Dinner Tonight: Shrimp and bacon burritas
In the Pacific coastal city of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, burritas, not burritos, reign supreme.
Dinner Tonight
December 9, 2025

Shrimp and Bacon Burritas

Shrimp and Bacon Burritas
Kerri Brewer for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell.

Recipe by Paola Briseño-González | Total time: 40 minutes

The popularity of burritos needs no explanation. But in the Pacific coastal city of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, burritas, not burritos, reign supreme. Burritas are filled with flavorful but delicate seafood such as smoked fish, pickled crab, octopus or the sublime combination of shrimp and bacon. They don’t need guacamole, sour cream or beans to shine; they are accented by nothing more than crunchy lettuce, sliced tomatoes, a drizzle of creamy dressing and a smattering of cheese to keep it all together. After being tightly rolled, they are lightly seared until golden brown on all sides and then wrapped individually, perfect to enjoy while sitting on the beach with your toes in the sand, or at home for a beach state of mind. 

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