I taste tested 6 frozen burritos and Amy's organic breakfast burrito easily came out on top

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Erin McDowellApr 1, 2021, 22:57 IST
I taste tested 6 frozen burritos and Amy's organic breakfast burrito easily came out on top

Amy's breakfast burrito and Southwestern burrito were both delicious.Erin McDowell/Insider

  • I tasted six different frozen burritos from three brands: Amy's, Tina's, and José Olé.
  • Amy's breakfast burrito and Southwestern burrito were both delicious.
  • On the other hand, I found Tina's bean and cheese burrito bland and flavorless.
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In my opinion, the least impressive burrito I tried was Tina's bean and cheese burrito.

In my opinion, the least impressive burrito I tried was Tina's bean and cheese burrito.
Tina's bean and cheese burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

The 4-ounce burrito cost just 50 cents at Big Y, my local grocery store in Massachusetts.

The small tortilla-wrapped burrito was unassuming at first glance.

The small tortilla-wrapped burrito was unassuming at first glance.
Tina's bean and cheese burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

It was thin and slightly crispy in texture.

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It felt light.

It felt light.
Tina's bean and cheese burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

Even though the front of the burrito's packaging only touted two main ingredients, I was expecting it to feel at least a touch more weighty.

Biting in, I tasted practically nothing.

Biting in, I tasted practically nothing.
Tina's bean and cheese burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

It wasn't bad, it was just bland. I didn't get any cheese flavor at all, just a mouthful of refried beans that lacked any flavor.

If you're looking for a frozen burrito loaded with flavor, this one is a miss for me. However, for just two quarters, I don't know what more I expected.

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José Olé's beef and cheese burrito was just average, in my opinion.

José Olé's beef and cheese burrito was just average, in my opinion.
José Olé beef and cheese burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

The 5-ounce burrito cost $1.

The small folded burrito took one minute and 45 seconds to heat up in the microwave.

The small folded burrito took one minute and 45 seconds to heat up in the microwave.
José Olé beef and cheese burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

Its tortilla was on the thinner side and it looked slightly transparent when I retrieved it from the microwave.

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The tortilla felt slightly hard and was coated in a light layer of moisture - what I discovered to be oil.

The tortilla felt slightly hard and was coated in a light layer of moisture - what I discovered to be oil.
José Olé beef and cheese burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

Biting in, it tasted good but was somewhat mysterious in terms of flavor.

The cheese was perfectly gooey and melted.

The cheese was perfectly gooey and melted.
José Olé beef and cheese burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

However, the meat, described as "carnitas" on the packaging, was covered in so much sauce it tasted mushy. I could have used more meat, less sauce, and perhaps something to up the "freshness" of the burrito, like pico de gallo or other vegetables.

This was your standard frozen burrito — nothing more and nothing less.

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Amy's non-dairy rice and beans burrito was a great basic burrito.

Amy's non-dairy rice and beans burrito was a great basic burrito.
Amy's non-dairy rice and beans burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

The 6-ounce burrito cost $2.89.

The tortilla was thicker and was much less oily after emerging from the microwave than the José Olé burrito.

The tortilla was thicker and was much less oily after emerging from the microwave than the José Olé burrito.
Amy's non-dairy rice and beans burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

It wasn't soggy at all and held its contents nicely.

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The burrito was about the same size as the José Olé burrito but was heavier.

The burrito was about the same size as the José Olé burrito but was heavier.
Amy's non-dairy rice and beans burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

It weighed 6 ounces instead of 5 ounces.

The beans were flavorful and tasted fresh.

The beans were flavorful and tasted fresh.
Amy's non-dairy rice and beans burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

The burrito wasn't too saucy, and I could taste all the ingredients. It was filling and satisfying.

However, I could have used just a little bit more rice — I felt that the beans almost overpowered it. I also noted that, without cheese, the burrito tasted a touch bland.

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Amy's gluten-free burrito with beans, rice, and cheddar cheese pleasantly surprised me.

Amy's gluten-free burrito with beans, rice, and cheddar cheese pleasantly surprised me.
Amy's gluten-free burrito with beans, rice, and cheddar cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

The 5 and a 1/2-ounce burrito cost $3.19.

The gluten-free tortilla was starkly different than the others.

The gluten-free tortilla was starkly different than the others.
Amy's gluten-free burrito with beans, rice, and cheddar cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

It didn't have that signature flour tortilla texture, and felt slightly sticky and wax-like to the touch.

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It felt heavy, like the other Amy's burritos.

It felt heavy, like the other Amy's burritos.
Amy's gluten-free burrito with beans, rice, and cheddar cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

I was excited to see if the gluten-free burrito would top the other beans and rice burrito from Amy's.

Shockingly, it tasted more flavorful than the regular beans and rice burrito.

Shockingly, it tasted more flavorful than the regular beans and rice burrito.
Amy's gluten-free burrito with beans, rice, and cheddar cheese. Erin McDowell/Insider

The beans were just as tasty, but the addition of cheddar cheese rounded out the burrito. I didn't mind the gluten-free tortilla at all. Though not as flavorful perhaps as the flour kind, it held its shape perfectly and was just fine in terms of texture.

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Amy's Southwestern burrito was a favorite.

Amy's Southwestern burrito was a favorite.
Amy's Southwestern burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

The 5 and a 1/2-ounce burrito cost $2.89.

This burrito boasted corn, refried beans, and tomatoes as its main fillings.

This burrito boasted corn, refried beans, and tomatoes as its main fillings.
Amy's Southwestern burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

Out of all the burritos, I wanted to try this one the most, as it had the most main ingredients of what I'd consider a classic burrito.

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I was a little confused about why this one weighed slightly less than the other similar Amy's burritos.

I was a little confused about why this one weighed slightly less than the other similar Amy's burritos.
Amy's Southwestern burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

It weighs 5 and a 1/2 ounces versus 6 ounces.

The burrito was overflowing with delicious puree and beans.

The burrito was overflowing with delicious puree and beans.
Amy's Southwestern burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

It was highly flavorful, albeit a bit messy. As a quick on-the-go meal, this burrito definitely fits the bill with its smoky, Southwestern flavor. However, I wish the individual ingredients had stood out more on their own, rather than culminating in a light red, sauce-like liquid.

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Amy's breakfast burrito was the only breakfast variety I tried.

Amy's breakfast burrito was the only breakfast variety I tried.
Amy's breakfast burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

The 6-ounce burrito cost $2.89.

So far, I was impressed with the tortillas used in Amy's burritos.

So far, I was impressed with the tortillas used in Amy's burritos.
Amy's breakfast burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

This one was thick, but a little dry-feeling.

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This burrito was marketed as "plant-based."

This burrito was marketed as "plant-based."
Amy's breakfast burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

So, despite being a breakfast burrito, no eggs were to be found in this frozen burrito.

The contents were really flavorful and moist, balanced out perfectly by the thick tortilla casing.

The contents were really flavorful and moist, balanced out perfectly by the thick tortilla casing.
Amy's breakfast burrito. Erin McDowell/Insider

The tomatoes, beans, and onions were bursting with flavor, and the tofu was a pleasant surprise.

However, I just don't know if I can call this a "breakfast burrito" without any eggs. It simply tasted like a really great tofu burrito if you ask me — and one that I'd surely stock up on in the future.

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