The burrito just might be the perfect food. Seriously, what’s not to love? It features nearly every food group, making it a well-balanced meal (of sorts), and best of all, it's handheld. Though its origins are in Mexico, the burrito quickly became beloved stateside and ranks among the most iconic dishes in America. In honor of this iconic bundle of culinary joy, we’re pleased to present our seventh-annual ranking of the best burritos in America.

First things first: What, exactly, is a burrito? For today’s purposes, we’re talking about a completely customizable mixture of rice, beans, cheese, meats, vegetables, guacamole, pico de gallo, crema and maybe some hot sauce all wrapped up in a tidy, nearly bursting flour tortilla. The best burritos feature all those Tex-Mex flavors commingling to create a flavor bomb that’s tailor-made precisely to your liking.