Where To Celebrate 'National Burrito Day 2021' In California

CALIFORNIA — Burrito lovers, rejoice Thursday, April 1, as it's "National Burrito Day." (Yes, it's a thing, no April Foolin'.)

To help you celebrate, we've rounded up a few specials offered at Golden State restaurants to mark the occasion.

This list, of course, is a mere mini-sampling of California's bountiful, burrito landscape. If you know of eateries in your neighborhood with burrito specials— or, perhaps, the best burritos ever — spread the word, and share with fellow readers in the comments section.

Scroll through, enjoy, and Happy National Burrito Day, from Patch!

NOTE: Always check with establishments to confirm specials are proceeding as planned.

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BAJA FRESH: Buy one burrito, get one 50% off on April 1, at participating locales and while supplies last. Show this post here at checkout or use code BajaBurrito21 online at checkout. To redeem the promo code online, log in here or create a Club Baja Rewards account. See details. Location finder here.

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CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL: To celebrate "National Burrito Day," Chipotle will give away $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in Bitcoin — making it the first U.S. restaurant brand to offer a crypto-currency giveaway. To play along, join the new interactive game, "Burritos or Bitcoin,"and carry out a mock "chiptocurrency" rescue mission. You'll have 10 tries to guess a valid, six-digit code for chance to win a free burrito or up to $25,000 in Bitcoin. See game details here. The game runs April 1, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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CHRONIC TACOS: Get $7 off orders of $20 or more on April 1 at the SoCal-founded chain when using the GrubHub app or website. The deal applies to all menu items, including the Surf & Turf Burrito, potato tacos and the California Burrito made with French fries. Info here. Find locations here.

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DEL TACO: This could be the BOGO motivation to give this new menu item a whirl: the $5 Epic Honey Chipotle BBQ Crispy Chicken & Bacon Burrito. This loaded-up burrito features crispy chicken strips, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, tortilla strips, Honey Chipotle BBQ & ranch. On April 1, patrons can buy one "Epic" burrito and get one free, via the Del Taco app. Details on offer here. Find shops here.

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DESCANSO MEXICAN RESTAURANT: Buy a margarita April 1, and get a burrito for half-price. The deal applies to dine-in, patio dining or takeout. Open 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Descanso is at 1555 Adams Ave., Costa Mesa.

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EL POLLO LOCO: A BOGO! Buy one burrito, and get one free Thursday, April 1. And members of the "Loco Rewards" program can score a free, second burrito via the El Pollo Loco app — a freebie good anytime in April. Follow this link for the BOGO coupon and details. To take advantage of the additional free burrito, join Loco Rewards prior to National Burrito Day by downloading the app and signing up. Info on that here. Location finder here.

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IHOP: Just in time for "National Burrito Day," the chain launched its limited-time Burritos & Bowls menu, starting at $5.99 in breakfast, lunch & dinner varieties – all of which can be wrapped in a warm flour tortilla or served in a bowl. Among options: "The Classic," with scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, cheese and hash browns; "Country Breakfast," featuring eggs, ham & sausage, peppers & onions, cheese and hash browns; and "Spicy Shredded Beef," with beef, poblano & serrano peppers, onions, cheese, avocado and a side of poblano queso. Info here. Location finder here.

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MIGUEL'S CALIFORNIA MEXICAN COCINA: Enjoy $8 Pop's Burrito & Carne Asada Burritos, and add a house margarita for $3 with a burrito purchase. The deal is available for dining, takeout and online ordering. Ole to that! Miguel's is at 2715 Lakeshore Drive, Corona.

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MIGUEL'S JR.: Celebrate with bean, rice & cheese and bean & cheese burritos for $1.99 apiece on Thursday. Offer is good all day for drive-thru, takeout or online orders. No promo code needed. Miguel's Jr. locales are listed here. Info on burrito offer here.

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POQUITO MAS: While it does not appear a burrito special is forthcoming, we wanted to alert you, readers, to a freebie offer from the Studio City-founded restaurant chain. Enter here for a chance to win lunch for two. Find Poquito Más locales here.

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QDOBA: If you can hold off for one day until April 2, you can score free delivery from participating locations when using code IMPOSSIBLE at checkout. Among burrito options: chicken; steak; fajita veggie; and the IMPOSSIBLE™ plant-based option. See free delivery details here. Location finder here.

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RUBIO'S: Take $2 off any burrito on the menu Wednesday, March 31 and Thursday, April 1. And as a bonus ... for every burrito sold over those two days, Rubio’s will donate a meal to the non-profit Feeding San Diego. Order online here or through the app, and enter coupon code MKTG1068 at checkout, or scan the QR code on this coupon in restaurants. Check here for your nearest locale.

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SOMBRERO MEXICAN FOOD: Buy a burrito online, and get a second one for 50% off. To order: Add both burritos to cart, and enter code Burrito50 at checkout. Info here. Valid at participating locations in San Diego County April 1 only. Find shops here.

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