Burrito lovers across the United States will have reason to celebrate on April 3 as major restaurant chains launch promotions for National Burrito Day. The annual event, celebrated on the first Thursday of April, is marked by limited-time discounts and giveaways from major brands such as Chipotle, Qdoba, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and others.
From free burritos with purchase to sweepstakes offering food for a year, restaurants are enticing customers with new digital games and member-exclusive perks. National Burrito Day, while not an officially recognized holiday, has grown in popularity over the past decade as a springtime marketing tradition centered on one of America’s favorite handheld meals.
Why It Matters
National Burrito Day is a prime opportunity for fast-casual brands to engage loyal customers and attract new ones through rewards programs and social media promotions. Restaurants leverage the event to drive foot traffic and app engagement while showcasing new products and reward incentives.
“Last year, our Burrito Vault drove unprecedented fan engagement that resulted in our highest digital transaction day of all time,” Chipotle Chief Brand Officer Chris Brandt told Newsweek. “Now, we are giving them another chance to crack the code and score more free burritos.”
The day offers consumers a rare chance to enjoy their favorite meals at steep discounts—provided they know where to look.
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Where to Get Free Burritos on National Burrito Day
Many local chains are hosting promotions, including Chipotle, QDOBA, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Torchy’s Tacos, 7-Eleven, Speedway, Stripes and more.
Chipotle
At Chipotle, customers can participate in the Burrito Vault game, which launched in 2024 and has returned with bigger rewards. Through 11:59 p.m. on April 2, Chipotle Rewards members can visit UnlockBurritoDay.com to play a code-breaking game. The first person to solve the code each hour wins “Burritos for a Year,” Up to 2,500 others may receive buy-one-get-one (BOGO) codes that can be used via the app or in stores on April 3.
QDOBA
QDOBA is offering a BOGO burrito or bowl deal for rewards members who purchase an entrée and a drink. The promotion excludes quesadillas and is valid on April 3 only, both online and in-store. Customers must sign up for rewards to claim the deal, which can be used in stores, online or through the app.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moe’s Southwest Grill is hosting two promotions for National Burrito Day. The first is a BOGO deal on burritos and bowls. Customers must make an account to claim the offer online.
The second promotion is the “Burritos on Us for a Year” giveaway. According to the restaurant’s website, the one-day promotion runs from 9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. ET on April 3. It’s open to U.S. residents aged 13 and older who are Moe rewards members.
Participants can enter by either:
- With Purchase: Checking in via the Moe’s app when making a purchase, scanning a receipt, or ordering online through a Moe Rewards account.
- Without Purchase: Commenting on Moe’s official National Burrito Day post on Facebook or Instagram and tagging a friend.
Each valid action counts as one entry. Only one entry per method is allowed. The winner(s) will receive free burritos for a year.
Taco Bell
On April 3, Taco Bell is offering rewards members a burrito for $2 with a minimum purchase of $15.
Torchy’s Tacos
Torchy’s Tacos will sell $5 breakfast burritos in-store and via their website and waive delivery fees for online orders. The deal is available at all 129 locations.
Baja Fresh
From April 3 to 6, Baja Fresh is offering a BOGO burrito deal for online orders. To redeem, customers must enter the code “BURRITO” at checkout and be enrolled in the Club Baja Rewards program.
Del Taco
Rewards members can receive a free burrito with any purchase made on April 3 at Del Taco. This offer is valid for one day only.
El Pollo Loco
From April 2 through April 4, El Pollo Loco is hosting a three-day Burrito Block Party with special offers for Loco Rewards members. Promotions include Instagram-based discount codes for April 2, a BOGO burrito deal on April 3, and additional exclusive perks.
Full details are available on the brand’s Instagram page.
Dos Toros Taqueria
Dos Toros Taqueria is offering customers $5 off an order when customers order a burrito or burrito bowl on April 3. According to the company’s Instagram page, the discount is added when orders are placed through the app for delivery or pickup. Customers must be a rewards member to claim the offer.
Freebirds World Burrito
Grab a $6.99 burrito in-store only at one of Freebirds World Burrito locations to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 3. One-day only.
Rubio’s Coastal Grill
Rubio’s Coastal Grill is celebrating National Burrito Day on April 3 with $7.99 burritos. Customers should enter the code “BURRITO” for online orders or in the app. Customers ordering in-store can pull up the QR code on the company’s website. The offer is valid for any burrito and multiple burritos in a single purchase.
Tijuana Flats
Tijuana Flats is offering a special deal for National Burrito Day from April 2 through April 5. Customers who purchase an entree get a burrito for $3.89 using the code “NATBUR89.” The offer is valid for in-store, online and app orders.
The chain hosts a “Throwback Thursdaze” special every Thursday. For $7.99, customers can get a burrito or bowl, drink and chips. The offer is valid through the app, online or in stores.
7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes
7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes stores are offering $5 burritos from Laredo Taco Company. According to a company press release, customers can choose between a chicken fajita burrito, a shrimp fajita burrito, and a creamy chipotle shrimp burrito.
