National Burrito Day 2023: Metro Phoenix deals start Wednesday with free Chipotle burritos
National Burrito Day is Thursday, April 6, and tons of Mexican food chains are getting in the spirit with deals, discounts and freebies.
While we know that the best burritos are found not at chains, but at local haunts, like the 16 spots that faced off recently for the 2023 Phoenix Burrito Bowl, we still won't say no to some free Chipotle for lunch. And while a Taco Bell burrito feels like a misnomer, if you're going to go far that guilty pleasure, you might as well round out the experience with a free grilled cheese burrito (What is that? A quesadilla? Try it and let us know.)
So take advantage of these deals so you can save your dollars for a fancy fish burro from Chula Seafood some other day.
Here's a look at the best deals, discounts and free burritos you can score for National Burrito Day in metro Phoenix.
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Chipotle to give away 10,000 free burritos for National Burrito Day
National Burrito Day is so much fun, Chipotle Mexican Grill is starting a day early.
Chipotle is letting burrito lovers get a head start on Wednesday giving away 20,000 burritos through Grubhub – burritos were the most ordered dish on the delivery service in 2022, Chipotle says.
An offer for a free burrito will automatically be added to Chipotle orders on Grubhub with a subtotal of at least $20, while supplies last through April 8 (one redemption per customer). Prior to checkout, select one eligible burrito from the Chipotle menu and the discount will automatically apply; no promo code is needed.
On Thursday, Chipotle will also give away 10,000 free burritos on Twitter. Throughout the day, free burrito codes will be posted on the @ChipotleTweets account and followers can text the code to 888-222 for a chance to win a free burrito.
Also on Thursday, all Chipotle burrito orders are delivered free with promo code "DELIVER."
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Taco Bell's National Burrito Day deal
Taco Bell has extended Burrito Day deals: You can get a free Grilled Cheese burrito with a $20 minimum order in the Taco Bell App April 6-9 (limit one per user; you can substitute the beef in the Grilled Cheese burrito for a small fee).
Delivery orders also can get a free burrito April 6-9 with a $20 minimum order on DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates and Grubhub (all burritos qualify).
Rubio's Burrito Day Deal: $7.99 Burritos
Rubio’s Coastal Grill will have every burrito on its menu – including its Shrimp and Bacon Burrito, Puerto Nuevo Burrito featuring Langostino Lobster, and the Chicken Burrito Especial – for $7.99. You can order multiple burritos for $7.99, and no additional purchase is necessary. Simply order online at Rubios.com, or through the app, and enter coupon code BURRITO at checkout, or scan the QR code at restaurants.
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El Pollo Loco's Burrito Day Deal: BOGO burritos
El Pollo Loco will give new and existing Loco Rewards members on Thursday a buy one, get one free deal redeemable for all burritos on the El Pollo Loco menu. Valid on Thursday, April 6 only. Customers who order via the app or El Pollo Loco website will get free delivery. Also starting Thursday through May 5, each day El Pollo Loco will be a Loco Rewards member one million points – making 30 Pollo Millionaires over the 30 days.
Beyond National Burrito Day, new customers who sign up for the newly redesigned Loco Rewards program will get a free Original Pollo Bowl with any purchase, valid for 14 days.
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex
Mesquite Fresh Street Mex is celebrating by offering 50% off of ALL burritos on the menu at all Valley locations (excludes the Old Town Scottsdale taco stand, which does not sell burritos).
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: National Burrito Day 2023: freebies and discounts in metro Phoenix
