The lines form early at this Mission Hills pop-up, and for good reason. Every day — well, Wednesday to Saturday at least — is a sellout at this unassuming sidewalk stand, even though ownership sets up shop at 6:30 a.m. sharp. The steak burrito is the classic on the menu, but real ones know to opt for the chilaquiles burrito and add extra meat.

Ringed with potato and weighing in at several pounds (at least it feels that way), the Lucky Boy burrito is a thing of gigantic beauty. No wonder it’s consistently ranked as among the best in greater Los Angeles — and is known to be one heck of a hangover cure.

Everyone loves Tacos Villa Corona in Atwater Village. That’s why weekend sidewalk waits can sometimes stretch to an hour or more, though most hangers-on agree the time spent salivating at the simple a.m. burritos — including the unadorned papas and chilaquiles burritos and the nopales burrito stuffed with spinach and cheese — is ultimately more than worth it.

The most famous creation at Fairfax hotspot Cofax is undoubtedly the breakfast burrito, a near-legendary affair that can be served vegetarian or with a collection of possible meats, plus those smoked potatoes. The quintessential order is the chorizo burrito with the addition of avocado, the latter ingredient giving an extra layer of creaminess to balance the crisp tortilla seal.

Rich with braised pork, crispy smashed potatoes, smoked chile, and softened eggs, the breakfast burrito at Doubting Thomas is a masterpiece of a meal.

The Rooster is the first standalone restaurant from Rouha Sadighi, the chef behind the Rooster Truck. Now, customers can snag a Rico Suave breakfast burrito with tater tots and avocado every day from a single location instead of chasing Sadighi’s truck all over the city.

Hoover Street’s Happy Taco hides well under the radar of most breakfast burrito-goers, and that’s okay with locals who swear that the fried egg and hash brown creation is among the city’s best. Bacon and sausage are available here, of course, and so is carne asada.

The breakfast burrito at Macheen’s residency inside of Milpa Grille in Boyle Heights has developed something of a cult following, thanks to its technique-forward design with soft-scrambled eggs, extra-crispy tater tots, and surprising use of Swiss cheese.

Though La Azteca may be better known for its non-breakfast options, the breakfast burrito at this East Los Angeles tortilleria packs a punch. Options include asada and eggs, chorizo and eggs, and more. Plus, they serve breakfast until 2 p.m. For an off-menu breakfast burrito option, order the chile relleno and add a fried egg.

There are many things to like about Guerrilla Cafecito’s breakfast burritos, not least of which is their hefty sizes. Better still are the creamy, just-firm-enough eggs that provide much-needed lift to the burritos without being soggy or runny. It all blends together best in the chorizo and potato version, for a bite of soft, spicy breakfast bliss.

Lily’s is a far Westside staple, known to Malibu locals and travelers alike for its filling morning breakfast burritos with lots of cheese and, unusually, beans.

Sunny Venice star Great White is all about the Australian influences in its menu, from flat whites to summery lunchtime bowls. The breakfast burrito is all LA though, a mix of melty, stringy cheese, soft eggs, and fried tater tots.

The weekend breakfast burritos at this do-it-all South Bay destination are more than a hit: they’re a sensation. Hundreds of burritos sell each Saturday and Sunday, and for good reason. The soft eggs, crispy bacon, and tater tots are a killer combo, as is the addition of just enough green onion.