breakfast burrito

A breakfast burrito is a food item originating from Mexican and American cuisine. It consists of a flour tortilla wrapped around a filling that typically includes eggs, cheese, beans, and often potatoes, salsa, and a meat like bacon or chorizo.1

The name "burrito" is a diminutive of the Spanish word "burro," meaning "little donkey." One theory suggests the name comes from the resemblance of the wrapped tortilla to bedrolls carried by donkeys. Another legend attributes the name to a vendor during the Mexican Revolution who used a donkey to transport his food, with people seeking his offerings referring to them as coming from the "burrito".2

While burritos can contain a wide variety of ingredients, the breakfast version is known for its substantial filling, often providing multiple meals' worth of calories.1