Leftovers
How long does Tacos / Burritos (assembled) last?
High confidence
Safety concern
How long does Tacos / Burritos (assembled) last? fridge 2–3 days, freezer 3 months (unwrapped). Plus spoilage signs, sources, and an unopened-vs-opened note.
Fridge
2–3 days
Pantry
Refrigerate only
Freezer
3 months (unwrapped)
Sealed / unopened: N/A
Signs Tacos / Burritos (assembled) has gone bad
- Mold (often on cheese or sour cream), sour smell, slimy filling.
- Soggy fermented tortilla.
Discard immediately if
- Past 4 days in the fridge for most cooked foods
- Any sour or off smell
- Bubbling, fizzing, or visible mold
Why guidance varies
Cooked food safety depends on how quickly it was cooled to 40°F, container depth, and whether it stayed under the 2-hour danger zone limit before refrigerating.
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Sources for this answer
- A USDA FSIS — Leftovers and Food Safety — Storage windows and refrigeration guidance for this category.
- A FoodSafety.gov — 4 Steps to Food Safety — Date-label interpretation and food-safety baseline.