The humble burrito, a culinary icon synonymous with Mexican-American cuisine, boasts a surprisingly rich and complex history. While pinpointing its exact origin is difficult, many trace the burrito’s roots back to northern Mexico, specifically the state of Chihuahua, in the late 19th or early 20th century. Early burritos were likely simple affairs, consisting of basic […]
The humble beef burrito, a culinary cornerstone of Mexican-American cuisine, boasts a surprisingly rich and complex history. While pinpointing its exact origin is difficult, the story begins with the evolution of the tortilla itself, a staple of Mesoamerican cultures for millennia. Ancient civilizations utilized corn to create flatbreads, the precursors to the modern tortilla, long […]
The humble burrito, a culinary icon of Mexican-American cuisine, boasts a rich and surprisingly complex history. While pinpointing its exact origin is difficult, the evolution of the burrito is inextricably linked to northern Mexico, particularly the states of Sonora and Chihuahua. Early versions, likely simpler than their modern counterparts, likely emerged from the need for […]
