Phoenix's Los Dos Molinos named best burrito in 2026 reader poll

The 40-year-old family-run Mexican restaurant won the city's annual burrito bracket competition.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:23pm

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A high-contrast, silkscreen-style illustration of a single burrito icon repeated in a grid, rendered in a bold, neon color palette that transforms the everyday dish into modern pop art.The vibrant, iconic Adovada Burrito from Phoenix's beloved Los Dos Molinos restaurant takes center stage in a celebratory pop art tribute.Phoenix Today

Los Dos Molinos, a longtime family-owned Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona, has been named the winner of the 2026 Phoenix Burrito Bracket, a reader-voted competition to determine the city's best burrito. The 40-year-old restaurant is known for its New Mexican-style cuisine and was praised by customers for its signature Adovada Burrito, which features slow-roasted pork in a red chile sauce.

Why it matters

Los Dos Molinos has been a Phoenix institution for decades, surviving the city's ever-changing restaurant landscape by staying true to its family recipes and New Mexican culinary traditions. The restaurant's win in the burrito competition highlights the enduring appeal of local, independent eateries that offer unique regional specialties over national chains.

The details

Los Dos Molinos has been operated by the same family since it opened in 1986. The restaurant is known for its New Mexican-style dishes like enchiladas, tamales, and the award-winning Adovada Burrito, which features slow-roasted pork in a red chile sauce. On April 3, 2026, manager Roman Vitale was filmed preparing the Adovada Burrito, which is topped with a fried egg.

  • Los Dos Molinos opened in 1986.
  • The restaurant was named the winner of the 2026 Phoenix Burrito Bracket on April 7, 2026.

The players

Los Dos Molinos

A 40-year-old family-owned Mexican restaurant in Phoenix, Arizona, known for its New Mexican-style cuisine and signature Adovada Burrito.

Roman Vitale

The manager of Los Dos Molinos who was filmed preparing the restaurant's award-winning Adovada Burrito.

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What they’re saying

“Oh goodness, I'm going to cry,”

— Roman Vitale, Manager

The takeaway

Los Dos Molinos' victory in the Phoenix Burrito Bracket demonstrates the enduring appeal of family-owned, independent restaurants that offer unique regional specialties. The restaurant's 40-year history and commitment to traditional New Mexican cuisine have helped it thrive in a competitive market and earn the loyalty of local diners.