9 of the tastiest breakfast burritos in Birmingham

Looking for yummy breakfast burritos in Birmingham? We’ve got you covered with some of the tastiest options ranging from taco trucks to breweries. Keep reading for the delish details, listed in no particular order.

1. Monday Night Brewing

According to national digital publication Far & Wide, Monday Night Social Club’s breakfast burrito is one of the top 30 in the U.S. This breakfast burrito features chorizo, scrambled egg, house made guacamole, pico de gallo, fried potatoes and Colby-Jack cheese. It’s only served on Saturdays and Sundays during brunch, so plan accordingly.

• Location: Monday Night Brewing, 14 12th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:30AM-10PM | Friday-Saturday 11:30AM-Midnight | Sunday 11:30AM-8PM
• Brunch Hours: Saturday 11:30AM-2PM | Sunday 11:30AM-4PM
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2. Dos Hermanos

Dos Hermanos is one of the tastiest spots for Mexican food in the greater Birmingham area. You can only find their breakfast options, breakfast tacos and breakfast burritos in their downtown location. Enjoy your burrito filled with chorizo, scrambled eggs, queso fresco, avocado, sour cream, onion and cilantro.

Pro tip: Bring cash.

• Location: Dos Hermanos, (Downtown) 99 14th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203 | (Homewood) 221 W Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL 35209
• Hours: (Downtown) Tuesday-Friday 9AM-2PM | (Homewood) Tuesday-Sunday 9AM-2PM
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3. University Tacos

University Tacos has a full menu of delicious options (including my favorite chicken tinga tacos in Birmingham) and some of the most fantastic breakfast burritos in Birmingham.

There are plenty of options to choose from, including:

• Robert’s burrito—eggs, black beans, grilled onions, bell peppers, shredded cheese, pico de gallo, chorizo + choice of meat
• Breakfast burrito—eggs, shredded cheese, tomato, grilled onions, bell peppers + choice of meat
• Egg burrito—eggs, shredded cheese, tomato, grilled onion + bell pepper
• Power burrito—eggs, shredded cheese, grilled onions, bell peppers, pico de gallo, spinach, ranch potatoes + choice of meat

I don’t know about you, but trying each of these burritos is a challenge I’m personally willing to take on.

• Location: University Tacos, 2009 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-8PM
• Breakfast Hours: 8:30-10:30AM
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4. Rojo

One of the selling points for my apartment was the fact that it’s a short walk from Rojo, a Highland Park restaurant with a large brunch menu. Choose a breakfast burrito with eggs, rice, black beans, jalapeño sausage, queso and pico de gallo, or go for a vegetarian option with eggs, potatoes and peppers.

• Location: Rojo, 2921 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
• Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-10PM
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5. Tacos La Tia Paisa

Located on Valley Ave, Tacos La Tia Paisa offers amazing breakfast burritos. You can choose from multiple burrito options with combinations of beans, cheese, chorizo, eggs, bacon and more.

• Location: Tacos La Tia Paisa, 406 W Valley Ave, Homewood, AL 35209
• Hours: Monday-Saturday 8AM-8PM | Sunday 10AM-10PM
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7. El Barrio

El Barrio is a Bham Now favorite—shoutout to Account Executive Jessica Broom who goes at least once a week. Start your brunch with a mixed drink, then get the A.M. burrito with scrambled eggs, bacon, black beans, peppers, cheese, hatch chile gravy and crema.

• Location: El Barrio, 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:30AM-8PM | Friday-Saturday 11:30AM-9PM
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8. FIVE Birmingham

Want one of the tastiest breakfast burritos in Birmingham? Head to FIVE in Lakeview. One of just five items on the menu, the breakfast burrito includes sausage, bacon, eggs, onions, peppers, queso, pico de gallo and hashbrowns on the side.

• Location: FIVE Birmingham, 744 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
• Hours: Thursday 4-9PM | Friday 4-10PM | Saturday 10AM-3PM, 4-10PM | Sunday 10AM-3PM, 4-9PM
• Brunch Hours: Saturday-Sunday 10AM-3PM
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9. The Purple Onion

The Purple Onion, a Birmingham-based Mediterranean restaurant with multiple locations, offers a full menu for everything from early morning dishes to late night snacks.

The menu includes ten breakfast burrito options, including:

• California burrito—eggs, guacamole, hash browns + cheddar cheese
• Good morning burrito—eggs, steak, onions, pepper + cheddar cheese
• Hawaiian burrito—eggs, ham, pineapple + cheddar cheese
• Veggie purple burrito—eggs, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomato + cheddar cheese

The California burrito is calling my name.

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• Hours: Hours vary by location.
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Where do YOU think is the best spot for breakfast burritos in Birmingham? Tag @BhamNow on social to let us know!