The Burrito Company

Anyone who says Santiago's is the best BB in Denver has never been here. "Do one thing and do it better than anybody" was rumored to be the mantra of Colonel Sanders. These guys do just that. Hands down the best breakfast burrito in town. I come here frequently and it is consistently awesome.

For only $2.75 you get breakfast burrito heaven - delicious green chile, sausage or chorizo (I think bacon too, but I get the sausage), perfect potatoes, and a soft fried egg (yolk broken). The fried egg is brilliant, why isn't every breakfast burrito made this way? Even cheese if you want.

The burrito is plenty big to fill me up- in fact if they were any bigger you couldn't eat them just by holding them. They are expertly wrapped to allow eating in the car. Which is nice, because they don't have any seating inside and the parking lot is so tiny they ask you to not eat in the parking lot. I barely make it to the light on Santa Fe before I've already torn into the deliciousness.

They line can look long in the early mornings, but they are super efficient. It is definitely worth the short wait.

I have tried their tacos at lunch time, and they're just OK. But then I slapped myself for not getting the breakfast burrito instead. I mean I could really eat breakfast burritos any time of day or night.

WARNING - BRING CASH!!! There is an ATM there, but it is just a little terminal next to the cash register and it is awkward to use while everyone is waiting in line behind you. Also it charges you $2 like a regular ATM. If you forget, just go up and use it as soon as you get there, then ge in line. And don't be a jerk and eat in the parking lot.

I train at the gym next door, so this place is perfectly positioned and a welcome relief after an hour or two of intense workouts. They make some excellent burritos and tamales. Those carbs are a true lifesaver at times like this. I've literally walked in there exhausted and walked out feeling on top of the world.

There is nothing a smothered burrito and a Rockstar won't cure.

It may look a little "hole-in-the-wall" with the bars over the windows, but don't let that scare you off. Once inside you'll be greeted with a smile and they'll quickly whip your order together. And here, they don't call you by number. They actually use your name.

Ahhhh the personal touch!

They also have cold drinks for sale, including bottled water, sodas, and many energy drinks.

But be prepared to take-out because it's not a sit down place. Just so you know. But trust me, your car makes an excellent dining room. Speaking from TONS of experience, here. Just don't eat and drive.

Love this place. So I am now. Officially. A Regular.

Saw some great reviews for this place and not sure if we ordered the wrong thing - but we got the breakfast burritos and the cheese was not melted and they were just ok.  Good spice though if you order it hot.