PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Tasting Table released a list of the “absolute best” burritos in every state – naming one Oregon taqueria that started as a high school assignment.

Tasting Table – a food and drink news outlet – released the list September 1, explaining, “We wanted to take a look at some of the best burritos in every state, so we headed out to forums like Reddit to see what places were recommended and raved about, and we also checked out travel sites to see what places had visitors and locals alike going back.”

“In some cases, we found specific burritos. In other cases, we found restaurants that are serving up must-try burritos made better by the fact that they’re presenting a ton of options for building your own perfect meal. We took into consideration things like creativity in proteins and ingredient options, a commitment to freshness, and using scratch-made tortillas, putting together this list of the very best burritos out there — some of which will definitely inspire your next homemade creation,” Tasting Table wrote.

According to Tasting Table, the best burrito in Oregon is found at Taqueria Los Gorditos — highlighting the Portland restaurant’s vegetarian and vegan options.

“After getting started as a food truck in 2006 and expanding to several physical locations, Taqueria Los Gorditos has cemented itself as a Portland favorite, especially when it comes to the vegetarian and vegan options,” Tasting Table wrote.

“Chatter on Reddit is that the soy curls burritos are the sort of thing that customers have to force themselves not to get for every meal. Portions are hearty, ingredients are fresh, and it’s the sort of food that everyone — vegan, vegetarian, or otherwise — can enjoy,” the outlet said.

Taqueria Los Gorditos opened as a food truck in 2006 on the corner of 50^th and Division streets in Southeast Portland, according to the restaurant’s website.

The restaurant is run by the Cruz family, who explain on the restaurant’s website, “the truck actually began as an idea by Alicia…as a high school class assignment.”

Since then, the taqueria has grown to five brick-and-mortar locations, including two on SE Division St., along with locations on SE Powell Blvd., Northwest Davis St. and N. Killingsworth St.