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 burritos are among the most gigantic grab-and-go meals at Buc-ee’s, wrapped in a pleasantly chewy flour tortilla.
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Drew Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Guests at this historic spot can enjoy empanadas, fajitas (served on a sizzling skillet for dramatic effect), enchiladas, salads, tacos, burritos and more.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 25 Apr. 2024
Dumplings, seafood and curry now on board at Monarch Market, Charlotte’s newest food hall.]
Rolled AF offers taquitos, burritos and quesadillas.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill, known for its customizable burritos, burrito bowls, and tacos, opened earlier this month at 630 Woodward Ave., in the First National Building and next to Shake Shack.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
The online menu's concessions boast Polish sausage sandwiches and burritos that rest on nachos, among other mouth-watering items.
—The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
Other versions of the burrito made with chicken, pork or without meat go for $10.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Another tester, who prefers the inside-out technique, could see the benefits of the burrito roll.
—Justin Scuiletti, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
The restaurant sells burritos, tacos, burgers and sandwiches.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
Drew Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2024
Guests at this historic spot can enjoy empanadas, fajitas (served on a sizzling skillet for dramatic effect), enchiladas, salads, tacos, burritos and more.
—Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 25 Apr. 2024
Dumplings, seafood and curry now on board at Monarch Market, Charlotte’s newest food hall.]
Rolled AF offers taquitos, burritos and quesadillas.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2024
Chipotle Mexican Grill, known for its customizable burritos, burrito bowls, and tacos, opened earlier this month at 630 Woodward Ave., in the First National Building and next to Shake Shack.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Apr. 2024
The online menu's concessions boast Polish sausage sandwiches and burritos that rest on nachos, among other mouth-watering items.
—The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024
Other versions of the burrito made with chicken, pork or without meat go for $10.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
Another tester, who prefers the inside-out technique, could see the benefits of the burrito roll.
—Justin Scuiletti, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
The restaurant sells burritos, tacos, burgers and sandwiches.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
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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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