The 5 Best Burritos Around Summit County

Few handheld meals can shift as easily from an early-morning staple to a substantial dinner. A tortilla can carry eggs and potatoes at breakfast, then make room for seafood, slow-cooked meats, beans, rice, chiles and salsa later in the day. That versatility has given Summit County restaurants plenty of room to develop distinct approaches, and Best of Summit readers can find options spanning quick counter service, traditional Mexican cooking and longtime mountain-town favorites.

Chimayo Grill

Chimayo Grill has served Summit County since 1998 with a locally owned, fast-casual concept centered on Coastal Mexican cooking. Guests move through the line and build their meal by selecting ingredients for burritos, tacos and other entrées. Seafood plays an important role: The kitchen prepares Baja-style fish and shrimp by hand-breading and frying them, with grilled versions also available. Chimayo also makes chile rellenos in-house and fries them to order, and diners can have one chopped and rolled directly into a burrito. A scratch-kitchen approach, built-to-order format and gluten-free and vegan choices give customers considerable flexibility.

Hacienda Real

Hacienda Real brings more than two decades of experience in Frisco and Summit County to its Mexican cooking. The family-operated restaurant prepares its dishes daily with fresh ingredients and offers a broad menu built around familiar Mexican specialties. Burritos share the menu with carne asada, chile rellenos, enchiladas, fajitas, combination plates and other substantial entrées. Vegetarian choices provide additional variety. Hacienda Real also operates a full bar and accommodates larger groups and catered events, giving the restaurant a format suited to both an everyday meal and a gathering with family or friends.

Log Cabin Breakfast Burritos

Log Cabin Breakfast Burritos keeps the morning menu focused, building hearty handheld meals for people who want breakfast on the go. Its bacon version combines crispy bacon, egg, hash browns, cheese and homemade salsa, while the sausage option uses spicy breakfast sausage with the same core ingredients. A veggie version brings together mushrooms, spinach, hash browns, cheese and homemade salsa. Customers can add double meat or order extra salsa, country-style dipping gravy and sriracha maple on the side. The operation also serves waffles on a stick and biscuits and gravy, extending its compact menu beyond its namesake specialty while maintaining a casual grab-and-go approach.

Deli Belly's

Deli Belly's operates as a small Frisco deli with an emphasis on made-to-order food and straightforward ingredients. The Breakfast Deli is open from 6 to 11 a.m. daily. Its menu also highlights top-grade meats and cheeses, bread, produce and sandwiches prepared according to each customer's preferences. The selection includes ham and Swiss, turkey and provolone, roast beef and cheddar and several specialty sandwiches, including an Italian grinder, classic Reuben and Chicago-style hot Italian beef. Soups, chili, salads and hot dogs add more choices.

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina

Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant and Cantina has served Breckenridge since 1981, pairing a scratch kitchen with a full cantina and a menu influenced by Mexican and Southwestern cooking. Its kitchen prepares a broad selection that includes handmade tamales, chile rellenos, enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas and tacos. Ingredients range from familiar choices to Rocky Mountain elk, duck confit and birria, while house-made guacamole, queso and salsas add another layer to the meal. The restaurant complements its food with margaritas, cocktails and tequila selections, creating a dining experience that can move from a casual lunch to après-ski drinks and dinner.

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