So I stuck to those big five since they all fit the definition of fast food.
All the ingredients that come together in a burrito?
They’re held in place by the tortilla, cradled by it, lovingly encased in the floury goodness.
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I dare say the tortilla is even more important to a burrito than the protein.
But now that we’re talking protein, let’s get down to the filling.
Yes, protein has a huge impact on burrito flavor and quality.
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Finally, I do take the price and the size of the burrito on offer into consideration.
If the burrito is small but cheap, it evens out.
Expensive but also larger?
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Now that the rules are in place, let the rankings begin.
It’s a medium-sized option that was full, but not overstuffed.
The taste:Taco Bell is known for great beans, and they add a ton of flavor.
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Again, this burrito was the sole contender that came standard with the refried option.
Overall, the ingredient mix was well balanced and everything blended together taste-wise.
Taco Bell has good solid flour tortillas, but they’re just not as pliant as others.
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For that reason it came in last.
Cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, secret sauce, and diced tomatoes round it out.
It’s thinner, opaque, and chewier.
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Clearly, it was also heated up before assembly.
Notably, the fold is way less tight, unfurling on both sides.
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This one cost me $10.20.
One thing Chipotle gets right is a generous portion of cheese, which feels correctly proportioned.
This one also has rice, which the first two did not.
you’re free to get either whole pinto beans or whole black beans.
While both are great options, I’ve always preferred the black.
Pressed hot for every order!
It practically reinvented the industry standard there.
A whole lot to love in this option, but it wasn’t the best one.
If you follow that practice, the nutritional impact is on par with the other options on this list.
If you don’t, then it’s much higher in calories and sodium.
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I probably will more frequently after this assignment!
It is medium-sized and costs $7.71.
Someone who cares clearly put this burrito together carefully.
There’s also a lot of cheese that’s nicely melted, which wasn’t the case for Chipotle.
Once you get a taste of the flame-grilled chicken, though, the other ingredients fade from view.
It’s such excellent chicken!
My only critique here is it could use a little more spice and a slightly warmer tortilla.
It’s also a little bit like El Pollo Loco in that there’s complimentary salsa with every order.
It was the most expensive in this entire survey by far at $14.32.
The size was another great element, this burrito is almost as big as my forearm!
They were actually one of the best parts, keeping their shape but still soft and a little garlicky.
They mixed great with the fresh diced onions and grilled, shredded chicken.
The contrast made for a better experience than some of the juicier meat in other burritos.
This version is stewed with tomatoes, tomato pureee, red onion, salt, and garlicit was epic.
The standout flavors of this burrito are the main ingredients, the rice, the beans, and chicken.
In fact, by the end of the burrito, I didn’t miss the cheese at all.
The fact that it tastes better, too?
Well, that’s just gravyor, in this case, extra salsa.
