Chipotle Is Finally Bringing Back Everyone's Favorite Steak

Chipotle is known for its customizable menu, and now customers may add another protein. The fast-casual Mexican chain will serve Carne Asada

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The returning steak is marinated and grilled with cumin, coriander, and oregano in the U.S. and Canada. Freshly squeezed lime and hand-chopped cilantro finish it.

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Chipotle launched Carne Asada in September 2019 and was a hit. The company estimates that over 10 million people ordered the item 

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following its inception, with roughly half being first-time guests, in a news release. Chipotle's "most requested menu items on social media," 

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Chipotle's customizable quesadilla and Fajita Quesadilla offer the Carne Asada for individuals who want to try something new.

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"Over the past few years, our fans' passion for Carne Asada has rivaled any other Chipotle menu item," stated chief brand officer Chris Brandt in 

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a news release. "Now, we've answered the call, brought back this iconic protein, and introduced a new way to try Carne Asada with the Quesadilla."

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Customers can order fajita veggies to make this quesadilla a Fajita Quesadilla. After the TikTok ingredient combo went viral

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Chipotle is giving free delivery on all Carne Asada app and website orders from Sept. 14 to Oct. 1, 2023, to celebrate the steak's return.

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