5 to Try: Mission-Style Burritos

Updated: April 04, 2003

From the enormous burrito at Gordito's to a mole version at Agua Verde, check out our picks for no-nonsense, south of the border cuisine in Seattle.

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5 to Try

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Taqueria Guaymas
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    213 Broadway E, Seattle, WA 98102 (map)

    Want a healthy option? The vegetarian burrito is filled with potatoes, carrots, zucchini, spinach, beans and tomatoes and encased in a whole wheat tortilla.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Gorditos Healthy Mexican Food
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    213 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    The burrito grande, so massive that it's made with two flour tortillas, could easily feed a small family and is one of the best bargains in town.

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average El Chupacabra
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    6711 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Huge burritos filled with slow-cooked meats, including juicy, tender carnitas, are the menu item of choice (best washed down with a pint-sized signature margarita).

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mission
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    2325 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 (map)

    Play burrito roulette: A different filling and sauce is offered every day at this sexy West Seattle taqueria.

More Latin Cuisine

  1. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cactus Restaurant
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    4220 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112 (map)

  2. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended El Camino
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    607 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103 (map)

    Fremont hot space where trendy 20s-somethings come for fresh margaritas and tasty Mexican and Latin-inspired dishes.