Looking for the best breakfast burrito in Lexington? Wrap your hands around these.
The breakfast burrito is unquestionably a popular breakfast menu option here in Kentucky.
Said by some to trace its roots all the way to Tia Sophia’s, a small cafe in Santa Fe, N.M., where the term first appeared on the menu in 1975. Others say hungry folks had been placing meat, eggs, potatoes, and cheese into tortillas in the southwest United States for their first meal of the day long before that.
No matter, there is no right or wrong way to make a breakfast burrito, or perfect combination of assorted ingredients to include, however, several local restaurants here in Lexington are going above and beyond with their current offering — crafting mouth-watering signature breakfast burritos that are sure to keep you coming back again and again.
Prepare to loosen your belt after dining. The breakfast burritos in this guide and list are as large as your appetite, and each is respectively a bit different and definitely delicious.
Starting with a base component such as a pillowy soft warm flour tortilla in most instances and then stuffed with a variety of savory, satisfying ingredients like fluffy scrambled eggs, salsa, hot pepper sauce, potatoes, onions, peppers, avocado, beans, bacon, sausage, or ham, cheese, and more — there is something for every taste.
Listed alphabetically by restaurant, this list is eleven of the best breakfast burrito options available in Lexington that should be on your dining radar.
Restaurant hours listed when the breakfast burritos are available.
Bear & The Butcher
Where: 815 Euclid Ave. Telephone: (859) 469-9188 Brunch hours: Sat: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Online: bearandthebutcher.com
Order the Burrito Dorado. A flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, potatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, Cholula hot sauce and pickled red onions with a side of salsa fresca and sour cream served with a choice of hand-cut fries, tater tots, mixed greens, or fried red potatoes. ($15) No modifications or substitutions allowed.
Broomwagon Coffee + Bikes
Where: 800 N. Limestone Telephone: (859) 554-6938 Breakfast hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat.-Sun. Brunch menu 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Online: broomwagonbikes.com/cafe
A breakfast burrito from a bike shop? Yes, race on in. Simply named the Breakfast Burrito, it is made with two local Clark family farm eggs, local chorizo or bacon, smoked cheddar and mozzarella blend, avocado, potato, and a zhoug sauce (cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, cumin, cardamom, red pepper flakes and olive oil for a special kick), grilled in a flour tortilla with house-made salsa verde. ($12) Vegan option also available.
Cellar Bar and Grille
Where: 3256 Lansdowne Dr. Telephone: (859) 317-8301 Brunch hours: Sat.-Sun.: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Online: cellargrille.com
The Cellar is a perennially popular spot for brunch and their Breakfast Burrito is one reason why. Stuffed with scrambled eggs, sauteed onions and peppers, home fries, choice of sausage or bacon, wrapped, and smothered in queso. ($13)
And be sure to check their Facebook page, they sometimes have special burritos.
DV8 Kitchen
Where: 867 S. Broadway and 594 E. Third St. Telephone: (859) 955-0388 (Broadway); (859) 832-0388 (E. Third) Hours: Mon.–Fri. 7 a.m.–2 p.m,; Sat.–Sun. 8 a.m.–3 p.m., both locations. Online: dv8kitchen.com
A favorite spot to stop for breakfast any day of the week in Lexington, DV8 Kitchen’s Breakfast Burrito is a popular menu item. Steak, scrambled egg, potatoes, bell peppers, salsa verde in cilantro-chick pea tortilla. ($9.95)
East End Tap & Table
Where: 333 East Main St. Telephone: (859) 785-2511 Brunch Hours: Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Online: Eastendtapandtable.com
On the menu as the Breakfast Burrito, it is made with two scrambled eggs, choice of bacon, sage sausage, chorizo, or Thai sausage (Sai Ua), fresh pico, breakfast potatoes, crispy cheddar cheese, spicy crème and a side of cheese sauce. ($12) Try the Thai Sausage option. You will only find it here in Lexington.
GirlsGirlsGirls Burritos
Where: 395 S. Limestone Telephone: (859) 285-6853 Hours: Mon. 11 a.m.-1 a.m.; Tue.-Wed. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m. -1 a.m.; Sun. Noon-9 p.m. Online: girlsgirlsgirlsburritos.com
Known for their vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free offering, you cannot write an article about burritos in Lexington without including GirlsGirlsGirls. Check out The TrashDog, GirlsGirlsGirls equivalent of a breakfast burrito made with spicy ground beef or beans, a Kentucky egg, tater tots, queso, lime crema, light XXX hot sauce, pickled red onion, and cilantro. ($10) Various sides are available at an extra charge.
Josie’s
Where: 821 Chevy Chase Place Telephone: (859) 523-8328 Hours: Serving breakfast everyday 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Online: josies-ky.com
The Santa Cruz Omelet Burrito. Scrambled eggs, chorizo sausage, chunks of grilled chicken, avocado, cheddar jack cheese, and Santa Cruz sauce drizzle with choice of breakfast potatoes, cheese grit casserole, tater tots, or fruit cup and a biscuit. ($16.95.) Another enormous, filling, delicious breakfast burrito option.
OBC Kitchen
Where: 3373 Tates Creek Rd. Telephone: (859) 977-2600 Brunch hours: Sat.-Sun: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Online: obckitchen.com
Available during brunch, the Birria Burrito is made with birria braised short rib, Elote corn crema, crisp potatoes, scrambled eggs, flour tortilla and hatch chili queso. It comes with your choice of a side including stone ground grits, skillet potatoes, buttermilk-jalapeño skillet cornbread, biscuit and gravy or fruit cup. It is a massive, deluxe, delicious burrito. ($20)
Stella’s Kentucky Deli
Where: 143 Jefferson St. Telephone: (859) 255-3354 Hours: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun.-Sat. Online: stellaskentuckydeli.com
Stella’s offer’s four choices when you’re craving a burrito for breakfast. There’s the House Burrito with organic local eggs, Jack cheese, black beans and rice ($9.95); Veggie Burrito with grilled veggies, vegan cheddar cheese, black beans and rice ($9.95); Carne Burrito with chopped sausage, bacon or hickory smoked ham ($10.95) or the Chorizo, Potato and Egg Burrito with local chorizo, organic eggs, potatoes, jalapeños, Kenny’s Jack cheese and choice of sauces. ($10.95) A 20% service charge is added to every order.
Besides these four tasty breakfast treats, Stella’s often has morning specials that includes burritos, so be sure to check their Facebook or Instagram page for updates.
Tack House Pub
Where: 4401 Harrodsburg Rd. Telephone: (859) 224-0099 Hours: Tue.-Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Online: tackhousepub.com
The Breakfast Burrito here is a combination of scrambled eggs, vegetarian refried beans, melted cheddar cheese, salsa and fresh cilantro rolled in a flour tortilla. Served with sour cream and pub potatoes or cheese grits. ($12.50)
Zim’s Café
Where: 215 W. Main St. Telephone: (859) 785-3690 Brunch hours: Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Online: zimscafe.com
The Sausage Breakfast Burrito is aptly named, stuffed with Stone Cross Farm breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, crispy home fries and a proprietary spicy sauce (tastes like chipotle mayo?) in a griddle jumbo tortilla, served with Weisenberger Mill cheese grits. ($9.99)