It's National Burrito Day! Here's where you can get some hot deals
Burrito fans, your day has arrived.
Thursday is National Burrito Day and Mexican chains are going the whole enchilada and passing along hot deals that include buy-one-get-one and discounted entrees.
The made-up food holiday is held on the first Thursday of April each year.
According to an analysis by Womply, a small business software provider, National Burrito Day is in the middle of the pack for the year's sales days at Mexican restaurants, ranking No. 158 out of all 365 days.
"On National Burrito Day, you can enjoy your favorite wrap without getting swallowed up by big crowds," said Brad Plothow, vice president of brand and communications for Womply. "Foot traffic to Mexican restaurants is basically flat, so go get yourself a burrito at your favorite local eatery.”
And what's the most popular type of burrito?
According to Grubhub, bean burritos were the favorite kind and also the No. 1 food of 2018 based on orders placed on the mobile food-ordering and delivery service's website and app.
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The deals
Here are the deals available at participating locations Thursday. To be on the safe side, check with your closest location before heading out. Also, some will require you to have a restaurant's app or be signed up for emails.
California Tortilla: Burrito Elito members who purchase a burrito or burrito bowl on Thursday and use their Burrito Elito card will get an email the next day for a free burrito or bowl valid through April 12. Sign up for the rewards program at www.californiatortilla.com/burrito-elito.
Chipotle: Get free delivery on all orders $10 and up Thursday on all orders placed through the Chipotle app or website, or through DoorDash. The chain also teamed up with YouTuber and super-fan David Dobrik by making his go-to Chipotle order the brand’s official National Burrito Day burrito, the company said in a statement. The Dobrik Burrito includes brown rice, black beans, chicken, mild salsa, two scoops of corn salsa, a sprinkle of cheese and a side of guac for dipping. The special is available through April 7, but only for digital orders on Chipotle’s app and website. If you're dining in, don't forget Chipotle has a new rewards program and a freebie after you use it for the first time – free chips and guac.
Del Taco: With the Del App and a minimum $5 purchase, get a free half-pound Bean & Cheese Burrito for National Burrito Day Thursday. Download the app at www.deltaco.com/app.
Moe's Southwest Grill: Locations nationwide have $5 burritos Thursday.
QDOBA Mexican Eats: To celebrate National Burrito Day, QDOBA is offering rewards members triple points Thursday. Sign up for the free program at www.qdoba.com.
Tijuana Flats: Every Thursday is "Throwback Thursdaze" at participating locations. Get select burritos, chips and a drink for $5.99. For $1 more, get a steak burritos. This offer is not valid on specialty burritos.
More deals: Some local restaurants and smaller chains also will National Burrito Day with specials. Check social media accounts to find additional offers.
Another Thursday deal: Starbucks Happy Hour
Not related to National Burrito Day, but Starbucks has one of its Happy Hour events Thursday. Starting at 3 p.m, Starbucks Rewards members can buy a handcrafted grande espresso drink for $3.
This deal has been loaded on Starbucks Rewards members accounts. Non-members can sign up for the offer by creating an account at www.starbucks.com. You can either add a Starbucks gift card to the account or choose an instant digital card when setting up the account.
Thursday's offer excludes hot and iced brewed coffee, ready-to-drink beverages, Starbucks Reserve beverages and Frappuccino blended beverages.
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