Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsAlas de FridaCalifornia Burrito Recipe

California Burrito Recipe

Inspired by Alas de Frida
Time45m
Serves4

Filled with rice, cheese, french fries, pico de gallo, guacamole and chipotle mayo. This burrito is cut in half. Choice of: Chipotle chicken, veggies, shredded chicken – 13; grilled steak, grilled chicken, carnitas (pork), pastor (pork) or chorizo – 15; Shrimp – 18

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Ingredients

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Protein Options

Burrito Assembly

Method

Protein Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Protein

    Choose your protein option. Season and cook your chipotle chicken, grilled steak, carnitas, or shrimp as desired. If using shrimp, sauté them in a pan with olive oil until they turn pink and opaque. For other proteins, grill or pan-fry until fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.

Fry Preparation

  1. 2

    Prepare the French Fries

    Cook the French fries according to package instructions or home recipe until golden and crispy. Drain and set aside.

Burrito Assembly

  1. 3

    Assemble the Burrito

    Lay a large flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. In the center, add a scoop of cooked rice, followed by the protein of your choice, shredded cheese, French fries, pico de gallo, guacamole, and a drizzle of chipotle mayo. Be careful not to overfill.

  2. 4

    Roll the Burrito

    Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll from the bottom up, tucking in the sides as you go to create a tight seal. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.

Serving

  1. 5

    Cut and Serve

    Cut the burrito in half diagonally and serve with extra pico de gallo and chipotle mayo on the side.

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