Burritos with everything as Britain falls for Mexican food

Number of Mexican restaurants across UK has risen by 71% in the last year, with chains such as Wahaca and Barburrito overtaking burger businesses

The UK is riding a Mexican culinary wave with burrito outlets now the fastest growing type of eatery on the high street.

In the last year alone, the number of Mexican restaurants, led by brands such as Wahaca and Barburrito, has risen by 71%. The growth has even outstripped the upmarket burger phenomenon, which has seen newcomers Byron and Five Guys mount a serious challenge to McDonald’s and Burger King.