Chipotle is known for its customizable menu, and now customers may add another protein. The fast-casual Mexican chain will serve Carne Asada
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.
Chipotle launched Carne Asada in September 2019 and was a hit. The company estimates that over 10 million people ordered the item
following its inception, with roughly half being first-time guests, in a news release. Chipotle's "most requested menu items on social media,"
Chipotle's customizable quesadilla and Fajita Quesadilla offer the Carne Asada for individuals who want to try something new.
"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
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."
Customers can order fajita veggies to make this quesadilla a Fajita Quesadilla. After the TikTok ingredient combo went viral
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.