Guide to the best burritos in London

Some of London's tastiest burritos can be found at award-winning restaurant Brorittos. This South London spot was named London's best Mexican restaurant in 2023. It's a modern and vibrant venue that began as a pop-up during lockdown. Birria burritos and tacos are a big hit here but a variety of other burritos, including vegan choices, mini portions for kids, and the option to create your ideal burrito full of tasty ingredients.

Luardos has made a name for itself on London's burrito scene, specialising in hefty stuffed burritos, like the Monterey Jack cheese with rice, black beans, chorizo, fried egg, rancheros sauce, coriander, Pico de Gallo, guacamole and sour cream. They also serve other Mexican favourites, like tacos and breakfast burritos with plenty of veggie options. They function out of a van, so it's best to check their socials to find out when and where they'll be; you'll usually find them at one of the local street food markets.

This vibrant Mexican restaurant serves casual Mexi-fare from inside its bright turquoise space. It's a counter-serve situation, so you can pick and mix exactly what you want inside your burrito. Their menu is simple and modern, chock full of favourites, including the humble burrito with beef, pork, chicken or veggie. It's all best washed down with a classic Mexican beer.

This trendy Peckham spot is the ultimate South London spot to get your Mexican food fix. You'll find all of the classics here, like quesadillas loaded with cheese and mouthwatering burritos that you'll have a hard time finishing in one go. They also sell Mexican produce and ingredients so you can make your favourite dishes at home.

Club Mexican has a reputation for serving delicious vegan Mexican street food. Though the menu is simple, it packs a punch and is chock full of options like BBQ jackfruit and vegan chicken. Round off your meal with a natural wine or lagerita - a beer with a frozen margarita topping.

You probably wouldn't expect a big franchise to be on a guide to the best burritos in London, but we'll make an exception for Wahaca. This colourful Mexican restaurant serves an extensive menu with plenty of choices, including burritos, like the free-range pork pibil with pink pickled onions and the sweet potato with tomatillo salsa. They also have separate kids, vegan and gluten-free menus.

Tortilla is another chain of quick and easy Mexican restaurants serving colourful dishes in a casual, laid-back setting. You'll find all the favourites, like tacos and quesadillas, as well as a range of burritos made with a toasted flour tortilla packed with your choice of rice, beans, protein and freshly-made salsa.

DF Tacos is always there when you need a quick Mexican fix. They have serval restaurants dotted around the city, where they serve a range of tasty dishes, like tacos and burritos stuffed with an assortment of fillings, like juicy shredded beef with ancho chilli, pickled cucumber and tomatillo salsa, and ancho mushrooms with habanero salsa and house pickles.