Generally, when we run fast good rankings we keep each chain to one entry only, but we’re going to make an exception for Taco Bell because of its insane level of popularity. Taco Bell - Beefy Five Layer Burrito Taco Bell Why are you going to Baja Fresh and spending money on something Taco Bell does better and for cheaper? Don’t go here.įind your nearest Baja Fresh here. You think you’re going to get notes of bright tomato and onion but instead, it’s all texture, which is to say, dry. Baja Fresh’s beans have a great texture, but almost no flavor, and their Spanish rice - which they call “Baja Rice” for some reason - is also devoid of any discernible flavors. But as far as land-roaming proteins are concerned, they’re all lacking in flavor, which is a problem that extends to the beans and the rice. Now admittedly, I’m not a big fish-in-my-burrito fan so I’ve never actually had Baja Fresh’s seafood, so maybe I’m being too hard on this burrito as the fast-casual chain also offers Crispy Wahoo, Grilled Wahoo, and Shrimp. Baja Fresh’s Mexicano burrito allows you to choose your protein but I’m sorry to report that the chicken, carnitas, and steak are all incredibly dry, with the steak easily being the worst option thanks to its gristly texture. There is a fair bit of customization here, which is good. It’s pliable, gummy, and warmed on the flat grill right before they wrap it for you, ensuring all your fillings are nice and warm, which is great, except this burrito doesn’t come with cheese and a burrito without cheese is just sad. The Mexicano Burrito has almost no redeemable qualities aside from the tortilla, which I’ll admit is a cut above a lot of other tortillas on this list. If you’re looking for the blandest Mexican food in the fast food universe, look no further than Baja Fresh.
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And because they all need the help, we’re going to tell you how to make them even better by hacking the menu. So here they are, the best fast food and fast-casual burritos around. When you can’t… well, that’s why you have this ranking. Support these businesses when you can, please. Beans are often slow-cooked (the good ones), over-processed and blended meats are generally ignored in favor of single cuts of juicy protein, the cheese is actually real cheese and not cheese product (looking at you, American cheese on burgers) and the salsa, when good, is known to display a level of craft and care that seems all but absent at the big chains.īefore we get into a ranking of the best burritos offered at the most popular fast food and fast casual restaurants, I’d like to take the opportunity to be “that guy” and remind you that if you want a truly great burrito, you’re more likely to find it at a small local Mexican eatery than you are at a place with a drive-thru.
Point being, the burrito is a beautiful thing and in the vast fast food universe (and neighboring fast-casual and chain restaurant multiverses), it’s probably the least processed meal on any given menu.
It’s a fast and easy flavor bomb and if for some reason we had to choose to only eat burritos, burgers, pizza, or sandwiches for the rest of our lives, we’re choosing burritos in a walk. Hot, sumptuous proteins, fire-roasted veggies, gooey melted cheese, and deep and complex salsa wrapped in a warm flour tortilla that’s bigger than your face? Winner, winner carne asada dinner. Does food get any better than the burrito? No.
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