I’m constantly getting asked, “Where’s your favorite place to grab a burrito to-go?” I understand why — who doesn’t love a breakfast burrito? I’ve always had my go-to taco shops, but I decided it was time to branch out and explore what we’ve got in Colorado Springs and share it with you guys! Now known by some on social media as “burrito girl,” I’ve tried 20-plus handheld breakfast burritos around Colorado Springs — and still counting.
For research purposes, I usually order my go-to (chorizo, potato, egg and cheese) as the constant, but I occasionally switch it up if chorizo isn’t on the menu. The main things I pay attention to? Price, tortilla texture, meat quality, salsa options and potatoes — there is a bigdebate over whether fries should be in a breakfast burrito.
Every time I post a review, I get plenty of opinions from the peanut gallery, so this is not a top list, but more like seven really delicious burritos you’ve got to try. Whether you’re looking for something more traditional, chef-driven or just well-priced, here are a few great options for handheld breakfast burritos in Colorado Springs…