Skirt steak hits a hot grill, picks up a smoky char, and gets chopped straight into a warm flour tortilla. Add the right beans, a little salsa, and the carne asada burrito earns its place as the heaviest hitter on any taqueria menu. Boise grills more of them well than the city gets credit for.
The carne asada burrito here ranges from a fast-casual shop wrapping a tortilla twice the average size to a neighborhood stand folding in hand-cut potatoes instead of rice. Some of the best versions in the Treasure Valley come off food trucks parked at breweries, others from storefronts built for the lunch rush. Here are five of the best places to order a carne asada burrito in Boise right now.
5 Best Carne Asada Burritos in Boise
1. Coa Cantina: Harris Ranch Street Taqueria and Tequila Bar
Coa Cantina at 3724 S Eckert Road grills carne asada to order on the flat-top and wraps it into a burrito served with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Walk-in only, no reservations, daily from 11am to 10pm, the cantina puts a proper asada burrito within reach in East Boise for a weeknight lunch or a sit-down with margaritas.
The Burrito
The carne asada burrito starts with steak cooked on the flat-top, the same protein that anchors the taco and quesadilla builds. Each one comes wrapped with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo, and the self-serve salsa bar pours house-made roja, verde, and habanero so you finish the heat yourself. Corn tortillas get pressed fresh through service, and the kitchen folds the burrito in flour.
The Bar and the Room
The tequila and mezcal program mixes seasonal margaritas from fresh ingredients rather than pre-made mixes, with a daily happy hour from 2pm to 5pm. Fifty indoor seats, an eight-seat bar, and a community table cover the solo lunch through the full group, and the little Torritos kids menu keeps families at one table. A glass door opens straight into The STIL ice cream shop next door.
Location: 3724 S Eckert Rd Suite #111, Boise, ID
Phone: (208) 252-7501
Highlights: Carne asada off the flat-top; guacamole, sour cream, and pico; self-serve salsa bar; tequila and mezcal cocktails; daily 11am to 10pm; walk-in only
Website: Coa Cantina
2. El Tesoro’s Tortas and Tacos: Oversized Asada Burrito on West Chinden
El Tesoro’s Tortas and Tacos at 12375 W Chinden Boulevard wraps carne asada with cheese, rice, and refried beans into a burrito built on the same skirt steak that fills its street tacos, and reviewers flag those tacos as running two to three times the size of the average. The kitchen seasons its own meats and makes its salsas by hand, and the room reads like a SoCal taco shop.
The fast-casual storefront stays consistent, earning a 4.8 rating across review platforms and a 100 out of 100 health score. Beyond the burrito, the carne asada fries and the charro beans draw repeat orders, and the tortas built on grilled-on mayo and Oaxaca cheese give the place a second specialty. Hours run Monday through Saturday from 11am to 8pm, closed Sunday.
Location: 12375 W Chinden Blvd Ste F, Boise, ID
Phone: (208) 350-6807
Highlights: Oversized carne asada burrito; hand-seasoned meats; house-made salsas; carne asada fries; SoCal taco-shop atmosphere; Monday to Saturday service
Website: El Tesoro’s Tortas and Tacos
3. Lorena’s Mexican Grill: Homemade Tortillas and a Loaded Asada Burrito on Fairview
Lorena’s Mexican Grill at 9110 W Fairview Avenue builds its carne asada burrito on tortillas made in-house, and regulars point straight to the version loaded with potatoes and avocado. Southern California transplants name it the place that filled the gap after they moved to Boise, and the owner runs the counter with a warmth that turns first visits into standing orders.
The setup is a permanent stand with covered outdoor seating, casual and built for groups. The asada gordita and the carne asada tacos earn the same praise as the burrito, and the red and green salsas hold up against either. Lorena will make most orders to request, which is part of why the regulars keep coming back.
Location: 9110 W Fairview Ave, Boise, ID
Phone: (208) 484-7185
Highlights: Homemade tortillas; carne asada burrito with potatoes and avocado; asada gordita; covered outdoor seating; owner-run counter; SoCal transplant favorite
Website: Lorena’s Mexican Grill
4. Pop’s Treasure Valley Taqueria: Hand-Cut Potatoes in the Asada Burrito
Pop’s Treasure Valley Taqueria builds its carne asada burrito with hand-cut seasoned potatoes worked through the steak, a swap that sets it apart from the rice-and-beans standard and lands it on local fan-favorite lists.
Pop’s keeps the menu small on purpose, running street tacos, burritos, and quesadillas to focus on a few things done right. The family that runs it works the truck directly, parking at spots like Mother Earth Brewing around Boise with hours that shift by day. Check its Instagram before heading out, since the truck moves and the windows are short.
Location: 1630 S Broadway Ave, Boise, ID (truck, rotating)
Phone: (208) 449-4906
Highlights: Carne asada burrito with hand-cut potatoes; small focused menu; family-run truck; brewery pop-ups; San Diego-approved flavor
Website: Pop’s Treasure Valley Taqueria
5. Andrade’s Restaurante Mexicano: A Loaded Asada Burrito and a Full Bar on West Overland
Andrade’s Restaurante Mexicano at 4620 W Overland Road stuffs its carne asada burrito with perfectly seasoned grilled steak, and the kitchen took a #1 spot in a Boise Best Of vote on the strength of food that holds up across a long menu. The Latinx-owned restaurant pairs the burrito with one of the deeper tequila selections in the valley, which makes it the sit-down pick on this list.
The room runs large and lively, built for groups, with attentive service and a daily happy hour. Beyond the asada burrito, the carnitas plate, the al pastor, and the chorizo earn specific repeat praise, and the margaritas get named almost as often as the food. Hours run daily for lunch and dinner, with the full bar open alongside.
Location: 4620 W Overland Rd, Boise, ID
Phone: (208) 344-1234
Highlights: Generously stuffed carne asada burrito; Boise Best Of winner; deep tequila selection; full bar; group seating; daily lunch and dinner
Website: Andrade’s Restaurante Mexicano
Order a Carne Asada Burrito at Coa Cantina
Coa Cantina opens daily from 11am to 10pm, no reservations required. Carne asada comes off the flat-top into a flour tortilla with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo, backed by a self-serve salsa bar of roja, verde, and habanero and a tequila and mezcal program running alongside.
The Torro Restaurant Group’s track record across Barbacoa, Coa de Jima, and Coa del Mar backs the execution from day one. The eight-seat bar, community table, and patio shared with Sushi Shack put a solid asada burrito within easy reach in East Boise any day of the week. Find Coa Cantina at 3724 S Eckert Road in the heart of Harris Ranch. Visit our website for current menu details and seasonal offerings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a carne asada burrito?
A carne asada burrito wraps grilled, chopped beef, usually skirt or flank steak, in a flour tortilla with fillings like beans, guacamole, and salsa. The style comes out of Northern Mexico and the border region, where flour tortillas are traditional. The grill is what defines it, since the char on the steak carries the flavor.
What is the difference between a carne asada burrito and a California burrito?
A carne asada burrito centers on grilled steak with beans, guacamole, and salsa, while a California burrito swaps the beans and rice for french fries inside the wrap. Both build on the same grilled beef, and several Boise spots will sub fries on request. The California version is heavier and originated in San Diego.
Does Coa Cantina make its own tortillas?
Coa Cantina presses fresh corn tortillas throughout service rather than holding them warm or using pre-made shells. The carne asada burrito is folded in a flour tortilla, while the tacos and quesadillas use the fresh corn. The asada itself cooks to order on the flat-top.
What goes inside a carne asada burrito besides the steak?
A standard carne asada burrito wraps the grilled steak with beans, cheese, guacamole, salsa, and often rice. Some Boise kitchens swap the rice for hand-cut potatoes, which runs heartier and leans closer to a California-style build. Coa Cantina keeps its version focused on the flat-top steak with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo, then lets the self-serve salsa bar handle the heat.
Where can I get a carne asada burrito late at night in Boise?
Coa Cantina serves its carne asada burrito until 10pm seven days a week, one of the later daily windows among sit-down spots in East Boise. Most taquerias and trucks in the city close between 8pm and 9pm. For a later option, calling ahead or checking a truck’s social hours is the safer bet, since food-truck windows shift.
