burrito
noun
bur·ri·to
bə-ˈrē-(ˌ)tō 
plural burritos
: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)
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The burrito is then grilled with an external layer of cheese, adding to the flavor.
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The new Frank’s RedHot Diablo sauce features Frank’s classic Buffalo flavor, adding it to tacos, burritos, strips and Nacho Fries.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
According to Taco Bell, these five items are available alongside existing menu items like the cheesy roll up, spicy potato soft taco, cheesy bean and rice burrito, three-cheese chicken flatbread and the cheesy double beef burrito.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
The Pupusa Central also offers a variety of traditional Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
The new Frank’s RedHot Diablo sauce features Frank’s classic Buffalo flavor, adding it to tacos, burritos, strips and Nacho Fries.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
According to Taco Bell, these five items are available alongside existing menu items like the cheesy roll up, spicy potato soft taco, cheesy bean and rice burrito, three-cheese chicken flatbread and the cheesy double beef burrito.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
The Pupusa Central also offers a variety of traditional Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Burrito.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burrito. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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burrito
noun
bur·ri·to
bə-ˈrēt-ō
plural burritos
: a flour tortilla rolled or folded around a filling (as of meat, beans, and cheese)
Etymology
American Spanish burrito "baked stuffed tortilla," from Spanish burrito, literally, "little donkey"
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