Best Burritos Restaurants in Brooklyn Heights & Downtown Brooklyn (11201)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Purepecha Mexican Restaurant
Modern Mexican spot where composed burrito plates feel like full dinners.
Notable Picks
8.7
Purepecha treats burritos as chef-driven plates, loading flour tortillas with layered fillings like Brooklyn and Atlantico burritos rather than simple rice-and-beans wraps. Guests lean on it for sit-down Mexican dinners where the burrito can share the table with mezcal cocktails, tacos, and plated mains.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brooklyn Burrito, Atlantico Burrito, Vegan Burrito
What makes it special: Modern Mexican spot where composed burrito plates feel like full dinners.
8.5
Xochitl Taqueria is a neighborhood favorite where hefty Mission-style burritos share space with tacos, brunch plates, and strong margaritas. Regulars come for flour-tortilla burritos stuffed with guacamole, rice, beans, and grilled meats, plus specialty options like the Franklyn and Off the Hook burritos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Franklyn Burrito, Xochitl Special Off the Hook Burrito, Breakfast Burrito Brunch
What makes it special: Lively taqueria with big, customizable burritos and strong margaritas.
8.2
The Court Street outpost of Dos Toros brings Mission-style burritos to Brooklyn Heights with steamed tortillas, melted cheese, and tight, well-wrapped builds. Office workers and commuters rely on it for fast lines, consistent fillings, and predictable burrito bowls when they want something quick but satisfying.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Burrito, Steak Burrito, Veggie Burrito
What makes it special: Mission-style burritos with tight wraps and consistent fillings.
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Fatty Daddy Taco is a small Smith Street shop turning out hefty burritos, tacos and tortas that skew more comforting than purist. Portions are large, the menu is broad and takeout and delivery are as central as the handful of counter seats. It’s the neighborhood move when you want an overstuffed burrito or taco combo that still comes in under a typical sit-down dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled chicken asada burrito, Fish tacos, Steak torta
What makes it special: Big, crowd-pleasing burritos and tacos built for delivery.
Worthy Picks
Operating out of Gold Street Market, Bedhead focuses almost entirely on breakfast burritos and bowls, loading them with eggs, potatoes, cheese, and hearty add-ons. It’s a delivery-first operation that serves Downtown residents and students who want something more substantial than a bagel in the morning.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Wake n' Bake Burrito, The Hangover Burrito, Classic Breakfast Burrito
What makes it special: Delivery-forward breakfast burritos built specifically for morning cravings.
7.6
Nature Deli is a busy Livingston Street bodega where burritos share menu space with breakfast platters, sandwiches, and smoothies. The burritos lean generous and straightforward, making it a practical choice when you want something hot, filling, and inexpensive without leaving Downtown Brooklyn’s core.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Chipotle Burrito, Steak Burrito, Veggie Burrito
What makes it special: Bodega-style burritos available long hours alongside deli staples.