Wrap vs. Burrito — What's the Difference?

A versatile flatbread encasing a variety of fillings.

A filling meal option, typically enjoyed warm.

International in scope, with diverse fillings.

A Mexican-inspired dish with a flour tortilla.

Often served as a lighter meal option.

Known for its hearty and warm fillings.

Easy to customize for a quick meal.

Often served with sides like guacamole or sour cream.

Can be tailored to various dietary preferences.

Can be customized but stays true to its Mexican roots.

Cover or enclose in paper or soft material

A burrito (English: , Spanish: [buˈrito] (listen)) is a dish in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine that took form in California cuisine, consisting of a flour tortilla wrapped into a sealed cylindrical shape around various ingredients. The tortilla is sometimes lightly grilled or steamed to soften it, make it more pliable, and allow it to adhere to itself when wrapped.

Cause (a word or unit of text) to be carried over to a new line automatically as the margin is reached, or to fit around embedded features such as pictures

A flour tortilla wrapped around a filling, as of beef, beans, or cheese.

Finish filming or recording

A Mexican dish consisting of a flour tortilla wrapped around a filling of meat and/or beans, cheese etc.

A loose outer garment or piece of material

(slang) To wrap someone or something up like a burrito.

The end of a session of filming or recording

A flour tortilla folded around a filling.

A tortilla wrapped around a cold filling, eaten as a sandwich.

A flour tortilla folded around a filling

To arrange or fold (something) about as cover or protection

To cover, envelop, or encase, as by folding or coiling something about

To enclose, especially in paper, and fasten

To clasp, fold, or coil about something

To move (text that will not fit on a line) automatically to the following line.

To envelop and obscure

To surround or involve in a specified quality or atmosphere

To engross

To coil or twist about or around something

To be moved automatically to the following line upon reaching a margin. Used of text.

To put on warm clothing. Usually used with up.

To conclude filming

A garment to be wrapped or folded about a person, especially an outer garment such as a robe, cloak, shawl, or coat.

A blanket.

A wrapping or wrapper.

A flatbread, such as a tortilla or lavash, rolled around a filling. Also called roll-up.

The completion of filming on a movie.

(transitive) To enclose (an object) completely in any flexible, thin material such as fabric or paper.

(transitive) To enclose or coil around an object or organism, as a form of grasping.

(figurative) To conceal by enveloping or enfolding; to hide.

To finish shooting (filming) a video, television show, or movie.

(lines, words, text, etc.) To break a continuous line (of text) onto the next line

To make functionality available through a software wrapper.

(transitive) To (cause to) reset to an original value after passing a maximum.

Paper or sheeting that is wrapped around something to protect, contain, or conceal it.

A loose piece of women's clothing that one wraps around the body; a shawl or scarf.

An outer garment worn as protection while riding, travelling etc.

A type of food consisting of various ingredients wrapped in a tortilla or pancake.

(entertainment) The completion of all or a major part of a performance.

A wraparound mortgage.

A complete news report ready for broadcast, incorporating spoken reporting and other material.

To snatch up; transport; - chiefly used in the p. p. wrapt.

To wind or fold together; to arrange in folds.

To cover by winding or folding; to envelop completely; to involve; to infold; - often with up.

To conceal by enveloping or infolding; to hide; hence, to involve, as an effect or consequence; to be followed by.

A wrapper; - often used in the plural for blankets, furs, shawls, etc., used in riding or traveling.

Cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person

A sandwich in which the filling is rolled up in a soft tortilla

The covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

Arrange or fold as a cover or protection;

Wrap or coil around;

Enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering;

A wrap can include a variety of fillings and bread types, served hot or cold, while a burrito specifically uses a flour tortilla with hot, Mexican-inspired fillings.

Yes, a burrito is a specific type of wrap that follows the Mexican tradition in terms of fillings and the use of a flour tortilla.

Wraps can be healthier depending on the fillings chosen, as they offer a wider range of light and healthy options compared to the traditionally hearty burrito.

Yes, vegetarian burritos can be made using ingredients like beans, rice, vegetables, and cheese, substituting meat with plant-based options.

Cultural origins influence the ingredients and preparation methods, with wraps embracing global cuisines and burritos rooted in Mexican traditions.

Both can be part of a balanced diet if made with a mindful choice of ingredients, focusing on vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.

Someone might choose a wrap over a burrito for a lighter meal option, dietary restrictions, or preference for cold fillings.

While burritos are traditionally served warm, they can be eaten cold, though this is less common due to the nature of their fillings.

Wraps can be served at any meal, including as snacks, while burritos are more commonly served for lunch or dinner.

Common sides include guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and rice, enhancing the flavor and nutritional value.

Authentic burritos typically include a combination of rice, beans, meat, and cheese wrapped in a wheat flour tortilla, often accompanied by traditional Mexican sauces.

Yes, wraps can be served with sides like salads, chips, or fruit, depending on the meal and personal preference.

Wraps can be quicker to prepare, especially if using cold fillings, while burritos may require more time due to cooking or heating the fillings.

Wraps are versatile because they can be made with a wide range of flatbreads and fillings, catering to various dietary preferences and meals.

Yes, gluten-free options exist for both, using gluten-free flatbreads for wraps and corn tortillas or gluten-free flour tortillas for burritos.