Best Breakfast Burritos in Tucson

Where most moles run dark, rich, and sweet, the mole on Amelia's veggie enchiladas is bright and tangy, a lighter and more vibrant take that still delivers big flavor.

This Tucson institution offers iconic Sonoran-style tortillas with burritos that show off the unique texture.

Their hours have been inconsistent as they gradually renovate, but check their Facebook and Instagram for pop-up events.

Huevos rancheros, wrapped in a tortilla? Yes, please! That's just one of the options that makes the burritos served in the morning at this self-described "fast food" Mexican restaurant a breakfast of champions. The setting may be casual and the food inexpensive, but the ingredients are fresh and the quality high.

Popular and affordable, this place is a hot spot for authentic Mexican grub, and the breakfast burritos are a big deal. Literally. They're massive. House-made tortillas and generous portions of all the usual fixings may have you skipping lunch.

If you don't want to change out of your sweat pants but still want a baller breakfast burrito, head to the drive-thru, and pick chorizo or machaca.

Red Captain Coffee's breakfast burritos, crafted for both vegans and omnivores, feature the option of soyrizo or chorizo, making them an exceptional way to kickstart your morning or afternoon, depending on your waking habits. Whether you rise with the sun or embrace the day closer to noon, the delights of Red Captain Coffee, including its beverages, treats, and spacious patio, are all worthy of appreciation.

For a leisurely start to your day, settle down on the shady patio of the Mercado's gracious Spanish-style courtyard with one of Seis Kitchen's breakfast burritos. While you can keep it simple with house-made chorizo or center-cut bacon, you can also go extravagant with El Padre, filled with adobo steak, green chile, pico de gallo, eggs, potatoes, and cheese.  It's a religious experience.

This hugely popular place is takeout only, with a few chairs for you to wait after you order at the counter. This does not deter the many loyal fans who have been coming here for years for the likes of fresh breakfast burritos, served all day by an always friendly staff. Fillings include carne seca and chorizo, as well as such traditional American staples as bacon, sausage, and ham — cross-cultural cuisine at its best.

Named for the granddaughter of one of the founders and open for more than 40 years, Tania's Flour Tortillas is a simple, down-home spot to grab a great Mexican meal on the southwest side of Tucson. As you might expect from the name, the tortillas used for the breakfast burritos are fresh and flaky and the fillings such as machaca and eggs are, well, filling.

This Barrio Hollywood institution may have the largest selection of vegan breakfast burritos in town, with meatless versions of machaca and chorizo as well as carrot tocino (carrots fried bacon style). The breakfast burritos are served all day long and come in regular, large, and extra-large sizes, thus catering to all appetites as well as to a variety of dietary preferences.

Taqueria El Pueblito features bright papel picado, Mexican flags, and tile-lined counters with casual counter service.

They earned their following with its Zacatecas burrito, a classic carne asada burrito ramped up with the simple addition of bacon. But their breakfast burritos and menudo also earned loyal followings.