via Yelp

Virginia: La Mexicana Bakery & Taqueria
> City: Alexandria
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (671 reviews)
> Popular burrito: California brunch burrito

Source: Courtesy of Ranch Camp via Facebook

Vermont: Ranch Camp
> City: Stowe
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (130 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Vermexico burrito

Source: Courtesy of ElFatCat Grill via Facebook

Washington: El Fat Cat Grill
> City: Kennewick
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (322 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Chorbada burrito

Source: Courtesy of 5th and Jefferson Coffee House via Facebook

Wisconsin: 5th and Jefferson Coffee House
> City: Sturgeon Bay
> Yelp rating: 4.5 / 5 (173 reviews)
> Popular burrito: Pulled pork burrito