Knowra Burrito Burrito A burrito is a flour tortilla wrapped around a filling, commonly including beans, rice, meat, or vegetables. It is usually folded closed at one or both ends.
Flour tortilla : A thin, flexible flatbread made from wheat flour, water, fat, and salt. Its pliability makes it suitable for enclosing a substantial filling.
Chihuahua cuisine : The regional food traditions of the Mexican state of Chihuahua. The burrito is commonly associated with northern Mexican cooking, including Chihuahua.
Taco : A tortilla folded or rolled around a filling, usually left open for eating. Tacos are generally open-ended, unlike the enclosed form of a burrito.
Mission burrito : A large San Francisco-style burrito, typically wrapped in foil and filled with rice, beans, meat, and additions. It exemplifies a regional style built around a large flour tortilla and layered fillings.
Refried beans : Cooked beans mashed and fried, commonly seasoned with salt and aromatics. They add flavor and help bind fillings inside the tortilla.
Ciudad Juárez : A Mexican city on the Rio Grande, across the border from El Paso, Texas. One popular account links the burrito’s name and early sale to this border city.
Enchilada : A tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with chili sauce, often baked. Sauce-covered enchiladas are served as a plated dish rather than a handheld wrap.
Breakfast burrito : A burrito filled with breakfast foods such as eggs, potatoes, cheese, or sausage. It repurposes the wrapped format for a portable morning meal.
Mexican rice : Rice cooked with ingredients such as tomato, onion, garlic, and broth in a Mexican style. It is a common starchy filling in many burrito styles.
Guanajuato cuisine : The regional food traditions of Guanajuato, a state in central Mexico. Its smaller, simpler wrapped foods contrast with the large, filled burritos associated with the north.
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