Best Burritos Restaurants in Loop
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Broken English Taco Pub
A taco-and-cocktail format that runs like an after-work machine.
Notable Picks
8.3
A high-energy taco pub that’s built for groups and after-work momentum—loud room, fast-moving drinks, and a menu designed for mixing tacos with shareables. The move is to start with queso and keep the taco order focused (two styles max) so the table doesn’t turn into a pile of overlap.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chips & chipotle queso, Al pastor tacos, Carne asada tacos
What makes it special: A taco-and-cocktail format that runs like an after-work machine.
Worthy Picks
#2
La Cocina
7.9
La Cocina at Wells and Washington is a family-owned Loop staple serving tacos, tortas, breakfast plates, and combo dinners in a small, no-frills room under the El. Commuters and office regulars rely on it for affordable taco dinners, chilaquiles, and tamales that land hot and fast during busy lunch hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
La Cocina Super Taco, Taco Dinner with steak or al pastor, Chilaquiles with red or green salsa
What makes it special: Long-running, family-run Mexican counter where inexpensive taco plates and chilaquiles fuel Loop workers.
A morning-to-midday Mexican café that’s chilaquiles-first, with a menu built for repeat breakfast and lunch rhythms rather than big-night dining. It shines when you lean into the house strengths—one chilaquiles plate, one coffee, and you’re done before the order gets too ambitious.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles verdes, Birriaquiles, Cafe de olla
What makes it special: A chilaquiles-driven café that nails the breakfast lane.
7.8
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Asada Mexican Grill is a halal-friendly Mexican counter spot just off Wacker that builds burritos, bowls, tacos, and salads to order. Downtown diners lean on it for customizable Asada Steak Burritos, barbacoa, and veggie options that are hearty enough for lunch but efficient for grab-and-go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada Steak Burrito, Barbacoa Burrito, Breakfast Burritos
What makes it special: Halal-friendly Mexican burritos, bowls, and tacos built to order in a streamlined downtown space.
7.5
A fast-casual burrito-and-taco stop designed for quick lunches—fresh-build bowls, breakfast burritos, and simple add-ons that keep the ticket low. Treat it like an efficiency play: one main, one salsa lane, and skip extra sides unless you’re sharing.
Must-Try Dishes:
Miguel's breakfast burrito, Cabo shrimp tacos, Shrimp quesadilla
What makes it special: A fast, customizable burrito shop that stays lunch-efficient.