Huge queue forms outside Liverpool city centre restaurant

A gigantic line of people formed in Liverpool city centre today to get free food on World Burrito Day.

The ECHO previously reported how Mexican chain Tortilla were offering free burritos to all customers who arrived with a loyalty card after 2pm on Thursday. The restaurant is aiming to break last year's record and give out 500,000 burritos at their various sites across the UK.

The extensive line of people that formed on Lord Street in Liverpool City Centre was compared to ‘Beatlemania’ by one Facebook commenter.

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Others were comparing it to the huge queue that formed when TikTok star Made By Mitchell came to the Metquarter last month. Some debated whether or not the waiting time was worth it.

Patricia said: “I’d sooner come back another day and pay full price…” while John agreed, adding: “I’d rather go buy some food than wait in that.” Sean said: “it’s like Beatlemania”.

One person seemed concerned that the food would run out due to the volume of people, as Rose said: “[You] could be in the queue for an hour then they run out”.

Other information about the World Burrito Day giveaway

• The freshly made burritos with vegan and vegetarian options usually cost up to £9

• World Burrito Day is celebrated on the first Thursday in April

• Tortilla serves over 7 million burritos annually

• Each reward is single use only - only one burrito available per person

• Offer can be redeemed on a MEDIUM burrito or naked burrito only

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