Mission burrito

Giant wrapped meal

A Mission burrito is a large flour tortilla wrapped around rice, beans, meat, cheese, sour cream, and salsa—distinguished by its size and the inclusion of rice.

Named for San Francisco's Mission District, where the style originated in the 1960s, it became the template for American burrito chains: I'll have a Mission burrito with carnitas and extra guac.

Related

rice · black beans · refried beans · beans · carne asada · carnitas · sour cream · foil-wrapped · tin foil · hefty · stuffed · San Francisco · taqueria · street food · cilantro · cheese · pico de gallo · al pastor

Opposites
food format/construction

Mission burritotaco

Filled, folded flatbread

street taco · tostada · burrito bowl · nachos · enchilada

portion size

Mission burritostreet taco

Small vendor-sold tortilla wrap

tapas · side dish · amuse-bouche

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G