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Best Breakfast Burritos In Los Angeles

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Breakfast burritos have practically become a staple breakfast food in Los Angeles. Simply wrap all your favorite ingredients in your tortilla of choice with some eggs or potatoes and slather it with sour cream, salsa or guacamole. While it may seem simple in theory, some places just know how to do it better than others. These spots for the best breakfast burritos in Los Angeles give you more for your money and include healthier options than you would find in most places.

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Tacos Villa Corona
3185 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(323) 661-3458Located in Atwater Village, this classic hole-in-the-wall joint with ample seating for two uses the freshest ingredients, making it an extremely vegetarian-friendly place for delicious breakfast burritos. There's usually always a wait, but many will tell you the wait is worth it for the price you pay. A local favorite seems to be the classic papas burritos which come with a single scrambled egg inside. For added flavor, the upgrades are said to be must, the most popular of which includes chorizo and spinach. Be sure to bring cash and order take-out because the inside of your car is roomier than this phone booth-sized burrito joint.

Frank's Restaurant
363 S. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-5277

As one of West Hollywood best-kept secrets, this classic burger-and-burrito mashup spot really knows how to rock those taste buds. Originally known for its burgers, Frank's has become a go-to spot for Mexican grub and the best breakfast burritos in town. Try the ever-so-popular mixed burrito, which comes with bacon, ham, sausage, chorizo, potatoes, eggs, cheese and tomatoes. The burritos are massive with well-proportioned ingredients that blend well for a savory breakfast that satisfies.

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Locali Conscious Convenience
5825 Franklin Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 466-1360
www.localiyours.comLocali is a local deli and market that serves up an amazing vegan breakfast burrito. Be prepared to wait or call ahead to order because Locali's "Brekkie Burrito" has a 20-minute prep time, but its organic ingredients make it a great choice. Locali's breakfast burrito comes with an assortment of your choice of vegetables and a various number of hot sauces, cheese, seasoning and more. Locali's popular chipotle sauce really gives in an extra spice kick.

Related:  Best Vegan Restaurants In And Around LA

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Swingers
8020 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 653-5858When late-night breakfast burritos are in order, Swingers definitely hits the spot. Both carnivores and herbivores alike will appreciate the use of organic eggs, fresh from the farm in all of the breakfast foods served here, especially the breakfast burritos. For the meat lovers, Swingers' breakfast burrito is comprised of three eggs, two blends of cheese and black beans with green onions and cilantro all slathered in a savory tomatillo sauce topped with guacamole and salsa. As for the vegans, the Swingers' vegan burrito is made with tofu and spinach with black beans and quinoa topped with chipotle sauce.

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Brothers Burritos
24 11th St.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
(310) 372-0707
www.brothersburritos.comBrothers Burritos is a great place for healthy breakfast burrito options such as egg whites and ground turkey. The menu on Brothers Burritos features at least 20 different types of burritos, all freshly made to order. If none of the options tickle your fancy, you'll always have the option to custom build your own burrito to suit your palette. The most notable thing about Brothers is that it serves two small burritos per order rather than one giant burrito like other burrito joints.

Related: Best Tacos In Los Angeles

Niki Payne is a freelance writer covering all things Entertainment in Los Angeles. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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