Burrito

/bəˈritoʊ/ noun

Definition

A Mexican food made of a flour tortilla wrapped around fillings like beans, rice, meat, and cheese.

Etymology

From Spanish 'burrito' (literally little donkey), possibly because the dish is as filling and sustaining as a donkey, or because it was originally sold by vendors with donkeys.

Kelly Says

The burrito became popular in the United States only after the 1960s despite existing in Mexico for centuries—it's a perfect example of how foods travel with immigration and economics, not just ancient history!

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