8 restaurants in and around Victoria to check out for National Burrito Day

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Burrito lovers, listen up!

Thursday, April 3rd is National Burrito Day, so now’s your chance to indulge in this delicious Mexican cuisine.

If you’ve decided that making for yourself simply won’t do, then why not trust it to the professionals? Treat yourself to a beverage and other treats while you’re at it!

Here are 8 restaurants on in and around Victoria to check out for National Burrito Day:

Boomtown

Not only does this local hotspot have a ‘booming’ patio, they’re also known to serve some of the best burritos in town.

It’s designed to be a laid-back, no fuss kind of place where you can hang out with your pals and enjoy quality food and craft beer too.

 

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  • Where: 950 Yates Street
  • When: Open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Tacofino

Famous for a reason, this Tofino-born restaurant brings huge crowds in for a taste of their beloved tacos and burritos.

Come for the food and stay for the vibes!

  • Where:  760 Pandora Avenue
  • When: Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Puerto Vallarta Amigos

Puerto Vallarta Amigos is a vibrant Mexican restaurant located along the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf! Here, you’ll find an abundance of staple food items, including burritos.

In addition to their spot at Fisherman’s Wharf, they’re also at Uptown Mall and, on occasion, in a food truck outside of Royal BC Museum.

  • Where: 
    • Fisherman’s Wharf: 12 Ernie Street
    • Uptown Mall: 3440 Saanich Road
  • When: Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

La Taquisa

Enjoy an abundance of fillings at La Taquisa, including beef el pastor, chicken tinga, chicken mole, pork chorizo, fish al pastor, baja style shrimp, beans, cheese and more.

There are a couple of locations in Victoria too!

 

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  • Where:
    • Westside Village Shopping Centre, 176 Wilson Street #120
    • 1017 Blanshard Street
  • When: 
    • Westside location: Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Blanshard location: Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Taco Shell in Sidney 

Taco Shell in Sidney serves up delicious home-style Mexican cuisine, including both tacos and burritos.

  • Where: 2471 Beacon Avenue, Sidney
  • When: Open Monday to Saturday, hours vary

Cafe Mexico

At Cafe Mexico, enjoy vegetarian, chicken tinga, cochinita, barbacoa and camaron options for burritos. All burritos are served with a side of tortilla chips.

 

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  • Where: 1425 Store Street
  • When: Open Tuesday to Sunday, hours vary

Taco Justice

Taco Justice food truck has an assortment of options when it comes to burritos and burrito bowls!

Try their Belly 2 Belly (slow cooked pork belly and shoulder) , Green Bastard (deep fried avocado wedges), Brutus, Mr. Fuji’s Intercontinental chicken or Slap to the Kisser (Seared rock fish).

  • Where: 1580 Cook Street
  • When: 
    • Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mesa Familiar

You can’t go wrong with a classic rice, bean and cheese burrito. Stop by Mesa Familiar to check theirs out!

 

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  • Where: 1296 Gladstone Avenue
  • When: Open Tuesday to Sunday, hours vary

Did we miss your favourite, Victoria? Let us know in the comments!

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Nevada Alde has worked with Victoria Buzz since May, 2023. She holds a BA in Writing from the University of Victoria, and remains passionate about the literary scene on the island. When she's not writing, she's wandering with a film camera in hand, raving about a recent hike or solo travel adventure.
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