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The Eight Best Burritos in the San Gabriel Valley

A juicy birria burrito, a slow-cooked carnitas burrito, and even a satisfying surf-n-turf shrimp-asada burrito for those who want it all, here are our favorite flour tortilla-wrapped masterpieces in the big bad S.G.V.

3:00 PM PST on January 30, 2024

The birria burrito at Alma Delias.

The birria burrito at Alma Delias.

Here are the best burritos in the San Gabriel Valley. 

Spanning almost 400 square miles, the S.G.V. presents a daunting task for narrowing down the best of any specific dish, let alone burritos. Between South Pasadena and Pomona, there are over 4.1 million people and 30 cities, each boasting dozens of burrito joints.

But only a few reign supreme. 

Why? 

The S.G.V. is home to a sizeable Latino population, including many high-profile ones. So what better place than the San Gabriel Valley to find the best flour tortilla-wrapped masterpieces, in addition to all those delicious dumplings and the zillions of other things this region is famous for? 

Here, you’ll find various burritos, some simple and straightforward, others more elaborate, with specialty ingredients and housemade salsas. Whatever happens to be your vibe, the next time you’re in the mood for a portable hot meal, check out one of these eight best S.G.V. burritos.