CHIPOTLE has brought back a fan-favorite menu item and introduced a new way to enjoy it.
Fans first got a taste of Chipotle's carne asada in September 2019, and it became one of the most requested menu items.
After over 10 million customers ordered it during the first run, the company decided to sporadically bring it back.
The sliced steak is seasoned on the grill with a blend of signature spices including cumin, coriander, and oregano, and finished with fresh-squeezed lime juice and cilantro.
Starting today, the grilled steak option is back in restaurants, and there is a new way to enjoy it.
The last time carne asada was on the menu Chipotle hadn't yet introduced its quesadilla option.
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Now that it's back, diners can get carne asada quesadillas for the first time ever.
Chipotle's head chef, Nevielle Panthaky, recommends ordering the quesadilla with Monterey Jack cheese, fajita veggies, and sides of cilantro lime white rice, black beans, and sour cream for dipping.
"Over the past few years, our fans' passion for Carne Asada has rivaled any other Chipotle menu item," said Chris Brandt, Chief Brand Officer, in a press release.
"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."
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To celebrate the return of carne asada, Chipotle is offering a $0 delivery fee for customers who order it through the restaurant's app or website from September 14 through October 1.
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This addition comes after Chipotle's chief executive officer let customers know the company is working hard to keep costs low.
"The good news is we’re driving traffic, and, obviously, that traffic is resulting in same-store sales growth,” said Brian Niccol in a CNBC interview.
The company caught a break when the cost of avocados dropped, but it is still feeling the effects of inflated food prices.
Niccol said the company will "keep an eye on" costs and is prepared to adjust prices accordingly if they have to.
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