What Does Guacamole Add to a Burrito?

If you’ve ever been halfway through a burrito and wished for a little more salsa, you know how much one topping can change the whole thing. Guacamole does something different. It adds a creamy bite that goes especially well with rice and beans, and its mellow avocado flavour leaves room for the salsa to come through.

What changes when the guac goes inside?

Think about a bite with cilantro-lime rice, beans and sautéed peppers. Each filling has a different texture. Guacamole adds something soft and rich between them. If you like a punchy salsa, you can still taste it through the avocado. If you prefer a gentler burrito, a little salsa and some guac give you both brightness and creaminess.

The Burrito Gringo menu lists guacamole with the vegetarian burrito. That’s a good place to start if you want to try it with rice, beans, peppers and onions. If you’re building a different burrito, check the options at the location you’re ordering from.

When to get guacamole on the side

If you like your burrito the way you usually order it, get chips and guacamole alongside it. The crunch makes a nice break between bites, and you can spoon a little onto the end of the burrito whenever you feel like it. If you’re sharing lunch and everyone likes a different amount of heat, the menu also lists chips with both salsa and guacamole.

Picking up lunch in Ottawa? Order online to choose your Burrito Gringo location and see its burrito and side options.