Chipotle Brings Back Fan-Favorite Menu Item For a Limited Time
Chipotle is delighting meat-lovers with its newest announcement.
The food chain has revealed its fan-favorite Carne Asada—which is pre-marinated, then seasoned on the grill with a blend of signature spices like cumin, coriander, and oregano, and finished with fresh squeezed lime and hand-chopped cilantro—is hitting grills once again across the U.S. and Canada, as the meat option makes a comeback for a third time to the Mexican-inspired eatery's menu.
On Wednesday, Sept. 13, the news of the popular item, which first made its debut in 2019 and briefly returned in 2020, was unveiled by the brand. Additionally, fans can order the protein as part of a customized quesadilla.
"Over the past few years, our fans' passion for Carne Asada has rivaled any other Chipotle menu item," said Chris Brandt, Chief Brand Officer. "Now, we've answered the call, brought back this iconic protein, and introduced an entirely new way to try Carne Asada with the Carne Asada Quesadilla."
The restaurant even offered a suggestion for newbies of the limited-time offering. The announcement noted, "For guests trying Carne Asada for the first time and passionate Carne Asada fans alike, Chipotle's Head Chef Nevielle Panthaky recommends a Carne Asada Quesadilla with fajita veggies and sides of cilantro lime white rice, black beans, and sour cream for dipping."
To make the comeback even more sweet (or, rather, savory), Chipotle is offering a $0 delivery fee offer on all Carne Asada orders placed through its official app and website from Thursday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 1.
It's unclear how long the protein will stick around this time, so fans of the flavorful meat should get their hands on it while they can!
