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Celerity

(53,842 posts) Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:35 PM 13 hrs ago

The Real Way Burritos Are Made in Mexico

Here's a cold hard fact: Mexican burritos are nothing like the ones from Chipotle or Taco Bell here in the USA. Today, with the almighty Chef Jonathan Zaragoza, we’re diving into 5 popular, regional burritos from Mexico—making them, tasting them, and crowning our favorites. Strap on your burrito bib as we unearth the real story behind the burrito.

TIMESTAMPS…
(0:00) Intro
(0:52) Flour Tortillas
(4:42) Bean & Cheese Burrito
(7:03) Northern Burrito
(9:55) Sonoran Burrito
(12:57) Dried Beef Burrito
(14:45) Pork Stew Burrito
(16:54) Taste Test
(22:07) Our Favorites
(23:31) Thanks for Watching!

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The Real Way Burritos Are Made in Mexico (Original Post) Celerity 13 hrs ago OP

Thank you Celerity for sharing the recipes❤️ debm55 13 hrs ago #1

Show me where flour tortillas are authentic. efhmc 13 hrs ago #2

It fully explains it in the video. These burritos come from the northern part of Mexico, where wheat is grown a lot. Celerity 13 hrs ago #4

masa Kali 10 hrs ago #7

How are burros made in Mexico? Wolf Frankula 13 hrs ago #3

Thanks, that was a good view Bristlecone 10 hrs ago #5

YW Celerity 10 hrs ago #6

debm55

(56,690 posts)

1. Thank you Celerity for sharing the recipes❤️

Reply to Celerity (Original post)

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:45 PM

13 hrs ago

efhmc

(16,155 posts)

2. Show me where flour tortillas are authentic.

Reply to Celerity (Original post)

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:48 PM

13 hrs ago

Mesa is the original basis for tortillas and are much healthier than flour.

Celerity

(53,842 posts)

4. It fully explains it in the video. These burritos come from the northern part of Mexico, where wheat is grown a lot.

Reply to efhmc (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 06:54 PM

13 hrs ago

Kali

(56,671 posts)

7. masa

Reply to efhmc (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 10:14 PM

10 hrs ago

Northern Mexico, especially Sonora, grows a lot of wheat. Corn tortillas are indeed healthier (unless you fry them) but they don't hold up to the amount of material that goes in to burros/burritos. I love them both.