National Burrito Day is an annual promotional event celebrated on the first Thursday in April, where numerous restaurants and food chains across the United States offer deals, discounts, and freebies on burritos. While the event is primarily observed in the United States, the information provided outlines a range of offers from various national and local chains, detailing eligibility criteria, redemption methods, and specific promotion periods. This article summarises the key deals and freebies available on National Burrito Day, focusing on the 2025 and 2026 events as documented in the source material.
The next National Burrito Day is scheduled for Thursday, 2 April 2026. The event typically features a variety of promotions, including buy-one-get-one (BOGO) offers, discounted entrees, free burritos with purchase, and exclusive rewards for loyalty programme members. Participation and specific offers may vary by location and are subject to change. Consumers are advised to check with individual restaurants for the most current information.
Key Deals and Freebies
The following offers were documented for National Burrito Day in 2025 and anticipated for 2026. All deals are subject to terms and conditions, and many require sign-up for a restaurant's rewards or loyalty programme to redeem.
Chipotle
Chipotle has run a digital game called the "Burrito Vault" ahead of National Burrito Day. In 2025, Chipotle Rewards members could visit UnlockBurritoDay.com to play a code-breaking game. The first person to solve the code each hour won "Burritos for a Year." Up to 2,500 other participants each hour received buy-one-get-one (BOGO) codes, redeemable via the app or in stores on National Burrito Day. Chipotle Rewards members who unlocked the vault after all BOGO codes were redeemed received 25 rewards points in the app. The company stated that the game was returning in 2025 with bigger rewards.
QDOBA
QDOBA offers a BOGO burrito or bowl deal for rewards members who purchase an entrée and a drink. The promotion excludes quesadillas and is valid on National Burrito Day only, both online and in-store. Customers must sign up for QDOBA rewards to claim the deal, which can be used in stores, online, or through the app. For National Burrito Day 2026, it is anticipated that new and existing QDOBA rewards members can enjoy a free burrito or bowl with the purchase of an entrée and drink.
Moe's Southwest Grill
Moe's Southwest Grill typically offers a BOGO deal on burritos or bowls on National Burrito Day. In 2025, customers could get a Buy One, Get One Free burrito or bowl at participating locations. Online redemption requires a Moe Rewards account and applying the reward at checkout. For 2026, a similar BOGO offer on burritos or bowls is anticipated, with online orders requiring a Moe's Rewards account. Additionally, Moe's Southwest Grill is hosting a "Burritos on Us for a Year" giveaway.
Taco Bell
For National Burrito Day 2026, Taco Bell is predicted to offer rewards members a discount on burritos when making an in-app purchase. Furthermore, a BOGO offer on Beefy 5-Layer Burritos is anticipated when ordering through third-party delivery services like DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub.
Taco John's
For National Burrito Day 2026, Taco John's is expected to offer rewards members a free (Beef) Meat & Potato burrito with any purchase. This offer is valid online, in-app, or in-store (by scanning an in-app QR code).
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill loyalty members could take advantage of a buy one, get one free offer on burritos between April 3 and 6, 2025. To redeem the deal, an online order was required using the code BURRITO2025. The offer was not valid on third-party delivery or third-party sites.
Barberitos
Barberitos offered customers a buy one, get one 50% off deal on any size burrito on National Burrito Day 2025, plus a gift card giveaway on social media.
Bubbakoo’s Burritos
Bubbakoo’s Burritos loyalty members could take advantage of a buy one burrito, get $5 off your next order deal at all locations in 2025.
California Tortilla
California Tortilla customers making any purchase through April 7, 2025, could take a shot at the chain’s in-store basketball hoop for the opportunity to win a free burrito or bowl.
Freebirds World Burrito
On National Burrito Day 2025, Freebirds World Burrito customers could score a regular-sized burrito or bowl for $6.99 in-store at all locations. An upgrade to a Monster size was available for an additional $3.
Miguel’s Jr.
Miguel’s Jr. customers could order two Bean, Rice & Cheese or Bean & Cheese burritos for $5 on April 3, 2025, at all locations while dining in, ordering takeout, or getting drive-thru.
Mi Rancho
Mi Rancho offered 20% off sitewide on National Burrito Day 2025 using the code ILOVEBURRITOS.
Pancheros
On National Burrito Day 2025, Pancheros offered customers several discount codes throughout the day at 9 a.m. CST, 11 a.m. CST, 2 p.m. CST, and 4 p.m. CST. The codes were available on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok.
Qdoba (Additional Offer)
In 2025, Qdoba offered rewards members “burrito insurance” on April 3. Details of this specific promotion were not provided in the source material.
Rubio's
For National Burrito Day 2026, Rubio's is expected to offer a discount on burritos when ordering online or in-app and using a promo code at checkout.
Surcheros
For National Burrito Day 2026, loyalty members will likely get an exclusive BOGO 50% off burritos deal (that includes free chips and salsa) at Surcheros.
Tijuana Flats
For National Burrito Day 2026, on Thursday, 2 April, customers can grab a discounted Tijuana Burrito (with chips) at Tijuana Flats.
Torchy's Tacos, 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes
These chains are listed as hosting promotions for National Burrito Day, though specific deal details were not provided in the source material.
Eligibility and Redemption
Many of the documented deals require participation in a restaurant's loyalty or rewards programme. For example, QDOBA, Moe's Southwest Grill, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, and Bubbakoo’s Burritos all specify that their offers are for loyalty members. Chipotle's Burrito Vault game requires Chipotle Rewards membership to play and redeem prizes.
Redemption methods vary. Some offers are valid for in-store, online, or app orders, while others are restricted. For instance, Baja Fresh's 2025 offer was valid only for online orders using a specific code and excluded third-party delivery. Chipotle's BOGO codes could be used via the app or in stores. Moe's Southwest Grill required a Moe Rewards account for online redemption.
Some promotions are time-sensitive. The Chipotle Burrito Vault game runs for a limited period before National Burrito Day, with codes redeemable on the day itself. Other offers, like Baja Fresh's BOGO, were valid for several days after the event.
Conclusion
National Burrito Day is a promotional event that provides consumers with opportunities to obtain free or discounted burritos through various restaurant deals. The offers documented for 2025 and anticipated for 2026 primarily involve BOGO deals, discounts, and free items with purchase, often requiring enrolment in a restaurant's loyalty programme. Redemption typically occurs in-store, online, or via mobile apps, with specific terms applying to each offer. Consumers interested in these deals should verify participation with their local restaurant and review the specific terms and conditions for each promotion.