burrito
🇲🇽 A dish from Mexico
A burrito or burro in Mexico is, historically, a regional name, among others, for what is known as a taco, a tortilla filled with food, in other parts of the country. The term burrito was regional, specifically from Guanajuato, Guerrero, Michoacán, San Luis Potosí, Sonora and Sinaloa, for what is known as a taco in Mexico City and surrounding areas, and codzito in Yucatán and Quintana Roo.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | wheat flour tortilla, beans, rice, meat, cheese, salsa |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | filled and wrapped, sometimes griddled |
| 👅Flavour & style | savory, hearty, mildly spiced, handheld |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | lunch or casual everyday meal |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does burrito come from?
burrito is a dish that originated in Mexico.
What is burrito?
A burrito or burro in Mexico is, historically, a regional name, among others, for what is known as a taco, a tortilla filled with food, in other parts of the country. The term burrito was regional, specifically from Guanajuato, Guerrero, Michoacán, San Luis Potosí, Sonora and Sinaloa, for what is known as a taco in Mexico City and surrounding areas, and codzito in Yucatán and Quintana Roo.