How to Use burrito in a Sentence

burrito

noun
  • There might be a burrito in it for you.
    — Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2026
  • Here's how to earn a chance at a free burrito.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • The five posts with the most likes will win their users a year of free burritos.
    — Shannon Liao, CNN, 25 Oct. 2019
  • Their burritos and tacos were ready.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The small food stand serves a short menu of burritos, street corn and soft serve.
    — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Those who have bought the burritos are urged not to consume them.
    — Laura McKnight, NOLA.com, 20 Mar. 2018
  • It's used in both the burrito and is the soft shell option for the tacos.
    — Hannah Drown, cleveland.com, 10 Apr. 2018
  • The first person to crack the code each hour will win free burritos for a whole year.
    — Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2025
  • So easy to eat, this not-burrito feels like one salad and is not messy at all.
    — Ellise Pierce, star-telegram, 31 May 2018
  • Wrap burrito in foil and let sit so cheese can steam and melt, about 3 minutes.
    — Bon Appetit, 21 May 2018
  • The dumplings look like mini griddled burritos about the size of a glue stick.
    — Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2019
  • Then, eat the scramble on its own or wrap it in a corn tortilla to make a burrito.
    — Caroline Tien, SELF, 26 Feb. 2025
  • What about biting into a burrito that squirts hot sauce on your arms?
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Who makes Phoenix's best burrito?
    — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Tacos, a burrito bowl, stir fry and sushi will also be featured on the menu.
    — Steve Sadin, chicagotribune.com, 9 July 2018
  • Kids can serve themselves and make a burrito from large pieces of lettuce.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Everyone raved over the burritos, but the muffins were a hit!
    — Lorrie Craley, Philly.com, 3 May 2018
  • This makes the burrito convenient to stash and take to work, yes that’s the point.
    — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit, 17 May 2018
  • There was a car right next to us, with kids eating a burrito in the back seat or something.
    — Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2020
  • Cook up the eggs, and custom-fill the burritos at home to each camper’s liking.
    — Cindy Dampier, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The meal was burritos, which, Levy explained, are hard to screw up.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
  • There also are burritos, tostadas and more — and the portions are huge.
    — Jerry Rice, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024
  • This is not the time to heat up a mug of soup, blend up a smoothie, or microwave a burrito.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
  • Add beans and veggies to dishes like tacos and burritos.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Like what’s in the breakfast burrito?
    — AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
  • Toast the burrito in a skillet or put it in a toaster oven for extra crunch.
    — Ashia Aubourg, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Perhaps the only way to improve on a great burrito is to give it a swim in hot oil.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2023
  • The sandwiches come in puffy bread and hoagie rolls, or rolled like burritos in flat dürüm-wheat bread.
    — Jay Cheshes, WSJ, 22 Aug. 2017
  • To turn it into a main, serve it over coconut rice or a bed of greens, even wrap it up in a burrito.
    — Patricia Azze, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2020
  • Their food menu includes wraps, burritos, soups, salads and more.
    — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2026

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