Don’t be fooled by the name, a breakfast burrito is good any time of day and that’s just when any of the helpful people at Roberto’s Taco Shop is ready to serve them to you. As a matter of fact, they’re actually best late at night.

This isn’t some quickly thrown together smattering of the requisite ingredients. The finished product is as mighty as it is delicious. The tortilla is tightly-wrapped almost to bursting, which is a good thing. Warm, fluffy scrambled eggs; crispy, salty bacon; melted cheese; crispy, hearty potatoes.

The first bite is always monumental. Personally, I like to savor that moment. The warmth of the burrito in my hand builds the anticipation of the promised bliss to come.

The feeling I get from that first bite is akin to love at first sight. Only, unlike love, this feeling never loses its ardor by the onset of familiarity. The secret is in the salsa.

If I can’t say much about Roberto’s salsa bar, it’s only because I zero in on the spicy red salsa and never stray. It’s where everything comes together with the breakfast burrito. The salsa still has all the seeds from the peppers and it is hot. You can be as daring as you like, but just be mindful that too much could drown out the other flavors.

While I like to take my time with that first bite, it’s never long before my breakfast burrito-lust takes over. I lose all abandon and start gorging myself for all I’m worth.

The staff at Roberto’s is masterful at their craft.

There are several Robert’s around the valley. Every one I’ve been at has been good, but my favorite is at the intersection of Horizon Ridge and Eastern. Go late enough at night and one of the finest breakfast burritos to cross your lips will be your reward.

Of course, Roberto’s offers other Mexican fare. The tacos, rolled and standard, are amazing, as are the super nachos. But for me, Roberto’s is the home of the best breakfast burrito to be found in Las Vegas.