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Chipotle debuting Carne Asada steak option this week

Photo courtesy of Chipotle Mexican Grill.

September 17, 2019

The newest item coming to the menu at Chipotle Mexican Grill is Carne Asada and the brand is celebrating with early VIP tasting events in New York and Los Angeles. The steak option will be available nationwide Thursday.

The premium protein is cut into slices, seasoned with fresh lime and finished with hand-chopped cilantro and a blend of signature spices, according to a press release. It has been officially approved for the Whole30 program, and is compliant with paleo diets.

Carne Asada is Chipotle's newest protein addition since the return of chorizo in September 2018.

"Our Carne Asada steak is amazingly tender, hand-cut and grilled fresh every day. It performed incredibly well in the test markets and we're excited to be introducing this terrific, new steak nationwide for a limited time," said Chris Brandt, chief marketing officer of Chipotle, in the release.

Customers nationwide can get Carne Asada delivered free every Sunday in September.