How do you make a DIY burrito costume?

Wrap yourself in a tan or tortilla-printed blanket, secure it with safety pins, and hot glue green, red, and yellow felt pieces to the top collar to look like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.

What should I wear under a burrito costume?

Wear simple, lightweight black or neutral clothing like a t-shirt and leggings so you don't overheat inside the wrap.

How do I make the foil wrapper look realistic?

Use silver metallic spandex fabric or wrap heavy-duty aluminum foil over a poster board base to prevent tearing as you walk.

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Burrito Costume

The ultimate comfort food, wrapped up and ready for Halloween.

The burrito costume is a hilarious, crowd-pleasing choice for food lovers who value comfort and humor. Perfect for parties or food-themed group outfits, this look typically features a cylindrical body wrap resembling a flour tortilla, topped with colorful felt fillings like lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes. You can easily buy a pre-made tunic or DIY your own using a tan blanket and metallic foil accents.

Difficulty: Easy
Time: ~20 min
Budget: $15–45

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What you need for a Burrito costume

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Burrito tunic or tortilla blanket
A round, realistic flour tortilla print blanket or a structured foam burrito tunic.
DIY: Use a large tan fleece blanket or a beige bedsheet.
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Silver metallic fabric or foil
A wide strip of silver metallic spandex fabric or heavy-duty aluminum foil to wrap around the lower half.
DIY: Wrap the bottom half of your body in actual heavy-duty kitchen foil over cardboard.
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Colorful craft felt sheets
Green, red, and yellow felt sheets cut to look like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and grated cheese peeking out from the top.
DIY: Cut wavy strips of green felt for lettuce, red squares for tomatoes, and thin yellow strips for cheese.
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Neutral base layers
A simple black or white t-shirt and leggings or jeans to wear underneath the wrap.
DIY: Wear any comfortable, plain clothes from your closet.
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Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Burrito costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗

How to put it together

1
Put on your neutral base layers to keep the focus on the burrito wrap.
2
If using a tortilla blanket, wrap it snugly around your torso, leaving your arms free, and secure it with safety pins or Velcro.
3
Cut wavy shapes from green felt for lettuce, small squares from red felt for tomatoes, and thin strips from yellow felt for cheese.
4
Safety pin or hot glue the felt fillings to the inside top edge of the tortilla wrap so they spill out visually near your collar.
5
Wrap a wide band of silver metallic fabric or heavy-duty aluminum foil around the lower half of your torso to mimic a classic foil-wrapped takeout burrito.
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Secure the foil layer with double-sided tape or safety pins, ensuring you can still walk comfortably.

Makeup & hair

Keep your hair and makeup simple and natural, or wear a green or red headband to mimic extra toppings.

Burrito for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up as a Burrito and a bottle of Hot Sauce or a bowl of Guacamole.
group: Go as a full Mexican food menu, including a Taco, Avocado, Hot Sauce, and a bag of Tortilla Chips.
kids: Use a round tortilla swaddle blanket to turn a baby or toddler into a cozy 'baby burrito'.
Plus size: A loose tortilla blanket wrap is highly adjustable and comfortable for all body types.
pet: Dress your dog in a small tortilla-print pet coat with felt toppings attached to the back.

Tips

Make sure the bottom of the wrap is loose enough or ends high enough to allow you to walk and sit comfortably.
If using real foil, reinforce it with a layer of duct tape on the inside so it doesn't rip when you move.
Bring a small bowl or bag of actual tortilla chips as a fun, interactive prop to share with friends.

Burrito costume FAQ

How do you make a DIY burrito costume?: Wrap yourself in a tan or tortilla-printed blanket, secure it with safety pins, and hot glue green, red, and yellow felt pieces to the top collar to look like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
What should I wear under a burrito costume?: Wear simple, lightweight black or neutral clothing like a t-shirt and leggings so you don't overheat inside the wrap.
How do I make the foil wrapper look realistic?: Use silver metallic spandex fabric or wrap heavy-duty aluminum foil over a poster board base to prevent tearing as you walk.

Did you know? The word 'burrito' translates to 'little donkey' in Spanish, though the exact reason for the name remains a culinary mystery.