The year is 2025. Flying cars? Debatable. Robot butlers? Still waiting. But one thing is certain: the fast-food burrito landscape has CHANGED. We’ve bravely (and deliciously) traversed the tortilla-wrapped terrain to bring you the ultimate guide: 9 triumphs and 9 tragedies.
Buckle up, buttercup, this ride is saucy.
1. Taco Bell’s Breakfast Crunchwrap Supreme
Morning hunger meets its match with this handheld delight. Crispy hash browns nestled between fluffy eggs, melty cheese, and your choice of bacon or sausage create the perfect portable breakfast.
The structural integrity deserves special praise – no dripping or falling apart while driving to work!
2. Chipotle’s Plant-Powered Protein Burrito
Vegetarians rejoice! Chipotle’s newest plant-based protein option mimics seasoned beef so convincingly that carnivores regularly order it by mistake.
The umami-rich filling pairs perfectly with their signature cilantro-lime rice and fresh guacamole. Sustainability never tasted so good.
3. Qdoba’s Smoky Brisket Burrito
Slow-smoked for 12 hours, this tender brisket brings barbecue flavor to the burrito world. The meat practically melts in your mouth, complemented by smoked gouda queso and chipotle aioli.
A genius fusion of Tex and Mex that deserves all the hype it’s getting on social media food channels.
4. Del Taco’s Grilled Chicken Avocado Burrito
Fresh avocado slices make this burrito a standout. The grilled chicken is consistently tender and well-seasoned, never dry like some competitors’ offerings.
Del Taco’s commitment to using fresh avocados rather than guacamole from a bag elevates this burrito to unexpected heights. Worth every penny of its reasonable price tag.
5. Moe’s Southwest Grill’s Homewrecker
Size matters with this monster burrito! Packed with your choice of protein, seasoned rice, beans, shredded cheese, and pico de gallo, the Homewrecker lives up to its name by destroying hunger.
Free chips and salsa with every order sweetens the deal. Their queso add-on option takes it to another level entirely.
6. Baja Fresh’s Baja Steak Burrito
Flame-grilled steak with that perfect charred flavor makes this burrito worth seeking out. Each bite delivers tender meat, never the chewy mystery beef found at lesser establishments.
Their roasted tomato salsa provides a complex flavor that elevates the entire experience. The freshly made tortillas have a pleasant chewiness you won’t find elsewhere.
7. El Pollo Loco’s Fire-Grilled Chicken Avocado Burrito
Citrus-marinated chicken grilled over an open flame creates unmatched flavor. El Pollo Loco’s signature chicken has always been their strength, and this burrito showcases it perfectly.
The creamy avocado balances the smoky chicken while crisp lettuce and pico de gallo add freshness. Their special avocado salsa adds a zesty kick that completes the package.
8. Freebirds World Burrito’s Monster Burrito
Customization kings Freebirds let you build exactly what you crave. Their Monster size satisfies even the hungriest appetites with four different tortilla options including cayenne and spinach flavors.
The Spanish rice has a distinctive flavor profile that sets it apart from competitors. Their queso is remarkably smooth and creamy, never grainy like some fast-food cheese sauces.
9. Chronic Tacos’ Chronic California Burrito
French fries inside a burrito? Absolutely genius! This SoCal specialty combines carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and crispy fries for a carb-lover’s dream.
The contrast between the crispy fries and tender steak creates textural magic. Their house-made guacamole adds creaminess that brings everything together in perfect harmony.
10. McDonald’s McBurrito Disaster
McDonald’s attempt to enter the burrito market falls embarrassingly flat. The tortilla somehow manages to be both soggy and tough simultaneously, while the filling resembles mystery meat swimming in bland sauce.
Even the cheese doesn’t melt properly, remaining in strange semi-solid chunks. This sad creation should be removed from menus immediately.
11. Burger King’s Breakfast Burrito Blunder
Microwaved eggs should never be the star of any breakfast item. Burger King’s morning burrito features rubbery egg discs, barely-there cheese, and a tortilla that’s simultaneously dry and soggy.
The sausage tastes artificial with an unpleasant aftertaste. Even drowning it in sauce packets can’t save this morning mistake.
12. Wendy’s Fresh-Never-Frozen Failure
Despite Wendy’s quality ingredients in other menu items, their burrito misses the mark entirely. The beef is properly seasoned but swimming in watery sauce that turns the entire thing into a soggy mess.
The tortilla disintegrates halfway through eating, creating a fork-required situation. Fresh ingredients can’t save structural engineering this poor.
13. Arby’s Meat Mountain Burrito Catastrophe
Arby’s tried cramming their famous meat varieties into a tortilla, creating an identity crisis wrapped in flour. The competing flavors of roast beef, turkey, and ham fight each other instead of harmonizing.
Their signature sauces turn the whole thing into a sloppy disaster. Some concepts should remain sandwiches – this is definitely one of them.
14. Subway’s Wrap Revolution Letdown
Subway’s attempt to rebrand wraps as burritos fails spectacularly. The tortillas are paper-thin and tear easily, while the filling-to-wrapper ratio is tragically skewed toward too much tortilla.
Cold ingredients simply piled together don’t make a burrito. The signature Subway bread smell somehow permeates even their tortillas, creating an unsettling sensory experience.
15. KFC’s Colonel’s Chicken Burrito Catastrophe
Fried chicken has no business being stuffed whole into a tortilla. KFC’s attempt features their classic chicken strips barely chopped, creating impossible-to-bite chunks that fall out with each attempt.
The mashed potatoes and gravy inside create a soggy nightmare. Even Colonel Sanders would disapprove of this bizarre creation that ruins both good chicken and tortillas.
16. Panda Express’s Confusion Burrito
Some fusion concepts should remain theoretical. Panda Express’s attempt to wrap orange chicken and fried rice in a tortilla creates a textural nightmare that betrays both Mexican and Chinese culinary traditions.
The sauce soaks through immediately, requiring a fork and multiple napkins. This identity crisis on a plate should be discontinued immediately.
17. Five Guys’ Burger Burrito Mistake
Deconstructed burgers don’t belong in tortillas. Five Guys’ experiment wraps their famous burger ingredients in a flour tortilla, creating a greasy mess that lacks the structural integrity of their excellent burgers.
The tortilla becomes saturated with grease immediately. This concept sacrifices everything that makes their burgers great with no benefits in return.
18. Popeyes’ Cajun Catastrophe
Popeyes’ attempt to capitalize on their chicken sandwich fame with a burrito version falls completely flat. The spicy mayo overwhelms every other flavor, creating a one-note experience that wastes good chicken.
The tortilla can’t contain the filling, leading to a structural collapse after two bites. Some successful items should never be reimagined – this is definitely one of them.