Mexican cuisine has long been a favorite in the US, and tacos are, naturally, one of its most beloved dishes. In fact, Americans reportedly consume a staggering 4.5 billion tacos every year. But as much as we love a good taco, we’re here to spotlight another Mexican staple that deserves equal attention: burritos.
The burrito, meaning “little donkey” in Spanish, likely originated in northern Mexico sometime after Spanish colonization in the 16th century. Over time, it crossed the border and grew in popularity across the US and beyond. Today, burritos are a global favorite, showing up on menus around the world.
Traditional versions often include beef, chicken, or pork, paired with beans, rice, sautéed vegetables like peppers and onions, and toppings such as cheese, salsa, and guacamole. Making a delicious plant-based burrito is easy—just skip the meat and dairy. In these easy freezer-friendly breakfast burritos, for example, black beans, rice, and tofu take center stage.
Don’t feel like cooking? Skip the kitchen altogether and head to one of the many restaurants across the US serving seriously good plant-based burritos.
Must-visit vegan burrito spots in the US
Cena Vegan
1 Cena Vegan
Los Angeles, CA
Cena Vegan is known for serving up delicious plant-based Mexican fare. The must-try? The Big Vegan Burrito, packed with beans, rice, chipotle cashew crema, red onions, guacamole, and your choice of protein. For a seriously meaty bite, go for the carne asada, al pastor, or carnitas.
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El Cocinero
2El Cocinero
Van Nuys, CA
El Cocinero is a must-visit, especially if you’re after a burrito feast. Build your own with fillings like beans, plant-based meat, purple cabbage, and pico de gallo, or go all-in on one of the specials. The Surf and Turf is a standout, loaded with savory vegan beef, shrimp, and melty dairy-free mozzarella.
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Tacotarian
3 Tacotarian
Las Vegas, NV, and San Diego, CA
The clue is in the name, but you can always rely on Tacotarian’s restaurants across Las Vegas and San Diego to deliver delicious tacos. But this popular Mexican spot offers next-level burritos, too. Go for choices like beans, mushroom asada, and Beyond Beef, or try the indulgent Cali Burrito, stuffed with French fries and housemade nacho cheese.
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Jajaja Mexicana
4Jajaja Mexicana
Multiple locations
New York favorite Jajaja Mexicana is a go-to for delicious empanadas, tacos, and hearty, nourishing bowls—but while you’re there, don’t skip one of its signature burritos. Options include the chorizo burrito with Spanish rice and the Heuvo Burrito with vegan eggs and mushrooms.
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Vegos
5Vegos
Albuquerque, NM
Vegos serves up top-notch New Mexican cuisine made with wholesome, plant-based ingredients. The menu features five flavorful burritos, including options like seitan, Cheezy Bean and Rice, and the Sandia, which pairs fried tofu with sweet potatoes.
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Mis Tacones
6 Mis Tacones
Portland, OR
Portland always delivers when it comes to delicious plant-based eats, and Mis Tacones is no exception. Try the house wet burrito with seitan asada, or opt for the crispy, deep-fried La Chimi topped with garlic cashew crema. Whatever you choose, you’re in for a treat.
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El Palote Panaderia
7 El Palote
Dallas, TX
El Palote, the first vegan Mexican restaurant in Dallas, is a go-to for vibrant, flavor-packed plant-based tacos, enchiladas, and, of course, burritos. You can’t go wrong with the classic loaded burrito, but if you’re after something extra, try the Flaurrito—a fully loaded burrito stuffed with three bistec flautas, rice, beans, avocado, tomato, queso, and pickled jalapeños.
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Nissi Vegan
8Nissi Vegan
Austin, TX
At Nissi Vegan, the churro nachos are a must-try dessert—but first, the main event. The Burrito Plate, loaded with refried beans and your choice of vegan protein, is one of the standout dishes on the menu.
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Tacos Veganos
9 Tacos Veganos
Phoenix and Avondale, AZ
Don’t let the name fool you, as this popular Arizona eatery serves more than just tacos. Its Arizona Burrito is a customer favorite, packed with vegan meat, French fries, rice, nacho cheese, guacamole, sour cream, onions, and cilantro.
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Gracias Madre
10 Gracias Madre
West Hollywood, CA
At Gracias Madre, the burrito is more than a menu item—it’s a moment. This elevated take on a plant-based classic wraps organic, locally sourced ingredients in a warm, housemade tortilla, then layers on the flavor with grilled portabello and maitake mushrooms, jalapeños, chipotle aioli, and habanero salsa.
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Happy Cow
11 Taquería La Venganza
Oakland, CA
Taqueria La Venganza serves gargantuan two-pound burritos that are messy in the best way, stuffed to the brim with housemade plant-based meats like vegan pollo, mushroom carnitas, or beet chorizo. Add creamy beans, rice, and salsa, and you’ve got a handheld meal that hits every nostalgic note of classic taqueria fare.
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Next Level Veggie Grill
12Next Level Veggie Grill
Multiple locations
Popular fast-casual chain Next Level Veggie Grill has a packed menu, from Homestyle Crispy Chik’n to juicy cheeseburgers to towering salads—but next time you visit, don’t overlook the burrito section. The chain offers four options: The Loaded Burrito with Tex-Mex beefy crumbles, the Steak Asada Burrito, the Crispy Baja Burrito with vegan fish, and the Queso Chik’n Burrito. Honestly, it’s hard to choose just one.
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The Moody Vegan
13 The Moody Vegan
Los Angeles, CA
In 2020, The Moody Vegan opened its doors and has been going strong ever since. While the menu is packed with mouthwatering plant-based options, it’s the Breakfast Burrito that has our hearts (and stomachs). It’s loaded with vegan egg, American cheese, sausage, potatoes, avocado, pico de gallo, and a house chipotle sauce. And if that’s not enough, you can add extra plant-based bacon on top.
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Borreguitas
14Borreguitas
Pomona, CA
Borreguitas is the place to go for vegan Mexican fare in Pomona. The menu features three burrito options, including a tasty breakfast burrito, a bean burrito, and a wet burrito. The latter two are part of the Antojitos menu—perfect for pairing with street tacos and maybe even some loaded nachos.
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Chicana Vegana
15 Chicana Vegana
Fullerton, CA
Chicana Vegana serves up a packed Mex-Cali menu with plenty of crave-worthy options. Highlights include the Cali-Bae Rito with seasoned fries and fresh guacamole, and the El Burrito Mojado—a wet burrito smothered in housemade red sauce and plenty of vegan shredded cheese.
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Madrina Vegana
16 Madrina Vegana
New York, NY
Some of the best Mexican food in the US is often found in border states like California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas—but New York holds its own. Case in point: Madrina Vegana, where the Madrina’s Supreme Burrito is packed with soy crumbles, refried beans, rice, cilantro, onions, salsa, guacamole, and cilantro crema.
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Vegan-friendly restaurants with standout burritos
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17Turmerico
Tucson, AZ
This vegetarian Tucson gem is run by James Beard Best Chef semifinalist Wendy Garcia. On the menu, you’ll find standouts like the Al Pastor burrito, loaded with vegan carnitas and spicy adobo chipotle sauce, as well as the Turmerico Burrito with garlic cilantro.
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Tu Madre
18Tu Madre
Los Angeles, CA
Another popular Mexican spot in Los Angeles is Tu Madre, which has six locations across the county, all of which offer a vegan menu. Mouthwatering plant-based burrito choices include the fusion VKBBQ, which features housemade mushroom bulgogi, the eggplant soyrizo with crispy kale, and the fried avocado with avocado tempura.
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Mad Mex
19Mad Mex
Multiple locations
This Pennsylvania-based Mexican chain has been a firm favorite in the state since the 1990s. Head to one of its nine locations across Pittsburgh, Monroeville, Erie, Cranberry Township, and Canonsburg to try one of its huge burritos with organic crispy tofu or portabello mushrooms.
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Son Del North
20Son Del North
New York, NY
Yet more proof that New York has some excellent vegan Mexican food can be found at Sol Del North. Check out the vegan Cauliflower Chorizo con Papas burrito, which is packed with vegan chorizo, roasted poblano peppers, and salsa verde.
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Charlotte is a VegNews editor and writer based in sunny Southsea on England's southern coast.
