The Best Burrito In Birmingham

BIRMINGHAM, AL - While it might not be the most well-known commemorative day, Friday, April 6 is National Burrito Day. Mexican cuisine is among the most popular in the United States, although the Southwest U.S. has its own version of Mexican food, which includes variations of traditional Mexican fare.

The burrito, according to legend, was identified as a regional item from the Mexican state of Guanajuato in the 1895 Diccionario de Mexicanismos, but it is largely considered an American creation. While the dish is traditional to some areas in the north part of Mexico, in the south of Mexico it exists almost exclusively for tourists.

The word actually means "little donkey," and there is some confusion over why the dish took the name. Some think it is because they were originally sold out of donkey carts, and others have said it is because the shape of a burrito looks like the rolled packs often carried by donkeys.

Birmingham certainly has enough restaurants that serve burritos, but if you want to celebrate National Burrito Day Friday, where is the best in Birmingham? Patch looked at a variety of online lists for the best burrito in Birmingham, and while some entries may come as no surprise, there were some diamonds in the rough that popped up on more lists than you may think.

1. Wasabi Juan's - 4120 3rd Ave S, Avondale
2. Taqueria Juarez - 1459 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills
3. El Barrio - 2211 2nd Ave N, Downtown
4. University Tacos & Burritos - 2009 University Blvd, UAB
5. Gordo's - 433 Valley Ave, Homewood
6. Taqueria Mexico - 3724 Lorna Rd, Hoover
7. Rojo - 2921 Highland Ave S, Highland Park
8. Taqueria Tafoya - 9917 Parkway East B, Center Point
9. Taco Mama - 63 Church Street, Mountain Brook
10. Los Angeles Burrito - 614 Kent Dairy Rd, Alabaster

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