National Burrito Day
April 3, Thursday
The origin of burrito is associated with the northern part of Mexico, in particular with the region of Chihuahua. The term "burrito" is translated as "donkey", possibly due to the similarity of the shape of the bundle to the bales that donkeys carried.
The popularity of burritos in the United States began to grow in the mid-20th century with the development of fast food and Mexican cuisine. In cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego, burritos have become an integral part of culinary culture.
Interesting facts about burritos
Mission burrito. A special type of burrito, popular in San Francisco. It is distinguished by its large size and a large amount of filling.
The largest burrito in the world was prepared in 2010 in Mexico and weighed more than 12 tons.
Frozen burritos became popular in the United States in the 1970s and remain a convenient snack today.