Los Angeles is home to a lot of Mexican food, some of the best in the entire country. Given its large Mexican population, the city isn’t short of delicious eats, from your standard tacos and fajitas to more-specific, regional cuisines like Oaxacan and Jalisco-style. Not only that, but with second, third, even sixth-generation Mexican-Americans living in town, lots of fusion dishes have been created, combining the best of both nations.
One of these items is the breakfast burrito. While it technically originated in New Mexico in the 1970s, the dish has since spread to the rest of the United States and especially has a choke-hold in the LA brunch scene. Humble, but hearty, it’s the perfect, handheld food that’s versatile for eating in-house or to grab-and-go enroute to the beach. It’s rich, savory, and at times messy, but oh-so-good.
I’ve had my fair share of breakfast burritos in parts of the US Southwest (e.g. New Mexico, Texas), but what makes the California burrito (especially in LA) distinctive is its use of avocado, salsa, and crispy potatoes like tater tots or hash browns. I’ve tried a good handful of them all over town, and I’d like to share some of my favorites. Specifically, I’m highlighting the ones on the Westside, where my spouse and I used to live.
This will be Part 1 of my LA series on breakfast burritos, as I have many more spots to share and try! Without further ado, here we go:
5 Best Breakfast Burritos in Los Angeles (PART 1)
1. Cerveteca (2 locations– Culver City, Venice Beach)
Chorizo breakfast burrito
Established in 2014, Cerveteca has become a Westside institution for solid burritos and tortas. It’s a small, family-run chain that crafts Veracruz-style burritos, with handmade tortillas and salsas made from scratch. It’s a super-popular joint for take out, although there are some outdoor seating by the street. I get the breakfast burrito with chorizo, which is rich and fatty– it pairs really well with the chipotle mayo on the side!
2. Culver & Main (1 location– Culver City)
The legendary breakfast burrito
Located on Main Street, Culver & Main is in the heart of downtown Culver City. It recently opened its doors in 2025, and it’s a nice addition to the ever-rotating doors of the neighborhood’s restaurant scene. It’s their breakfast burrito which keeps me coming back: although smaller than other places’s, C&M’s breakfast burrito is beautifully cut diagonal-wise and boasts some of the crispiest hash browns ever. Gets a bit heavy, but so so good!
3. MillCross Coffee and Bar (1 location– Culver City)
MC Burrito (another favorite)!
I’ve already mentioned MillCross in another post here, but it’s such a good one to list again! Previously, I wrote about their excellent coffee, but I also have to shout-out their burritos. All of them are delicious, but I’d personally go for either the Burrito Verde or Burrito Chicken Mole, both flavorful and served with Spanish rice inside. They are hefty, so either come hungry or save them for two meals!
4. Söbuneh (1 location– Sawtelle)
Bacon breakfast burrito from Söbuneh (eaten at Bonsai Coffee Bar)
Technically, I’ve not been to Söbuneh, as it’s a ghost kitchen– however, it sources their breakfast burritos to Bonsai Coffee Bar, which is located just a block away. My spouse and I used to frequent Bonsai and in addition to their incredible matcha, they offer two breakfast burritos– bacon or veggie– from Söbuneh. Both of us love the bacon breakfast burrito, flavorful and with a bit of heat from its honey-chipotle aioli. Also comes with a side of Zab’s hot sauce, which is both sweet and peppery.
5. Cofax (2 locations– Culver City, Fairfax)
Brisket burrito
We recently tried Cofax, a portmanteau of “coffee” and “Fairfax,” as well as paying homage to Dodger’s legend Sandy Koufax. It originated in Fairfax in 2014, before expanding to Culver City in 2023. What makes Cofax’s breakfast burritos distinctive are their deli-inspired ingredients, including pastrami and brisket, as a nod to the predominant-Jewish community in Fairfax. Greasy and delicious, these breakfast burritos are heavy; you’ll need a nap afterwards!
Which breakfast burrito caught your eye? Let me know! Thanks for reading, folks 🙂
— Rebecca
