5 to Try: Mission-Style Burritos

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.

Updated: April 04, 2003

5 to Try


Taqueria Guaymas

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.


Gorditos

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.


El Chupacabra

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).


Mission

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


Cactus Restaurant

4220 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112 (map)


El Camino

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.