Burrito Express – Mexican
The morning air at Burrito Express hums with the savory aroma of sizzling chorizo and flour tortillas crisping on the griddle, welcoming guests into a space defined by hearty, unpretentious comfort. From the satisfying crunch of a golden breakfast chimichanga to the rich, saucy layers of traditional chilaquiles, every hand-rolled creation delivers a soul-warming explosion of melted cheese and perfectly seasoned eggs.
1597 East Washington Boulevard, 91104 https://burritoexpresspasadena.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Burrito Express
Dairy-Free at Burrito Express
Burrito Express in Pasadena has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Burrito Express
Burrito Express in Pasadena has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Burrito Express
Burrito Express in Pasadena has 18 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips, Hash Browns and The JVC Burrito. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Burrito Express
Burrito Express in Pasadena has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cheese Enchiladas with Onions. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Burrito Express
Burrito Express in Pasadena has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cheese Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Burrito Express
Burrito Express in Pasadena has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cheese Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Burrito Express
Burrito Express in Pasadena has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries and No. 5 Chicken Enchiladas Plate. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Burrito Express
Burrito Express in Pasadena has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bottle Soda, French Fries and Rice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Burrito Express
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Ross Perot Burrito | 61.4 g | 58.9 g |
| Asada Fries | 56.6 g | 51 g |
| The Pasadena Burrito | 74 g | 42.6 g |
| Chorizo & Egg & Beans & Cheese Burrito | 14.2 g | 39.1 g |
| The JVC Burrito | 65.7 g | 35.9 g |
| Combo Burrito | 28.7 g | 35.6 g |
| Chicken Enchiladas | 30.3 g | 29.1 g |
| Eggs, Hash Browns, Bacon Plate | 80.4 g | 26.3 g |
| Torta | 38.7 g | 26.2 g |
| Chicken, Pork or Asada Tostada | 50.1 g | 25 g |
| Standard Breakfast Burrito | 22.1 g | 23.5 g |
| Beef Tostada | 28.9 g | 23 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its flavorful main courses and consistently well-prepared dishes, Burrito is a top choice for special occasions where guests love the intimate and cozy setting. Reviewers highlight the efficient and attentive service that makes every visit seamless, with loyal diners praising the reliable quality that keeps them returning for more.
Menu
Breakfast Burritos
Available 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Standard Breakfast Burrito - $10.03: Eggs, Hash Browns, Bacon, Cheese Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Chimichanga - $9.03: Egg, Hash Browns, Bacon & Cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla & deep fried Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Eggs, Bean & Cheese Burrito - $8.36: Eggs, Bean & Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggs, Bean and Cheese with Meat - $9.35: Eggs, Bean and Cheese with Meat Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- All Chorizo & Egg w/Cheese - $9.77: Chorizo, Egg, Cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast Plates
Served with Rice, Beans and Chips. Available 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- Eggs & Meat Plate - $10.7: Rice, Beans and Chips, Eggs, Meat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilaquiles and Eggs - $10.96: Rice, Beans and Chips, Chilaquiles, Eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $10.96: Rice, Beans and Chips, Eggs, Salsa Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Eggs, Hash Browns, Bacon Plate - $10.65: Rice, Beans and Chips, Eggs, Hash Browns, Bacon Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Burritos
- Bean and Cheese Burrito - $7: Beans, Cheese Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
- Beans Only Burrito - $7: Beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- BRC Burrito - $7.79: Beans, rice, and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Combo Burrito - $8.87: Meat, beans & cheese. Choice of chicken, pork, asada, or beef Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- The JVC Burrito - $9.14: Rice, Beans, Cheese, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Lettuce, Tomato, Double Wrapped Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- The Pasadena Burrito - $11.22: Carne Asada, Beans, French Fries, Cheese, Guacamole, Onions, Cilantro, and Tomatoes Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- All Meat & Cheese Burrito - $9.82: Chicken, pork, asada or beef and cheese
- Ito Burrito - $8.62: Extra Rice, Little Beans, Sour Cream, Guacamole and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ross Perot Burrito - $10.44: Beef, Pork AND Chicken, Beans, Rice, Cheese, Sour Cream & Guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Chimichanga - $7.53: Deep Fried Burrito - Meat and Cheese only Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Chorizo & Egg & Beans & Cheese Burrito - $9.35: Chorizo, Egg, Beans, Cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Enchiladas a La Carte
2 Enchiladas served with salad
- Cheese Enchiladas with Onions - $6.91: 2 Enchiladas with Onions and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Chicken Enchiladas - $7.32: 2 Chicken Enchiladas and salad
- Beef Enchiladas - $7.58: 2 Beef Enchiladas and salad
Dinner Plates
Served with Rice, Beans and Chips
- No. 1 Chicken or Beef Tacos Plate - $11.95: 2 Tacos, Rice, Beans and Chips
- No. 2 Asada or Pork Tacos Plate - $11.95: 2 Soft Tacos, Rice, Beans and Chips
- No. 3 Cheese Enchiladas Plate - $11.84: 2 Cheese Enchiladas with onions, Rice, Beans and Chips
- No. 4 Beef Enchiladas Plate - $12.78: 2 Beef Enchiladas, Rice, Beans and Chips
- No. 5 Chicken Enchiladas Plate - $12.36: 2 Chicken Enchiladas, Rice, Beans and Chips
- No. 6 Chimichanga Plate - $12.36: Deep Fried Burrito (Meat and Cheese), Spicy or Mild Sauce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Rice, Beans and Chips
- No. 7 Burrito Dinner Plate - $12.78: Meat, Beans and Cheese Burrito with Sauce and Cheese, Rice, Beans and Chips
- No. 8 Taquitos Dinner Plate - $12.36: 4 Taquitos topped with Guacamole and Cheese, Rice, Beans and Chips
Tacos
- Smash Burger Taco - $5.14: Beef Smash Burger Patty, Flour Tortilla, Jack Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes and 1k sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Chicken Taco - $2.65: Lettuce, Tomatoes & Cheese Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Beef Taco - $2.85: Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Pork or Asada Taco - $2.65: Cilantro, onions, and spicy sauce. Soft shell
- Veggie Taco - $2.55: Beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Tostadas and Tortas
- Bean & Cheese Tostada - $5.92: Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Cheese
- Chicken, Pork or Asada Tostada - $6.81: Meat, Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Beef Tostada - $7.17: Beef, Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Torta - $9.92: Chicken, Pork, Asada or Beef, Beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber
Side Orders
- French Fries - $4.68 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Cheese Fries - $6.49 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Asada Fries - $7.32: Asada, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Nachos - $5.92: Cheese and guacamole Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Nachos Deluxe - $10.75: Meat, beans, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and tomatoes Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Taquitos - $4.62: 2 Taquitos topped with Guacamole and Cheese
- Quesadilla - $5.15: Cheese only Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Quesadilla Deluxe - $8.47: Meat and cheese, guac and sour cream on side Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Rice - $4: 8 oz Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Beans - $4: Topped with Cheese - 8oz Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- 1/2 Beans 1/2 Rice cup - $4: Cheese on Beans - 8oz Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Cookies - $2.35 Dietary tags: Halal, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Chips - $1.65 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Guacamole - $1.98: 3.25oz or 8oz Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Soy Free
- Sour Cream - $1.82: 3.25oz or 8oz
- Sauces - $3: 8 oz Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Soy Free
- Hash Browns - $2.86 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Bacon - $3.58: 3 pieces Dietary tags: Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Beverages
- Fountain Drinks - $2.75: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Fruit Punch, Dr Pepper, Root Beer, Raspberry Brisk, Mountain Dew, Horchata, Orange Bang, Pink Lemonade, Jamaica, Pina Colada Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bottle Soda - $3.65: Mexican Coke, Tamarind Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Juice - $2.45: Orange Juice, Apple Juice
Frequently Asked Questions about Burrito Express
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Burrito Express.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports numerous diets including keto, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, paleo, and high-protein, featuring dishes like guacamole, bacon, and hash browns.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Burrito Express is currently operational, with its website located at https://burritoexpresspasadena.com/ and a budget-friendly menu available for guests.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no specific concerns, instead highlighting flavorful main courses, well-prepared dishes, efficient service, and an intimate, cozy setting.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly Mexican comfort food in a cozy setting will enjoy the flavorful breakfast burritos and attentive service.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Burrito Express offers an intimate, cozy, and unpretentious setting focused on hearty comfort and efficient service for casual dining.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features over 15 breakfast and lunch burritos alongside diverse options catering to 32 different dietary preferences and tags.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Menu options include guacamole (vegan, keto, low-carb, gluten-free), hash browns (vegan, gluten-free), chips (vegan, gluten-free), and bacon (keto, low-carb, gluten-free).
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly Mexican restaurant stands out for its reliable quality, efficient service, and extensive diet-specific options compared to other establishments.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) Mexican restaurant offers unpretentious comfort and a cozy, intimate setting suitable for casual dining and special occasions.
- Is Burrito Express dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Burrito Express has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries.
- What can I eat at Burrito Express on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Burrito Express have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Bottle Soda and French Fries.
- Is Burrito Express gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Burrito Express?
- Ross Perot Burrito, at roughly 58.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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