| Specification | Available options |
|---|---|
| Product type | Custom burrito boxes for takeaway and delivery foodservice |
| Primary use | Restaurant takeaway, food trucks, catering, counter service, and delivery |
| Burrito formats | Regular, large/loaded, breakfast, grilled, wet, and burrito-with-sauce-cup servings |
| Custom size / fit | Made to prepared burrito length × diameter × wrap thickness; sample testing recommended |
| Box styles | Hinged-lid, tuck-top, mailer-style, tear-away serving, sleeve and tray, compartment |
| Paperboard options | SBS / folding paperboard and coated board grades selected for the project |
| Kraft options | Natural kraft and white kraft paperboard |
| Corrugated options | Lightweight fluted boards such as E-flute or F-flute for heavier or oversized servings |
| Interior liners / wraps | Paper liner, folded wrap, end supports, and tray-style interiors where specified |
| Ventilation | Custom lid, side, or rear steam-release openings when required |
| Compartments | Sauce-cup holder, condiment section, or side-portion divider |
| Closures | Locking tabs, tuck flap, attached lid, sleeve, tear-away panel |
| Printing | CMYK, Pantone, digital, offset, flexographic; exterior and selected interior panels |
| Finishes | Matte, gloss, aqueous coating, and other finishes suitable for the specified pack |
| Artwork | Print-ready files with dieline, bleed, outlined fonts, and color references |
| Quote inputs | Prepared burrito dimensions/weight, sauce level, quantity, style, material, liner/vents, artwork, delivery location |
Custom Burrito Boxes for Takeaway and Delivery
Custom Burrito Boxes are paper-based cartons made to contain and present prepared burritos for counter service, takeaway, food trucks, catering, and delivery. Dimensions, board choice, liner or wrap options, ventilation, closure, and printing are developed around the finished serving—not a generic food carton.
Burritos vary in length, diameter, filling weight, sauce level, wrap style, and serving temperature. A compact breakfast burrito needs a different fit from a large loaded serving, and a wet burrito needs a different containment approach from a dry wrapped burrito. Browse related options in our food and beverage packaging category when building a wider takeaway lineup.
Size the Box Around the Prepared Burrito
Measure the burrito after it is fully prepared and wrapped the same way it will be packed for customers. Confirm length, widest diameter, wrap thickness, filled weight, sauce containers, and the clearance needed to remove the serving without tearing the tortilla.
A box that is too narrow can compress fillings toward the ends. A box that is too long can let the burrito slide during delivery. A structural sample filled with the actual burrito should be tested before full production.
| Burrito format | Packaging consideration | Suggested structure |
|---|---|---|
| Regular burrito | Full length, diameter, and wrapped thickness | Compact rectangular carton with locking lid or tuck top |
| Large / loaded burrito | Total length, widest point, and filled weight | Deeper side walls; reinforced base when weight is higher |
| Breakfast burrito | Length, diameter, grease level, and serving temperature | Ventilated carton with suitable liner or board selection |
| Grilled burrito | Surface heat, oil level, and tortilla texture | Structure with controlled steam openings and grease-aware liner option |
| Wet burrito | Burrito dimensions, sauce volume, and tray depth | Deeper lined base with secure lid; test for sauce containment |
| Burrito with sauce cup | Burrito size plus condiment-container diameter | Divided layout with fitted sauce-cup section |
Burrito Box Styles and Serving Formats
Structure should match burrito size, wrapping method, service type, and how the customer opens the pack.
| Box style | Best use | Useful features |
|---|---|---|
| Hinged-lid | Standard takeaway and delivery | Attached lid, locking tabs, liner, vents |
| Tuck-top | Counter service and compact burritos | Front-flap closure, printable panels, reinforced base |
| Mailer-style | Delivery and branded presentation | Folded side walls, end supports, optional tear strip |
| Tear-away serving box | Burritos eaten from the package | Perforated lid or panel for hand access |
| Sleeve and tray | Premium presentation | Printed sleeve with inner tray |
| Compartment box | Burrito plus salsa, queso, or sides | Sauce-cup holder or divider |
For other takeaway meal formats in a restaurant program, see Custom Take Out Boxes or Custom To-Go Boxes.
Materials, Liners and Moisture / Grease Considerations
Board grade is matched to burrito weight, print needs, and expected grease or moisture exposure. Options commonly used on burrito programs include SBS paperboard, kraft paperboard (natural or white), coated board where specified, and lightweight corrugated such as E-flute or F-flute for oversized or heavier servings.
Meat, cheese, oil, beans, sauces, guacamole, and sour cream can transfer grease and moisture into untreated board. A grease-aware board selection, coating, or separate paper liner/wrap can be specified according to the recipe. The correct board, liner, coating, or wrap should be selected according to the intended food-contact position, grease/moisture exposure, serving temperature, and delivery conditions. Material and coating performance should be confirmed for the intended food and service conditions; testing with the actual prepared product is recommended.
Ventilation, Sauce Cups and Compartments
Hot burritos release steam after packing. Small ventilation openings on the lid, side walls, or rear panel can help manage condensation when balanced with heat retention and spill control. Grilled and breakfast burritos may benefit from more ventilation than wet burritos, which prioritize sauce containment.
| Interior feature | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Paper liner or wrap | Extra layer between burrito and board; helps manage grease contact |
| End support | Limits forward/backward movement in delivery |
| Sauce-cup section | Holds salsa, queso, or dip upright beside the burrito |
| Divider | Separates the burrito from another component in a meal set |
| Vent opening | Helps release steam when hot servings are packed |
- Separate sauce cups often provide cleaner delivery than adding thin liquid directly inside the burrito cavity
- Wet burritos usually need a deeper base and a liner/tray approach selected for sauce volume
- A standard shallow carton should not be assumed to contain large volumes of thin sauce without testing
Printing and Restaurant Branding
Exterior and selected interior panels can carry restaurant logos, brand colors, burrito variety names, ingredients or allergen callouts, reheating guidance, QR codes, website, or promotional messaging. Printing methods can include CMYK, Pantone, digital, offset, or flexographic production depending on quantity and artwork. Finishes such as matte or gloss coating, and selected decorative options where suitable for the pack, can be specified with the artwork.
What to Send for a Quote
Accurate pricing depends on how the burrito is packed and how the carton will be printed and finished. Useful inputs include:
- Prepared burrito dimensions, wrap thickness, and filled weight
- Sauce or grease level and serving temperature
- Quantity and preferred box style
- Material preference plus liner, vent, or compartment needs
- Print colors or artwork and delivery location
For a preliminary estimate before final pricing, use the Custom Box Packaging Cost Calculator, then share a sample or photos of the prepared serving for structure confirmation.
Measure the burrito after it is fully prepared and wrapped the same way it will be packed. Confirm length, widest diameter, wrap thickness, filled weight, and space needed for sauce cups or easy removal. A sample filled with the actual serving should be tested before full production.
Wet burritos usually need a deeper base, a more secure lid, and a suitable liner, wrap, or coated board selected for the sauce level and serving temperature. A standard shallow folding carton should not be assumed to contain thin liquids—test the structure with your recipe and expected delivery time.
Hot burritos release steam after packing. Small lid, side, or rear openings can help manage condensation when heat retention and spill control are balanced for the recipe. Grilled and breakfast burritos may need more ventilation than wet burritos, which prioritize sauce containment.
Yes. Compartment layouts can hold a sauce cup upright beside the burrito, or a divider can separate side portions. Share the cup diameter and burrito dimensions so the dieline keeps both items secure.
Provide prepared burrito dimensions and filled weight, sauce or grease level, serving temperature, quantity, preferred box style, material preference, liner or vent needs, print colors or artwork, and delivery location. You can also use the Custom Box Packaging Cost Calculator for a preliminary estimate.
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