Few things in life are as cherished in America as a scrumptious burrito. When fully intact, it's
impossible to predict its hidden contents. Luckily for you, we've done the hard work of tasting all
the most popular fast food burritos and we've ranked them in order from worst to first.
If you decide to go to Taco Bell, you already know that you can't expect authentic Mexican food.
However, their Beefy 5-Layer Burrito is such a disaster that it will catch you by surprise
even if you have low expectations. It's not only stunningly inauthentic,
it's also completely charm-free.
When you first grab this burrito, you'll notice that it's likely stiffer than any other burrito
you have ever touched. That's because it is made using two tortillas. In an apparent effort to
merge a quesadilla and a burrito, between the two tortillas is a layer of nacho cheese sauce.
That may sound like a decent idea but in reality, it's a failure.
The nacho cheese sauce causes the burrito to have a slimy texture
and the extra tortilla is irredeemably soggy by the time it enters your mouth.
In the middle of the Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, you'll find beef, beans,
shredded cheese, and sour cream. Even if you like the beef and the beans at Taco Bell,
the sliminess of this burrito is so off-putting that you'll regret ordering
this menu item before those flavors even hit your taste buds. To make matters worse,
this burrito is decidedly unhealthy, due to its high calories, saturated fat, and sodium.
"Quietly daydreaming of burrito bowls again?"
Qdoba, a Mexican restaurant chain that first opened its doors in 1995,
is a lot like Chipotle Mexican Grill but with a more comprehensive menu. Some food options on
their menu are genuinely tasty but the Grilled Steak Burrito should be avoided at all costs.
Even if Qdoba starts handing out these burritos for free, you should still decline.
Two issues plague the Grilled Steak Burrito. First of all,
the steak is way too chewy. Unless you're looking for a way to give your jaws an exhausting workout,
the texture of the meat will soon become very annoying. Second of all, the steak also lacks
seasoning. Pick another fast food burrito if you value your sanity and jaw muscles.
Eating authentic barbacoa is a life-changing experience.
That may sound like a hyperbolic statement but take a trip to a real-deal Mexican restaurant
and order barbacoa, which is actually the name of the process in which meat is slowly cooked,
traditionally underground. By the end of your meal, you will wholeheartedly agree that the
super tender meat that's been cooked barbacoa style is unlike anything else you've ever eaten.
At Chipotle Mexican Grill, their barbacoa tastes okay, but it's nothing like the real thing.
According to ABC News, that's because they cook their barbacoa sous vide. If you've never had
authentic barbacoa, you might be impressed with Chipotle's version. But if you've had
true barbacoa that was cooked with steam under the ground, you'll be utterly disappointed.
Chipotle has other really good burrito options on its menu.
Skip the Barbacoa Burrito and pick something better. For example, if you really want a Steak
Burrito, Chipotle's steak is a whole lot better than the chewy stuff Qdoba offers.
Del Taco, which was launched in California in 1964, has a few tasty options on their
burrito menu but you shouldn't even think about ordering their confusingly popular
Epic Loaded Queso Burrito. On paper, this bad boy sounds like it should be a winner that is
sure to satisfy your hunger. It features pico de gallo, cheddar cheese, creamy white cheese,
crinkle-cut fries, and your choice of protein- carne asada, chicken,
or a meatless option created by Beyond Meat- inside of a gigantic, yummy tortilla.
Unfortunately, the Epic Loaded Queso Burrito is ruined by the presence of the
crinkle-cut fries. These fries are literally the worst menu item available at Del Taco.
They're soft, listless, and don't have much flavor at all.
So, why ruin a perfectly good burrito with the fries' unpleasant texture and utter lack of taste?
If you go to Taco Bueno and tell them you want The BOB, they'll hand you a huge burrito. It's
officially called the Big Ol' Burrito and the size of it will instantly catch your attention.
Sadly, while the quantity of ingredients in this burrito is impressive,
the quality is lacking to a degree that it doesn't deserve a real recommendation.
The Big Ol' Burrito has chili sauce, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, sour cream, tomatoes,
lettuce, and your choice of meat. You can get it with chicken, fajita steak, or ground beef,
all of which are fine. However, the expertly seasoned ground beef is the best of the three.
The two major problems with this popular burrito from Taco Bueno are the chili sauce
and the sour cream. The chili sauce is so mild that it almost tastes like ketchup,
while the sour cream isn't sour at all and instead has an oddly milky flavor with no real tang.
Ketchup and milk in a burrito? That's unappetizing, to say the least.
Going to Baja Fresh for a burrito isn't a terrible idea. For starters, they have a wide array of
protein options including chicken, steak, pork, fish, and shrimp. They also have a salsa bar with
scrumptious options that include mango salsa, 6 chiles salsa, baja salsa, and the classic pico de
gallo. If you want their best burrito, pick the Chicken Baja Burrito with pico de gallo.
Their chicken is only white meat and is grilled over a fire, while their pico de gallo is both
flavorful and spicy. The Chicken Baja Burrito also comes with guacamole and Monterey Jack cheese.
So, if we like it so much, why isn't this burrito higher in our ranking?
The tortilla is mostly to blame. Baja Fresh's tortillas are so gummy that they
distract you from what's inside. Moreover, the guacamole at Baja Fresh is inconsistent.
Sometimes it's really good but sometimes it's so gross that you'll be tempted to scrape it all out.
From the restaurant chain that claims to have invented the idea of Taco Tuesday comes the
Super Burrito. This Taco John's creation isn't the best burrito you'll ever eat but it's big,
reasonably tasty, and priced fairly cheaply. For a burrito on the go
that will fill you to the tip-top without denting your budget, it's an okay choice.
There's nothing fancy about the Super Burrito. It comes with seasoned ground beef,
shredded cheese, refried beans, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, sour cream, and hot sauce.
All of the ingredients are of decent quality, although the hot sauce is extremely mild and
the refried beans are often soupy. That said, you won't be disappointed once you start chowing down.
If you've never heard of Taco John's, this chain started in 1968 as a food truck in
Cheyenne, Wyoming. From those humble beginnings in an unlikely location,
they now have over 350 locations across more than 20 states.
"Where can we get a big, delicious burrito?"
"I have no idea."
The best burrito at Taco Bell is the Burrito Supreme.
It's so much better than their Beefy 5-Layer Burrito that it's difficult to believe that
both items are available at the same restaurant. The Burrito Supreme keeps things relatively simple
and the result is something you will be happy about buying.
Inside the tortilla, you will discover seasoned beef, beans,
cheese, sour cream, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, and red sauce. Compared to Taco John's Super Burrito,
the Burrito Supreme has better beans and the sauce is a little bit more flavorful.
When shopping for burritos at Taco Bell,
stick with the Burrito Supreme or one of their highly-ranked breakfast burritos.
All of their other burritos will leave you feeling like you wasted your money.
When you want a ginormous burrito that also tastes really good, head to Freebirds World Burrito.
To say that their burritos are huge would be an understatement.
Their Super Monster Burritos are made with two 14-inch tortillas
and might be big enough to feed an entire family. That said, if you're really,
really hungry, you might be able to polish one off yourself over the course of an hour or two.
The protein options at Freebirds are all great. When it's available,
brisket is the best of the bunch. Otherwise, you can't go wrong with the chicken, steak, or
pork. You can also ask for spicy cayenne tortillas when you're in the mood for some extra heat.
Their habanero salsa is amazingly spicy but also amazingly flavorful.
If the Super Monster Burrito is somehow not big enough,
you can upgrade to Double Super Monster Burrito.
It's one of the most breathtaking giant foods you will ever lay eyes upon, so long as you're hungry.
The Macho Combo Burrito from Del Taco is very similar to Taco Bell's Burrito Supreme
and the Super Burrito from Taco John's but it's unquestionably the best of the three. If you like
your burrito filled with seasoned ground beef, this is the top choice in the fast food world.
Beyond the tasty ground beef, the Macho Combo Burrito also has beans, cheese,
sour cream, red sauce, green sauce, tomatoes, lettuce, and onions. The slow-cooked beans
are spectacular and the combination of sauces will have your taste buds doing somersaults.
Additionally, the freshness of the tomatoes, lettuce, and onions is worthy of applause.
If you are looking to limit your carbs, Del Taco makes it easy to
order your burrito without the tortilla and will serve it to you in a cup instead!
Considering that El Pollo Loco translates to The Crazy Chicken, it's only right to
pick a chicken-powered burrito at this fast food chain. Of all the burrito choices on their menu,
the Chicken Avocado Burrito is the creme de la creme. This thing is staggeringly awesome.
The Chicken Avocado Burrito starts with chopped chicken and pinto beans.
From there, pico de gallo, cilantro dressing, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, slices of avocado,
cabbage, and fresh cilantro are added to this glorious mix. All of this is wrapped
up inside of a delicious 12-inch tortilla that has been gently toasted to add some texture.
Pinpointing your favorite aspect of this burrito will be difficult. The chicken, as is usually the
case at El Pollo Loco, is phenomenal. But the avocado slices are also reliably bursting with
flavor and the cilantro dressing adds the perfect kick to take the burrito to the next level.
Ralph Rubio is one of the most important culinary figures in recent American history,
at least according to some. This native of San Diego, California, is regarded by many as the
person most responsible for the popularity of fish tacos in the United States. After a trip
to the Mexican state of Baja California, he fell so head over heels for fish tacos that he opened
a food stand in San Diego to spread his joy with the rest of the nation. Today, Rubio's
Coastal Grill has more than 150 locations and they're still selling extraordinary fish tacos.
If you love fish tacos, you owe it to yourself to try a fish burrito. At Rubio's,
you can find a Beer-Battered Fish Burrito that takes everything you love about fish tacos and
puts it into the form of a burrito. This majestic meal comes with beer-battered Alaskan pollock,
flavorful guacamole, black beans, cabbage, onions, cilantro, a mild salsa,
and Rubio's famous white sauce. This is the best fast food fish burrito you will find anywhere.
As previously mentioned, the steak at Qdoba is a big-time loser while its menu is often
more expensive than the competition. However, that doesn't mean that you
should avoid Qdoba completely. In fact, their Adobo Chicken Burrito is so fabulous
that it'd still be worth the price tag at double the cost.
The reason why this burrito from Qdoba is so awe-inspiring is the grilled chicken,
made with stupendous adobo seasoning. The combination of spices makes this the best grilled
chicken you'll find inside of a fast food burrito. If you want to enhance the adobo flavor even more,
get it with cilantro lime rice, black beans, chile crema, and citrus lime vinaigrette.
The only thing to keep in mind when ordering the Adobo Chicken Burrito
is that Qdoba doesn't have stellar guacamole.
It's average compared to other fast food guac but still isn't good enough to put on this
burrito. Thus, if you're craving a burrito with guacamole in it, you may want to go elsewhere.
"Welcome to Moe's!"
When it comes to Mexican fast food chains, Moe's Southwest Grill has become impossible to ignore,
even though they've only been around since 2000. Not only are they arguably the top chain of them
all, their Overachiever Taco is the best fast food taco you might ever eat. When it comes to
burritos, the Homewrecker Burrito from Moe's is neck and neck with the top burrito in our ranking.
Don't worry, as this burrito won't actually break up your marriage. However, don't be surprised if
you and your spouse both develop feelings for this legendary Moe's menu item, as every ingredient in
this burrito is loveable. Specifically, the pico de gallo, sour cream, beans,
and rice are all of excellent quality. The burrito also comes with yummy guacamole at no extra cost.
The most difficult decision when it comes to the Homewrecker Burrito is selecting the protein.
The good news is that all of the options — sirloin steak, ground beef, adobo chicken,
white meat chicken, pork, and tofu — will leave you with a grin from ear to ear.
If you want to get your hungry hands on the finest fast food burrito in all the land,
you'll need to head to Chipotle Mexican Grill. That's where you can order a Carnitas Burrito
that you will fantasize about for the rest of your days. The pork carnitas at Chipotle
is by far their best protein — it's even better than their aforementioned steak.
From the seasoning to the tenderness of the meat, it will sufficiently blow your mind.
While you get to pick and choose what you add to your burrito at Chipotle,
the one thing you must add to it is guacamole. Sure, you'll need to pay
extra for it but Chipotle has quite possibly the best fast food guacamole, which pairs perfectly
with the flavor of the pork carnitas. While the guacamole doesn't have tomatoes in it,
it'll still likely become the standard-bearer you judge every other guacamole against.
Once you've finished adding rice, beans, and whatever else you wish to your Chipotle burrito,
it's time to sit back, relax, and take a big bite.
Within seconds, you'll enjoy the ecstasy that is their Carnitas Burrito with guacamole.
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