burrito
noun
bur·ri·to
bə-ˈrē-(ˌ)tō 
plural burritos
: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)
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The restaurant, which had its first food license inspection in late 2018, serves Mexican fare like burritos, fajitas and margaritas.
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
Stop by in the morning for pastries, breakfast burritos, and lattes, and again in the afternoon for barbecue and craft brews.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
Breakfast is a mix of classic and Southwestern offerings, and includes a canyon burrito, huevos rancheros, avocado toast, and sourdough French toast.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s menu features customizable burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, salads and tacos.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
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Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2025
Stop by in the morning for pastries, breakfast burritos, and lattes, and again in the afternoon for barbecue and craft brews.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
Breakfast is a mix of classic and Southwestern offerings, and includes a canyon burrito, huevos rancheros, avocado toast, and sourdough French toast.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2025
Chipotle Mexican Grill’s menu features customizable burritos, burrito bowls, quesadillas, salads and tacos.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
updated July 18, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2025
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“Burrito.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burrito. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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burrito
noun
bur·ri·to
bə-ˈrēt-ō
plural burritos
: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)
Etymology
American Spanish burrito "baked stuffed tortilla," from Spanish burrito, literally, "little donkey"
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