National Burrito Day 2023: The first Thursday of April is National Burrito Day (on April 6 this year). The day honours everyone’s fondness for burritos. Since the 1930s, the Mexican dish has only been available in American restaurants, despite its worldwide popularity. Can you imagine a time when there were no burritos? Celebrate with us today’s holiday by eating as many burritos as you desire. We do not judge here.
WHEN IS NATIONAL BURRITO DAY 2023?
National Burrito Day is observed on the first Thursday of April, which will be April 6 this year.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL BURRITO DAY
Nobody dislikes burritos. The Mexican dish is a national favourite, and everyone enjoys their burritos in a particular way: with beans or meat, salsa, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and vegetables. There is a debate as to whether rice belongs in a burrito (we’ll let you choose your side).
The earliest historical reference to a burrito is found in the 1895 edition of the “Dictionary of Mexicanisms.” It is possible that this term, which means “little donkey” in Spanish, refers to the packs and bedrolls that donkeys once carried. The definition described a burrito as a “rolled tortilla containing meat or other food.” The dish first gained popularity in Guanajuato and Guerrero before gaining traction in the United States.
Originating near Fresno and Stockton, California, modern burritos (tortillas stuffed with beans and hot sauce) first appeared on restaurant menus in the 1930s, beginning at the El Cholo Spanish Café in Los Angeles. The first recipe for the popular dish appeared in Erna Fergusson’s “Mexican Cookbook” in 1934.
Burritos have evolved throughout time. American burritos contain numerous ingredients, whereas Mexican burritos contain only meat and beans. In 1964, the first frozen burrito was sold. Chimichangas are now the affectionate term for fried burritos. Breakfast burritos were first introduced by Tia Sophia’s in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1975. A tortilla is stuffed with bacon, potatoes, chilli, and cheese for breakfast. In 2014, Taco Bell introduced its own popular breakfast burrito.
Burritos can be enjoyed by nearly everyone, making them one of the most popular Mexican foods worldwide. National Burrito Day is the ideal occasion to satisfy your hunger with your favourite Mexican flavours.
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TRADITIONS
With savoury fillings such as chicken and beef and a variety of other ingredients including vegetables, rice, and cheese, burritos are flavorful and popular. In addition, condiments such as guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo have their own fan base.
The day’s custom is to consume as many variations of the burrito as possible. Burritos are served at social gatherings, with various meat, vegetable, and cheese options available. Deshebrada burritos are on the spicier side, whereas authentic Mexican burritos have thin, small tortillas.
People try various types of burritos and even venture out of their comfort zone by ordering burritos with unusual ingredients like french fries and sushi.
Burrito variations, such as the burrito bowl and the chimichanga, receive equal attention on National Burrito Day. To commemorate the holiday, a number of Mexican restaurants and eateries are offering special deals on burritos or limited-edition flavours.
NATIONAL BURRITO DAY ACTIVITIES
Make burritos
There is only one foolproof way to celebrate National Burrito Day: by eating burritos! Beef, taco seasoning, beans, rice (or rice substitute), flour tortillas, and cheddar cheese are all you need. Cook the beef with taco seasoning, spread beans on tortillas, and then top with rice, cheese, and the beef. Roll the tortilla into a burrito, and you’re ready to go!
Throw a party
Host a burrito party so you can celebrate with your closest friends over everyone’s favourite Mexican dish. Set up your party as a burrito bar for the most convenient method of customising burritos to each individual’s specifications. Provide tortillas and a variety of fillings so that everyone can customise their burrito to their liking.
Visit your neighbourhood restaurant
Everyone is fiercely loyal to their favourite Mexican restaurant, and no, Chipotle and Taco Bell do not count. Visit your favourite restaurant and order your preferred burrito. You will be doing something kind for both local businesses and yourself. It’s a situation in which everyone benefits.
5 BREAKFAST BURRITO FACTS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
It made American cuisine popular.
Burrito evolved from New Mexican cuisine into Southwestern and Tex-Mex cuisine.
It has more alternatives than you believe
Breakfast burritos may traditionally contain scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheese, peppers, salsa, onions, chorizo, bacon, or sour cream.
It’s popular in Mexico, too.
While the breakfast burrito originated in the United States, breakfast burritos, tacos, and tostadas are ubiquitous in Mexico.
Fast food restaurants adore it
In the late 1980s, McDonald’s introduced a breakfast burrito. Today, Burger King, Sonic Drive-In, Hardee’s, Carl’s Jr., and Taco Bell sell the food.
Also a type of street food
Burritos for breakfast are a popular ready-to-eat item sold by street vendors.
NATIONAL BURRITO DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | April 1 | Thursday |
| 2022 | April 7 | Thursday |
| 2023 | April 6 | Thursday |
| 2024 | April 4 | Thursday |
| 2025 | April 3 | Thursday |
