National Chimichanga Day

A deep-fried burrito, which is either genius or redundant depending on your perspective.

National Chimichanga Day on September 26 celebrates the deep-fried burrito, one of the iconic dishes of Tex-Mex and Sonoran Mexican cuisine. The chimichanga is a flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, cheese, and meat, folded into a rectangular package and deep-fried until golden and crispy. Its or