Wrap It Up

Although Los Angeles is a taco town, we also hold our own in the world of burritos. The L.A. Times' food section lists the city's best burrito bets after searching high and low. ("They were so deliciously satisfying that we still could eat 40 more," the paper says.)

The paper's favorites, as categorized by them:

THE CLASSIC -- Antojitos Denise's burrito al pastor ("Modest, slender, filled with spicy spit-roasted pork and the right amount of pinto beans and Mexican rice")

THE BULLFIGHTER -- Barragan's chile verde burrito ("Tender chunks of pork long-stewed in green chile sauce, wrapped in a huge tortilla, are smothered with the same savory, spicy sauce and drizzled with melted Jack cheese.")

THE UNDERCOVER -- Benito's Taco Shop's carnitas burrito ("It's not on the menu, but ask nicely")

EL REY -- Burrito King's machaca burrito ("The house specialty is filled with juicy, flavorful stewed shredded beef")

CRAZY WRAP -- Casa Diaz's chicken mole loco burrito ("Chock-full of flavorful shredded chicken and topped with mole poblano, sliced avocado, sour cream and cheese")

BATHING BEAUTY -- La Cita's burrito bañado ("Like a cross between chili, a burrito and an enchilada — and it works")

LA BOMBA -- El Diablo's carnitas burrito ($4). "It's gigantic, positively stuffed with rice, beans and pork")

THE TEXAN -- Gallegos Mexican Deli's house burrito ("It's sort of a fajita burrito")

THE BIG WINNER -- ¡Loteria! Grill's albóndigas en chipotle burrito ("Tender little meatballs are generously sauced with super-smoky, earthy chipotle sauce")

THE MAMACITA -- El Nopal's "pregnant burrito" ("A pound of shredded chicken, sliced avocado and onion, then doused with enchilada sauce and topped with cheese")

THE PURIST -- El Parian's carne asada burrito ("The hand roll is sauced with vibrant pico de gallo and just enough rice and beans")

SPICE BOY -- Taquería La Estrella's carne asada burrito ("It's a classic, the real barrio deal")

THE LEGEND -- El Tepeyac Cafe's Hollenbeck burrito ("Large enough for a family of four.")

THE TRENDSETTER -- Tere's Mexican Grill's chile relleno burrito ("Offers evidence of the burrito's continuing evolution")

THE RED MUSTANG -- Tito's Tacos' chile con carne burrito ("The vintage car of burritos")
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THE PEARL -- Yuca's cochinita pibil burrito ("In a tortilla as tender and velvety as any you'll find").