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Top Breakfast Burritos In Philadelphia

Breakfast is arguably the most important meal of the day, and often the most neglected. People are in a rush in the mornings and if they eat at all, it's usually not something that is going to fuel them up properly. The breakfast burrito is a complete breakfast full of protein, fiber, and all of the food groups. Plus, it's portable -- at least in most cases. If you are in need of being fully satiated, are craving Mexican, or just want something to hold your eggs and cheese, here are the top five places in Philly to get a delicious breakfast burrito.

Animo Juice
1701 Arch St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 501-7754
www.animojuice.com

For a healthier breakfast burrito, there is Animo Juice. Animo means "energy, spirit and vitality." Everything here is clean, organic and GMO-free. Animo Juice also has plenty of options for vegans and vegetarians both with breakfast burritos and in healthy juice and smoothies. Animo Juice has two locations one right in the city in the Logan Square area and the other just over the bridge in Haddonfield, NJ. Which may be your choice if you are already on that side of the bridge or are looking for small town charm, tree line streets and free parking.

Related: Ask A Philly Expert: Top Healthy Smoothie Recipe

Black & Brew
1523 E. Passyunk Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 639-6070
www.blackbrew.net

Black and Brew could be called the best place to get breakfast in Philly. The burritos are packed full of eggs and your choice of other fillings, such as beans, turkey sausage, guacamole, salsa and much more for under $7, and there are numerous options for those who are health conscience or vegan. The coffee is strong, for those who love having a Starbucks-type cup without the high price.

Catina Los Cabillitos
1651 Passyunk Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(215) 755-3550
www.cantinaloscaballitos.com

Catina Los Cabillitos is great for Mexican food overall, but if you are looking for a breakfast burrito, then you have to visit them for brunch. Brunch is served on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., when you can load up on all of their offerings, plus the best huevos rancheros in the city.

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El Jarocho
1138 S.13th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 463-2205

This Mexican restaurant is one of the most authentic places in the Philadelphia area for any time of day, so breakfast is a must-try. El Jarocho has a rather extensive breakfast menu to please those who love all kinds of breakfast foods, especially those with Mexican flare. But what's even better is it's served all day. If you are craving a breakfast burrito in the wee hours, this is the place to go.

Honest Toms Taco Shop
261 S. 44th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 620-1851
www.honesttomstacoshop.com

If you want to have an "honest" burrito then you should check out Honest Tom's Taco Shop. Not only do they have some delicious tacos and Mexican fare, there is an actual guy named Tom, so he really is being honest! Honest Tom's opened in 2011 after its humble beginnings as a food truck. The burritos here are described by customers as "unreal" and "gigantic." This is where you will get the most bang for your buck when you want less expensive, authentic, Mexican-style food.

Christina Dagnelli is a freelance writer in Philadelphia and the author of Little Squares with Colors: A Different way to look at autism. Her work on examiner can be found here Examiner.com.

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