National Burrito Day freebees and deals: Where to get your Mexican food fix today, from Chipotle to Del Tacos

Burritos should be celebrated, because they are ingenious inventions that wrap deliciousness in a handy tortilla for extra convenience. National Burrito Day (today, Thursday, April 2, 2026) was created to do just that.

Here’s a little history about the origins of the yumminess before we dive into the freebies and deals to observe this glorious unofficial holiday.

A brief history of burritos

Burritos hail from Northern Mexico and were invented in the early 20th century.