While April 1 is known for being a national day of jokes and pranks, April 3 is known for something a little more appetizing – burritos.
The burrito, which translates to “little donkey,” likely arose from the co-mingling of foods in Mexico with that of Europeans, who arrived after the Spanish conquest in the 16th century, wrote Jeffrey Pilcher, a professor of food history at the University of Toronto, in his book “Planet Taco: A Global History of Mexican Food.”
Burros, or donkeys, likely inspired the name “burrito” because street vendors sold burritos from baskets carried by burros. Donkeys often also bore a cylindrical bedroll similar in shape to the food we now know and love.
Here’s where you can get deals and freebies in honor of National Burrito Day this Thursday, April 3.
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Moe’s Southwest Grill offers BOGO deal on National Burrito Day
On April 3, customers can get a Buy One, Get One Free burrito or bowl at participating Moe’s Southwest Grill locations.
Online redemption requires a Moe Rewards account and applying the reward at checkout, according to the chain.
Chipotle brings back popular Burrito Vault game ahead of National Burrito Day
Chipotle is bringing back its popular digital game, Burrito Vault, to give away more than 150,000 BOGO entrée codes ahead of National Burrito Day.
Beginning at 9 a.m. ET on Monday, March 31,
Chipotle Rewards members in the U.S. and Canada can access the Burrito Vault game by visiting UnlockBurritoDay.com.
“Players must guess the exact burrito order combination, ingredient by ingredient, to unlock the bank,” the company said in a news release Monday. “Prizes are available for the first 2,500 Chipotle Rewards members who successfully decipher the Burrito Vault Code each hour.”
Chipotle Rewards members who unlock the vault after all the BOGO codes have been redeemed will receive 25 rewards points in the app, the chain said.
“Last year, our Burrito Vault drove unprecedented fan engagement that resulted in our highest digital transaction day of all time,” said Chris Brandt, Chief Brand Officer, in the news release. “Now, we are giving them another chance to crack the code and score more free burritos.”
Additionally, Chipotle is offering a $0 delivery fee to all Chipotle Rewards members ordering via Chipotle.com, Chipotle.ca and the Chipotle app with code “DELIVER.”
Qdoba offers ‘burrito insurance’ on National Burrito Day
On April 3, Qdoba is giving customers a free extra burrito as “burrito insurance” to ensure they enjoy a flavorful meal on National Burrito Day, according to the company.
For one day only, Qdoba Rewards members will receive a free entrée with the purchase of any entrée and a drink, excluding quesadillas.
“With our Burrito Insurance promotion, QDOBA ensures our guests can enjoy their favorite burritos without worry on National Burrito Day,” said Jon Burke, Vice President of Digital and National Media at QDOBA, in a news release.
Baja Fresh offers BOGO burrito deal on National Burrito Day
is offering a buy one burrito, get one burrito free deal this week in honor of National Burrito Day.
Customers can place an online order and use the code “BURRITO” at checkout to get the limited-time offer, the company said in a news release. Customers must sign up for the free loyalty rewards program or already have a Club Baja Rewards account to redeem the offer.
Baja Fresh told USA TODAY the offer is valid from April 3-6 and is only redeemable online.
More National Burrito Day deals
Here are a few more companies and chains offering deals on National Burrito Day:
- Torchy’s Tacos is offering $5 Breakfast Burritos and $0 delivery fees on all orders through torchystacos.com and in-store on April 3.
- Maverick and Kum & Go are offering Maverick’s Adventure Club and K&G’s Rewards members a 50% discount on all burritos at over 800 combined locations on April 3. Additionally, Maverik’s upgraded Nitro cardholders can redeem a free burrito at Maverik locations.
- Surcheros is offering its loyalty members a Buy One Burrito and Get One for 50% Off deal on April 4.
- Miguel’s Jr. is celebrating National Burrito Day by offering two Bean, Rice & Cheese or Bean & Cheese burritos for $5.
- Rubio’s Coastal Grill is offering multiple burritos for $7.99 each on April 3 using the code “BURRITO” at checkout on the Rubio’s app or website.
- Chronic Tacos is offering a Buy One, Get One Free Burrito deal on April 3, available exclusively to loyalty members through the Chronic Tacos app.
- Bubbakoo’s Burritos is offering loyalty members a buy one burrito, get $5 off your next order promotion, available at all locations nationwide.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].
