Best Burritos

Prospect Heights · Brooklyn · $$

Chef Denisse Lina Chavez's beloved spot for soulful Mexican cooking. The burritos lean on house moles and slow-cooked fillings rather than assembly-line speed.

East Harlem · Manhattan · $

A no-frills East Harlem counter famous for its al pastor carved off the spit. The burritos come stuffed and griddled, a longtime favorite of the El Barrio crowd.

Bushwick · Brooklyn · $$

A Venezuelan spot where arepas share the menu with hefty, well-stuffed burritos. Warm, family-run, and a reliable Bushwick stop for South American comfort food.

Sunnyside · Queens · $$

A snug Sunnyside neighborhood favorite turning out homestyle Mexican plates. The burritos are tightly rolled and generous, backed by an enduring local following.

East Village · Manhattan · $

An East Village counter turning out fat, well-balanced burritos and fresh chips. The quiet local answer to the 'where's a good burrito in Manhattan' question.

Greenwich Village · Manhattan · $$

A cozy neighborhood Mexican kitchen named for its signature sauces. Burritos and enchiladas arrive blanketed in house mole, paired with strong margaritas.

Port Morris · The Bronx · $$

A South Bronx taqueria that built a devoted following on hefty burritos and tacos. A welcome sit-down option for proper Mexican cooking in Port Morris.

East Village · Manhattan · $

Bay Area–style burritos done fast and consistent across the city. Not flashy, but a reliable, well-sourced foil-wrapped lunch.

Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village · Manhattan

Chipotle is a Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village spot for burritos.