National Burrito Day: A Delicious Celebration of a Mexican Favorite

Fun Ways to Celebrate National Burrito Day

National Burrito Day occurs on the first Thursday of April (April 3 this year). The day honors everyone’s love for burritos. The popular Mexican dish is known globally, but it has only appeared in American restaurants since the 1930s. 

Background of National Burrito Day

Mexican cuisine is a beloved choice, and each person prefers their burrito in a specific style – featuring beans, or meat, salsa, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and veggies. The discussion continues on if rice should be included in a burrito (we’ll allow you to choose your stance in the debate). 

The earliest recorded reference to a burrito can be found in the “Dictionary of Mexicanisms,” published in 1895.

 The term means “little donkey” in Spanish, and it may relate to the packs and bedrolls that donkeys used to transport. The definition stated that a burrito is a “tortilla that is rolled, containing meat or other ingredients inside.” The dish gained fame initially in Guanajuato and Guerrero before its popularity spread north to the United States. 

Contemporary burritos (tortillas filled with beans and spicy sauce) first emerged around Fresno and Stockton, California, before being featured on restaurant menus in the 1930s, beginning with the El Cholo Spanish Café in Los Angeles. Recipes for the well-known dish were first published in 1934 in Erna Fergusson’s “Mexican Cookbook.” 

Burritos have evolved throughout the years. American burritos contain numerous ingredients, whereas Mexican burritos are typically filled solely with meat and beans. The initial frozen burrito was marketed in 1964. Fried burritos have endearingly come to be called chimichangas. In 1975, Tia Sophia’s in Santa Fe, New Mexico, introduced breakfast burritos. The morning meal features a tortilla filled with bacon, potatoes, chili, and cheese. In 2014, Taco Bell introduced its own well-liked take on a breakfast burrito. 

Burritos can be savored by almost anyone, making it one of the most commonly consumed Mexican foods worldwide. National Burrito Day offers an ideal chance to satisfy your cravings with beloved Mexican tastes. 

Timeline of National Burrito Day

• 1895 Book of Burritos- Burritos are referenced in the “Dictionary of Mexicanisms” and gained popularity in Guanajuato and Guerrero, Mexico. 

• 1930 Featured in Restaurants- Burritos make their debut on restaurant menus in California, beginning with the El Cholo Spanish Café in Los Angeles. 

• 1934 Burrito Recipes- Erna Fergusson’s “Mexican Cookbook” presents recipes for the home chef. 

• 1975 The Rise of Breakfast Burritos- Tia Sophia’s brings breakfast burritos to Santa Fe, New Mexico. 

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What does the Burrito Vault Game Entail? 

The game tests players to accurately identify the precise burrito mix. To access the vault, players need to accurately identify a burrito order, element by element. A fresh vault code is issued every hour, and the first 2,500 members to solve the code will receive a BOGO code each hour. During the event, there will be 157,500 BOGO codes available to claim. 

Additionally, the first participant to solve the code every hour will receive complimentary burritos for one whole year.

National Burrito Day Globally

Country	Holiday	Occasion	Date
Sweden	Waffle Day	An opportunity for the Swedish to honor their cherished waffles.	March 25
New Zealand	National Chocolate Fish Day	That holy day when New Zealanders consume chocolate fish. Yes, it truly exists.	May 11
South Korea	Black Day	In Korea, single individuals observe Black Day by enjoying black noodles.	April 14
Germany	National Soup Day	As winter starts to arrive, our friends in Germany warm up by enjoying a bowl of soup.	November 19
Australia	National Marshmallow Day	A day for our Australian friends to savor some roasted marshmallows and a mug of hot chocolate.	May 18

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Activities for National Burrito Day

• Prepare Burritos: The only guaranteed way to properly celebrate National Burrito Day is by enjoying burritos, naturally! You only require beef, taco seasoning, beans, rice (unless you prefer to omit the rice), flour tortillas, and shredded cheddar cheese. Prepare the beef using the taco seasoning, layer the beans on the tortillas, and finish with rice, cheese, and the seasoned beef. Wrap the tortilla like a burrito, and you’re all set!

• Throw a Social Gathering: Throw a burrito gathering to celebrate everyone’s beloved Mexican meal with your dear friends. To make it easy to customize all those burritos to everyone’s preferences, organize your gathering as a burrito bar. Offer tortillas along with a variety of fillings, allowing everyone to create their burrito just the way they prefer.

• Go to your Neighborhood Family Eatery: Each person has a beloved Mexican eatery they are fiercely loyal to – and no, Chipotle or Taco Bell doesn’t qualify. Go to your favorite eatery and request your beloved burrito. You’ll be performing a kind act for nearby businesses and for your appetite as well. It’s a beneficial scenario for all parties involved.