El Famous Burrito
Football-sized burritos rolled on Route 59 for over forty years.
NapervilleFood Editor
Local team review · February 2025
El Famous Burrito has been rolling oversized burritos on Route 59 for over forty years, and the consistency of that run speaks louder than any marketing campaign. Their football-sized burritos are the calling card, thick flour tortillas packed tight with your choice of protein, rice, beans, and a generous layer of fresh salsa. We went with the Chicken Burrito, a solid rendition that balanced seasoned chicken with creamy beans and enough rice to make it a complete one-handed meal. The Steak Fajita Taco brought grilled peppers, onions, tomato, guacamole, and sour cream together with seasoned steak in a combination that punched well above its price tag. The Burrito Bowl format lets you skip the tortilla and eat the same fillings over rice, keeping things flexible for the carb-conscious crowd. The space itself is fast-casual and functional, designed for quick orders and takeout rather than lingering dinners. Four decades of serving Naperville has built El Famous a reputation that newer spots are still chasing.
Insider Tip
Forty-plus years of practice — the football-sized burritos are the format that built the brand, order accordingly.
About the Restaurant
El Famous Burrito is a family-owned Mexican restaurant on Route 59 with over 40 years of history serving Naperville and the Chicago suburbs. Known for its famous football-sized burritos, fresh salsas, and affordable prices, the restaurant offers authentic Mexican fare in a fast-casual setting.
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Details
Route 59 Corridor
Open in Maps →Best For
Casual Eats
Takeout
Fast Casual
Local Favorite
Amenities
What this restaurant offers
Dine-In
Takeout
Cards accepted
Own lot
Menu Highlights
Signature dishes worth trying
Chicken Burrito · $11.84
Seasoned chicken, rice, beans, salsa in flour tortilla
Steak Fajita Taco · $6.37
Steak, grilled peppers, onions, guacamole, sour cream, rice
Steak Taco · $5.69
Seasoned steak taco on corn or flour tortilla
Beef Burrito Bowl · $13.62
Beef, rice, beans, salsa, toppings over rice base
Chicken Torta · $11.34
Mexican sandwich with chicken, toppings on telera roll
Shrimp Burrito · $18.18
Grilled shrimp burrito with rice and beans