Whopperrito
Gone. Launch coverage in August 2016 said it would run for three to four months, and it has not returned. No report dates the last day, so 2016 rests on that planned run. BK spelled it with two R's; much of the press used one.
Last verified Nov 1, 2026
A Whopper's seasoned beef, tomato and onion rolled into a tortilla, with queso where the mayo used to be. It was Burger King's swing at Chipotle, and it was gone before the year was out.
Filed under: Fast Food · the ’00s & later
📅 Timeline
- 2016In early June 2016 the Whopperrito turned up at Burger Kings around Hermitage, Pennsylvania, Warren, Ohio, and in parts of Texas, sold by a franchisee as a regional item.
- 2016On June 7, 2016, Burger King told NBC News there were no current plans to roll the Whopperrito out nationwide.
- 2016On August 8, 2016, Burger King announced a national launch for August 15 at a recommended $2.99, or $4.99 as a combo meal.
- 2016Launch coverage in August 2016 said the Whopperrito would be sold for three to four months, and no later national return has been reported.
❓ People also ask
What was in the Burger King Whopperrito?
Seasoned Whopper beef with tomatoes, onions, lettuce and pickles in a flour tortilla, with a creamy queso sauce taking the place of the Whopper's mayonnaise. Alex Macedo, then president of Burger King North America, pitched it as classic American fare with Tex-Mex flair.
Who came up with the Whopperrito?
A Burger King franchisee with restaurants in Ohio and Pennsylvania, using ingredients the kitchens already stocked. Burger King first described it as a local product, then took it national two months later.
Is the Whopperrito coming back?
There is no sign of it. Burger King's 2026 menu news has centred on a reworked Whopper and summer burger specials, and none of it mentions a tortilla.
🧾 Sources
- NBC News, Burger King's Whopperrito: Yes, It's Exactly What You Think It Is (2016)
- Fortune, Burger King's Whopperrito Is Going Nationwide (2016)
- CNBC, Burger King to roll out Whopperrito nationwide (2016)
- Bangor Daily News, Burger King takes aim at Chipotle devotees with Whopper burritos (2016)