ZipPicks Awards
Best Burritos in Loop
Master Critic Review
Delmonico
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A basement-level Loop lunch spot that covers the essentials with a straightforward burrito option and a no-frills pace. It’s strongest as a practical, filling pick when you want something hot and fast near Washington Street, not a burrito that’s trying to be “craft.”
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Chicken Burrito, Steak Burrito
Scores:
Value: 8
Service: 7.3
Consistency: 7.8
Food Quality: 7.6
Atmosphere: 6.2
Cultural Relevance: 6.6
What makes it special: A Loop standby for simple burritos and quick, filling lunches.
Who should go: Downtown workers who prioritize speed over ambiance.
When to visit: Weekday late morning or early lunch for fastest service.
What to order: Breakfast burrito; chicken burrito; steak burrito.
Insider tip: If you’re taking it to-go, ask for salsa on the side to avoid sogginess.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Downtown Loop parking is limited—best move is nearby garages around Washington St or metered street parking when available; avoid driving during peak weekday lunch if you’re on a tight clock.
Dress code: Casual and practical—office attire or jeans-and-sneakers both fit right in.
Noise level: Low to moderate—more of a quick lunch hum than a loud dining room; easy to place an order and have a normal conversation.
Weekend wait: Not a weekend dinner destination—often closed or very limited hours; if open, expect little to no wait.
Weekday lunch: Usually quick with short lines; 5–10 minutes is typical, but it can jump to 10–20 minutes during the noon rush.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes—build a simple vegetarian burrito (beans, rice, cheese, salsa, veggies if available). Ask what meat-free fillings are ready that day.
Vegan options: Limited—possible if you skip cheese/sour cream and stick to beans, rice, salsa, and any veggie toppings available; confirm tortillas and beans are vegan-friendly before ordering.
Gluten-free options: Limited—burritos are tortilla-based, so gluten-free depends on whether they have a GF wrap option (often they don’t). If you’re avoiding gluten, ask if they can do a bowl-style burrito without a tortilla.
Best For
Better for: Fast, filling, no-drama burritos at a budget price—especially when you want something hot and dependable in the Loop without waiting for a sit-down meal.
Consider Alternatives If: You want a destination burrito with high-end ingredients, big customization, or a hangout vibe—this is practical food, not a ‘best burrito in the city’ chase.