National Burrito Day, observed annually on the first Thursday in April, is a one-day promotional event where restaurants across the United States offer deals on burritos. The event provides opportunities for consumers to access free burritos, buy-one-get-one (BOGO) offers, discounted entrees, and other promotions. In 2025, National Burrito Day occurred on April 3. The next observance is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026. Participation, offers, prices, and local availability may vary by location and are subject to change. Consumers are advised to verify details with their local restaurant before visiting.
The day features a range of promotions from national chains and local favorites. Deals often require specific actions, such as signing up for a loyalty program, using a promo code, or making a qualifying purchase. Some offers are exclusive to app users, online orders, or rewards members. The following sections detail the promotions that were available for National Burrito Day 2025 and the anticipated deals for 2026, based on information from promotional articles and brand announcements.
National Burrito Day 2025 Deals and Freebies
In 2025, numerous restaurant chains participated in National Burrito Day on April 3. The promotions ranged from BOGO offers to discounted burritos and free items with purchase. Many deals required enrollment in the restaurant’s loyalty program or the use of a specific promo code. The following offers were reported for 2025.
National Chains and Widespread Offers
Several national chains offered significant promotions for National Burrito Day 2025. These deals were often available online, in-store, or via the restaurant’s mobile app.
Chipotle: Chipotle launched a digital game called the "Burrito Vault" ahead of National Burrito Day. Rewards members could participate by guessing the exact burrito order combination to unlock a Buy-One-Get-One (BOGO) entrée code. The game gave away more than 150,000 BOGO codes. The first 2,500 Chipotle Rewards members who successfully deciphered the Burrito Vault Code each hour received a prize. Players who unlocked the vault after all BOGO codes were redeemed received 25 rewards points in the app. Chipotle’s Burrito Vault game was a return of a popular promotion from the previous year, which resulted in the brand’s highest digital transaction day of all time.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Moe’s offered a buy-one-get-one-free deal on burritos or bowls on April 3. This offer was valid for rewards members at participating locations. For online redemption, customers needed a Moe’s Rewards account and were required to apply the reward at checkout. The single-use deal could not be combined with other offers.
Qdoba: Qdoba provided "burrito insurance" to rewards members on April 3. While the specific details of "burrito insurance" were not fully elaborated in the source data, Qdoba’s general National Burrito Day offer for new and existing rewards members was a free burrito or bowl with the purchase of an entree and drink.
Taco Bell: Taco Bell offered a $2 burrito promotion when customers spent $15 on April 3. Additionally, for National Burrito Day 2026, Taco Bell is anticipated to offer rewards members a discount on burritos for in-app purchases and a BOGO deal on Beefy 5-Layer Burritos when ordering through third-party delivery services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub.
Additional Restaurant Promotions in 2025
Other restaurants, including regional chains and local favorites, also participated with various offers.
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill: Loyalty members could take advantage of a buy-one-get-one-free offer on burritos from April 3 through April 6. To redeem the deal, customers had to place an online order using the promo code BURRITO2025. The offer was not valid on third-party delivery sites or orders.
Barberitos: Barberitos offered a buy-one-get-one-50% off deal on any size burrito on National Burrito Day. The chain also ran a gift card giveaway on social media.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos: Loyalty members could receive a $5 reward on their next order with the purchase of any entree on April 3. The reward was valid from April 4 to April 10.
California Tortilla: Customers who made any purchase through April 7 could participate in an in-store basketball hoop game for a chance to win a free burrito or bowl.
Chronic Tacos: Reward members at select locations could get buy-one-get-one-free burritos using the app.
Chuy’s: For every "Big As Yo Face" burrito sold on April 3, Chuy’s donated $1 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Dank Burrito: This restaurant offered a buy-one-get-one-free deal on burritos.
Freebirds World Burrito: Customers could get a regular-sized burrito or bowl for $6.99 in-store at all locations on National Burrito Day. An upgrade to a Monster size cost an additional $3.
Miguel’s Jr.: Miguel’s Jr. offered two Bean, Rice & Cheese or Bean & Cheese burritos for $5 on April 3. The deal was valid for dining in, takeout, or drive-thru orders.
Mi Rancho: Mi Rancho provided a 20% discount sitewide for TODAY.com readers using the promo code ILOVEBURRITOS.
Pancheros: Pancheros released several discount codes throughout National Burrito Day at specific times: 9 a.m. CST, 11 a.m. CST, 2 p.m. CST, and 4 p.m. CST. The codes were available on the restaurant’s Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok accounts.
Rubio’s: Rubio’s offered a discount on burritos for orders placed online or in-app, requiring a promo code at checkout.
Tijuana Flats: From April 2 to April 5, customers could get a Tijuana Burrito with chips for a nostalgic price of $3.89.
Barrio Burrito Bar: This location offered regular burritos with protein options for $5.99.
Buritto Shak: The restaurant provided a buy-one-get-one 50% off deal on all burritos and bowls.
Freebird’s World Burrito: In addition to the $6.99 burrito deal, Freebird’s World Burrito offered a buy-one-get-one-free offer on select Fire-Grilled Chicken Burritos on April 3, valid in-app, in-store, and online. On April 2, they ran Instagram story giveaways for codes for free and discounted burritos. On April 4, they offered free delivery on all app and online orders with a $15 minimum purchase, plus additional Instagram giveaways.
Anticipated National Burrito Day 2026 Deals
Based on 2025 promotions and brand patterns, several restaurants are expected to offer deals for National Burrito Day on Thursday, April 2, 2026. These anticipated offers are predictions based on previous years and should be verified closer to the date.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Moe’s is anticipated to offer a BOGO deal on burritos or bowls on National Burrito Day 2026. Online orders will likely require a Moe’s Rewards account.
Qdoba: Qdoba is expected to offer new and existing rewards members a free burrito or bowl with the purchase of an entree and drink on National Burrito Day.
Rubio’s: Rubio’s is likely to offer a discount on burritos for online or in-app orders, which may require a promo code.
Surcheros: Loyalty members are predicted to receive an exclusive BOGO 50% off burritos deal, which may include free chips and salsa, on National Burrito Day 2026.
Taco John’s: Taco John’s is expected to offer rewards members a free (Beef) Meat & Potato burrito with any purchase. The offer is anticipated to be valid online, in-app, or in-store by scanning an in-app QR code.
Tijuana Flats: Tijuana Flats is expected to offer a discounted Tijuana Burrito with chips on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Nitro Cardholders: Nitro cardholders are anticipated to enjoy a free burrito on National Burrito Day 2026.
How to Access National Burrito Day Deals
Consumers can maximize their savings on National Burrito Day by preparing in advance. The following steps are generally applicable based on the 2025 promotions.
Join Loyalty Programs: Many deals, such as those from Moe’s Southwest Grill, Qdoba, Baja Fresh, and Bubbakoo’s, are exclusive to rewards or loyalty members. Signing up for these programs is often free and can be done through the restaurant’s website or mobile app.
Download Restaurant Apps: Mobile apps are a common platform for accessing exclusive deals. For example, Chronic Tacos’ BOGO offer required the app for reward members. Chipotle’s Burrito Vault game was also accessed through its app.
Use Promo Codes: Some online offers require a promo code at checkout. In 2025, Baja Fresh used the code BURRITO2025, and Mi Rancho offered a 20% discount with the code ILOVEBURRITOS.
Check Social Media: Restaurants like Pancheros and Freebirds World Burrito announced discount codes and giveaways on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok.
Verify Participation: Offers are valid only at participating locations. Consumers are advised to call their local restaurant or check the website before visiting to confirm the deal is available.
Understand Purchase Requirements: Some deals are BOGO, requiring the purchase of one item to get the second free or discounted. Others, like the free burrito with entree and drink purchase at Qdoba, have specific purchase requirements.
Check Validity Dates: While National Burrito Day is a one-day event, some promotions extend over a few days, like Baja Fresh’s offer from April 3-6. It is important to note the specific dates for each deal.
Conclusion
National Burrito Day is a recurring promotional event that provides U.S. consumers with opportunities to access free burritos, BOGO offers, and discounts from a variety of restaurants. The 2025 event featured a wide range of deals from national chains like Chipotle, Moe’s, and Qdoba, as well as regional and local restaurants. Many promotions required enrollment in loyalty programs, the use of promo codes, or specific purchase actions. The next National Burrito Day is scheduled for April 2, 2026, with anticipated deals from several chains based on previous years’ patterns. To take advantage of these offers, consumers should join restaurant loyalty programs, download mobile apps, monitor social media for codes, and verify deal availability at their local participating locations. All offers are subject to change, and terms and conditions apply.