How Every U.S. State Takes Their Burrito! Check Out How Your State Rates!

 Mexican Food Is a  Popular Cuisine in Most States.

There’s nothing quite like the feeling of holding a warm, weighty burrito in your hands as you anticipate the delicious combination of flavors and textures that await you just beyond the aluminum foil.

A perfect burrito is a mouth-watering symphony of flavors and textures that simultaneously satisfies the stomach
and the soul. But not everyone agrees on what ingredients equal burrito perfection. We wanted to spill the (refried)
beans on how American burrito preferences vary from state to state. From proteins to bean and veggie preferences,
we left no tortilla unturned to uncover how residents of every U.S. state take their burritos.

So get ready to sink your teeth into the results and read on to see if your idea of burrito nirvana aligns with your
state’s favorite ingredient combination!

Every State’s Burrito Base

Did you know the word “burrito” means “little donkey” in Spanish? Legend has it that burritos’ portable, hearty nature
and ability to hold hefty ingredient quantities were compared early on to how a donkey carries a heavy load, and the
name stuck! But, as you can see from our map, Americans aren’t exactly on the same page about just what ingredients
should be rolled up in a tortilla and called a burrito, or how spicy said burrito should be.

Fortunately, there’s one thing every state agrees on when it comes to burrito base ingredients: rice definitely isn’t
optional!

Burrito #1 is the national favorite, with 18 states opting for a burrito with chicken, black beans, and rice as base layer ingredients.
–Next, tied at second place and each a favorite combo in eight states comes burrito #6 (ground beef, refried beans, and rice) and burrito #3 (steak, black beans, and rice).

Turns out the least popular burrito base layer combinations are burritos #2 (chicken, refried beans, and rice) and #5 (ground beef, black beans, and rice).

Let’s talk about guac. To pay extra or not to pay extra? That is the question. For the 52% of Americans who agree it’s
worth it, the answer is clear: load it up! And while men might be a bit more indecisive (50/50), guac is always the
go-to for 56% of women.

When it comes to where to order a burrito, 57% of respondents and all but one state chose Chipotle, which
is a great place to grab a quick and sizable burrito. If you’re one of the 65% who expects free chips and salsa
with your order, Chipotle’s got you covered there, too.  (Chipotle has it all when it comes to giving you some sides
like chips and salsa for free!)

Alabama was the lone holdout, with most Alabamians preferring Moe’s Southwest Grill as their go-to spot when they’re craving a savory burrito. But let’s get down to the real debate — queso or no queso? According to our study, most people
like it safely contained within their burrito. As for the 18% who like to drizzle it on top and the 28% who prefer to dip their
burrito in it, we salute you. You’re living your best life!

Sometimes it’s easiest just to make a burrito at home, right? But once you’ve got your ingredients layered in, is the most important part!

But let’s get down to the real debate — queso or no queso?
According to our study, most people like it safely contained within their burrito. As for the 18% who like to drizzle it on top
and the 28% who prefer to dip their burrito in it, we salute you. You’re living your best life!

Sometimes it’s easiest just to make a burrito at home, right? But once you’ve got your ingredients layered in, the most
important part — and some may say the toughest — is rolling that big guy up. How highly would you rate your
burrito-rolling skills? Our study found that the average American sees room for improvement in theirs. Americans
give their burrito-rolling skills 2.5 stars out of 5. It may be a testament to their respect for a tight roll, but on a
scale of 1 to 10, Americans give the skill of rolling a tight burrito a 7 out of 10 on impressive scale! As for the
14% who said they would rather stub their toe than have their perfectly rolled burrito bust open — we’re not sure
we agree, but we certainly see where you’re coming from!

Stevie’s Note: 
I love burritos: whether it’s a breakfast burrito or one that I am building, I want to add meat. Depending on the day,
I don’t mind steak, ground beef, or chicken.  I want cheese,  corn pico de gallo (I love it), guacamole, and
either refried beans with some additional spicy sauce. I also want guac with chips too.
Here’s another twist on burritos: I like breakfast burritos! Those that have a foundation of scrambled eggs in a
tortilla with some cheese, bacon or ham, pico de gallo, and some fried potatoes. At one of my favorite
Mexican take-out places, they have potatoes tacos.. and they are absolutely fabulous!

That’s my thoughts on tacos.  The Shane Co. put this article together. I think it’s exceptionally interesting.
I hope your next burrito is everything you wanted! (And if you want to buy a second burrito, do buy that
burrito. You can have it tomorrow! )
There are 2 places I would recommend to you if you are in So. California .. specifically  in Orange County and/or
borderline of Orange County:
.Avila’s El Ranchito .
This restaurant has stores across Orange County. The service is great, and the food is even better.
Miguel’s Jr 
This walk-in and/or take-out store is really good. There are stores across the Inland Empire, Lake Elsinore,
and Orange County. Miguel’s has an array of options and the food is great.

Hope your next meal is Mexican food!

Happy eating!

Stevie Wilson