It's time to buckle up and get excited because this is a day that will stay in your memory for a long time. If you're really into burritos, tacos, and anything else you can put guacamole on, this is a big deal. We can all agree that there are few moments as exciting, important, and life-changing as a new Chipotle menu item. Today, news of the new Chipotle Carne Asada was finally shared with the world. That's right, this is a new protein option that's going to be a game changer, and it's time for steak lovers to rejoice.
Chipotle Rewards members learned today that the new menu item will be rolling out nationwide on September 19, so there's no need to wait too long. It was tested in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Fresno, California, with great success, and Rewards members in New York and Los Angeles were able to attend early VIP tastings. But now it will be available everywhere for a limited time.
"Our Carne Asada steaks are exceptionally tender, hand-cut and grilled fresh daily. It performed extremely well in test markets and we're excited to launch this great product nationwide for a limited time new steak," Chipotle Chief Marketing Officer Chris Brandt explained in a press release.
The steak is seasoned with lime and finished with hand-chopped cilantro and spices—it's also officially approved for the Whole30 program and Paleo-friendly, so if you're following a specific diet, there's plenty here It can get people excited. Diet plan. Or, if you're like me and your diet plan includes eating your weight in chips and guacamole, I'm sure you can fit Carne Asada into the mix somehow.
If you're a big Chipotle fan, you probably know that Carne Asada is Chipotle's biggest menu change since reintroducing the sausage in September 2018. Of course, they did find other ways to mix things up. We recently saw them testing Queso Blanco, and a lot of fans were very excited about this smooth and spicy cheese. They're notoriously funny like scratch-off stickers, and I can't decide if this is the best or worst decision a company has ever made. But if you really want to keep up with everything happening at Chipotle (and score some great deals), the launch of the Chipotle Membership Rewards program this year is a major shift.
Under the program, you earn 10 points for every $1 you spend in restaurants, online or in the app. The more you eat, the more points you earn, and when you earn 1,250 points, you'll get a free entree. There are also other benefits such as extra points days, surprise rewards, bonus points for trying new things and of course finding out about new developments like Carne Asada before anyone else. If you love tacos and love loyalty, this is a beautiful thing - and who doesn't?
Oh, and if you want to try Carne Asada but don't want to leave the house ( dream ), remember you can get free Chipotle delivery on Sundays in September with orders of $10 or more.
So, get ready for September 19th, because you'll be seeing the new Carne Asade across the country, and if you wait until Sunday, you can even get it on the cheap. At this point, Chipotle is just spoiling you.
