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Norteno Burrito Gains Traction in Brooklyn

other · 2026-05-03

The northern-Mexican burrito, characterized by its slim profile and tortilla-forward construction, is receiving renewed attention in New York City. Two notable purveyors are Vato in Park Slope and Los Burritos Juarez in Fort Greene, both highlighting the style's distinctiveness from the larger, rice-and-bean-heavy Mission burrito. The trend reflects a broader appreciation for regional Mexican cuisine.

Key facts

  • The norteno burrito is a slim, tortilla-forward style from northern Mexico.
  • Vato is located in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
  • Los Burritos Juarez is located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
  • The article is a restaurant review from The New Yorker.
  • The review focuses on the norteno burrito's emergence in New York.

Entities

Institutions

  • The New Yorker

Locations

  • New York City
  • Park Slope
  • Brooklyn
  • Fort Greene

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