Craving a burrito? If you’re in Seattle and are in need of a hearty breakfast or brunch, you should stop by Lost Lake Café for the best breakfast burrito Seattle has to offer. Lost Lake Café is the perfect place to start your day. You can enjoy a hearty meal in an inviting atmosphere with friendly staff. The café is open from early morning, so you can enjoy your burrito on your way to the office or when getting an early start to exploring Seattle. Our breakfast burrito is sure to keep you going for the rest of the day.
Some Things about the Burrito that You Probably Didn’t Know
The burrito, like pizza, is a highly versatile meal. It finds its roots in Mexico. The exact origin of the burrito is not known, but it is thought to have history that goes back thousands of years. Members belonging to Mesoamerican cultures that lived in what is now known as Mexico were noted to have been using tortilla wraps made from corn to wrap their foods as early as 10,000 B.C.
However, the burrito was only formally recognized by that name in 1895 when it was included in the Dictionary of Mexican Spanish by Felix Ramos Y Duarte, a Cuban writer. His description of the burrito indicated that it consisted of a tortilla rolled and filled with ingredients such as meat. It is still unclear whether he was referring to the burrito as we know it today or the taco.
The name ‘burrito’ also has many questions about the origin of this dish. The word burrito means ‘little donkey’ in Spanish.
What makes a great burrito?
The burrito is a meal that is ever evolving. The ingredients used to make modern day burritos differ a great deal from those that were used when it was first introduced to the US. Today’s burrito features a wide range of ingredients to suit different palates.
Lost Lake Café’s Carnitas Breakfast Burrito is without a doubt the best burrito in Seattle. This burrito is a complete meal packed with all your food groups. It features 3 scrambled eggs and spicy black beans. However, everyone that tires this burrito will agree that it is all about the slow braised pulled pork.
The slow braised pulled pork is a twist to the traditional carnitas (slow-roasted pork) that was a common feature in traditional burritos. The pork is braised for long enough to soak in the spices while maintaining its succulent texture. Even if you choose to forgo the rest of the ingredients and have a plain burrito with slow braised pulled pork, you will note that it is by far a better option than any fast food.
Lost Lake Café is known for its generous portions and they won’t let you down with the Carnitas Burrito. The burrito features a generous portion of the pork. This in combination with the 3 scrambled eggs will be sure to keep you full for a good portion of the day.
The burrito is topped with pico de gallo which features fresh ingredients that are locally sourced. The burrito also features delicious queso fresco. The flavors are brought together with a serving of a side of guacamole, sour cream or salsa verde.
An Option for Vegans
The Carnitas Breakfast Burrito sounds great for meat lovers. But is there anything as delicious for vegans? If you’re a vegan, you’ll still find the best burrito in Seattle in Lost Lake Café. The Café’s menu also includes a vegan burrito. This burrito is similar to the carnitas burrito but does not include animal products.
The vegan burrito features black bean, spinach, quinoa , rosemary potatoes and pico de gallo. It’s bursting in flavor and is served with a side of guacamole and salsa rojo.
Visit the Lost Lake Café
If you’re looking for a hearty breakfast or brunch, you can’t go wrong with Seattle best breakfast burrito. Visit the Lost Lake Café to try the Carnitas Breakfast Burrito or the Vegan Burrito for yourself. You’re sure to keep coming back for more. If you can’t make it down to the Café, you can always place your order online and have the burrito delivered to your location.