The best breakfast burritos in Sacramento.

Bacon & Butter sits on Broadway in a residential stretch across from an elementary school, and it is a full brunch kitchen before it is a burrito stop. The menu leans on grilled cheese benedict, waffles, biscuits and a cinnamon roll that diners bring up often. The breakfast burrito sits among the savory plates, and diners who order it call it great.

Portions are the other thing diners notice. Plates are described as huge and generous, and once the order goes in, the food comes out quickly. One table praised the eggs Benedict, the avocado toast and the biscuits and gravy in the same meal as the burrito.

The line is the real planning item. Weekend waits have run long, the waitlist is taken in a line outside, and street parking fills fast. Diners who came midweek around lunchtime found seats at the counter with no line. That is the time to go, order the burrito, and let the visit match the praise.

Nopalitos on H Street in East Sacramento draws the most enthusiasm on this list. Diners describe visiting repeatedly and ordering nothing else, and one says the search for the best breakfast burrito in the city ended here. The burritos are large, fresh and hot, with eggs, potatoes and a mild house salsa.

Meat choice shapes the order. One regular recommends chorizo with cheese added and found bacon a bit too salty. Chile verde is another favorite, with tender pork in a sauce diners call exquisite, and machaca and smothered versions also show up. Ordering happens at the register, coffee is self-serve, and takeout arrives quickly.

Practical notes help. The dining room is small, parking can be hard, the kitchen is closed on weekends, and some diners report paying with cash or check only. Early weekday mornings work well, as does a takeout order eaten at a nearby park.

Tree House Cafe sits on Third Street in West Sacramento, a small cafe with a covered patio, picnic benches and a garden of greens and fruit trees. Diners describe a relaxed backyard feel, and the river walk is close enough for a stroll afterward. The inside is tiny, so most people eat outside.

The burritos are why it lands on this list. The bacon breakfast burrito is described as huge, stuffed with everything and lightly toasted. The vegan breakfast burrito has fans among plant-based diners, thanks to a tofu scramble with real flavor and marinated oyster mushrooms. Salsa and a cilantro lime sauce, also vegan, get praise.

Service draws mixed comments, and a few visitors reported slow orders, so a calm morning is the best bet. Order at the counter, take a number, and find a table. Parking is limited around the block, especially with construction nearby.

Roundhouse Deli on Alhambra Boulevard is a smoker-driven sandwich and taco shop that also makes a very good breakfast burrito. Diners notice the smoke from the parking area, and the tri tip is described as smokier than most. The breakfast burrito wraps that meat in a package about six inches long that one diner said kept hunger away for the rest of the day.

Tacos and sandwiches fill most of the menu, with tri tip tacos mentioned more than anything else. There is a train wreck sandwich, a loaded pastrami with fries, and daily specials. Prices are called reasonable for the quality, and counter service is called welcoming and quick to fix a mistake.

Seating is generous indoors and out in a quiet neighborhood. Busy times can mean a short wait, so calling ahead helps. The shop closes mostly in mid-afternoon, which makes breakfast and lunch the right windows.

Bistro Bravado is a small shop on 11th Street in downtown Sacramento, a short walk from the Capitol and a block from a Hyatt. It is takeout only, with patio seating outside, and on busy mornings the tiny room fills. Some mornings a single cook runs everything, and diners say orders still come out promptly.

The breakfast burrito is the main event. It holds several meats and arrives with a mild salsa verde. One diner who tries burritos everywhere called it among the best they had eaten from a non-taqueria, hearty but not greasy or heavy. A few wanted crispier potatoes, though the flavor drew praise.

Beyond the burrito, the sausage and gravy scramble is a hefty plate, and lunch specials such as a braised short rib bowl over mashed potatoes draw notice at a fair price. Diners also mention friendly, professional service from the team.

Panaderia Los Arcos on Fruitridge Road is a bakery and small market where orders go in at a counter past the groceries, and tacos are what most diners come for. Salvadoran and Guatemalan items sit on the menu next to Mexican ones, imported goods from Guatemala line the shelves, and a full salsa bar is a highlight.

Breakfast burritos are a smaller part of the story but a well liked one. The house Los Arcos burrito and the tocino burrito both have crispy fries inside, and a couple said each was big enough for two servings. A diner who prefers rice said these burritos are bigger than any other in Sacramento. Chorizo breakfast burritos, quesadillas and pan dulce also get praise.

The space is informal and a little crowded. Service is described as friendly, the owner as kind, and orders can be called in for takeout. Weekends bring caldos. This is a casual stop rather than a sit-down breakfast.

Jalapeños sits on 21st Street in Midtown, small enough that diners say it is easy to walk past. The room has plants, shaded outdoor seating and a relaxed feel, and the praise for the staff is steady. Tacos are the reputation, and tinga de pollo, carnitas and rajas con queso come up often.

Breakfast burritos are the quiet strength. Diners call them the best they have had or the best in town, and one suggests egg, cheese, bell peppers and sausage. A veggie breakfast burrito is described as very filling, and vegetarian and vegan options are clearly labeled, including a veggie hot dog.

Orders can be slow, even when placed ahead, so the burrito suits a morning with time to spare. Prices are called reasonable and portions generous. Horchata gets its own praise for not being too sweet.

Los Burritos Express is in an industrial part of Rancho Cordova on Sunrise Boulevard, set between auto recyclers right off the main road. Diners who expected little describe a clean place with friendly staff and a salsa bar. It is set up for ordering to go, and the man at the counter is described as kind and welcoming.

The breakfast menu earns the most praise. Chorizo, bacon, and ham, egg and potato burritos all get good words, and a regular who drives to two other favorites said the ham version was just as good or better. The portion is large enough that a pair shared one, and the spicy roasted salsa is a repeat favorite.

The menu goes beyond breakfast, with a CA burrito, super nachos and an asada chimichanga that diners enjoyed. Prices run a little high for some, and the shop closes early in the day, so breakfast or lunch is the time to go.

Chita's Taquería on Q Street is a small downtown spot that diners describe as a longtime Sacramento staple. A few tables serve mostly for waiting, and carry-out and delivery drivers keep a line moving, sometimes nearly to the door. The woman at the front is praised as sweet and consistent.

The chorizo breakfast burrito is the draw for this list. Diners call it consistent, made with a lot of cheese, and good value for the money. The regular breakfast burrito with sour cream and extra cheese drew one visitor's praise as among the best ever. Salsas matter here: tomatillo, mild red, red habanero and a green avocado salsa are all mentioned.

Online takeout ordering allows custom burritos, which suits the small room. Super burritos, chimichangas and flautas also appear in diner orders. Expect a wait at peak times, and plan on takeout or delivery if the tables are full.