--- title: "Chipotle Reveals Red Chimichurri As Next Step In Menu Innovation" url: https://burnaze.com/article/985752c0-97e6-4480-893b-af189e2fbea1 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250929_chipotle_reveals_red_chimichurri_as_next_step_in_menu_innovation.html category: "Mexican" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Mexican" published: 2025-09-29T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-10-31T17:53:48.538Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # Chipotle Reveals Red Chimichurri As Next Step In Menu Innovation **TL;DR:** Chipotle is introducing Red Chimichurri as a limited-time menu item in the U.S. and Canada. The sauce is a tangy, delicious addition to Chipotle's menu, made with roasted garlic, fresh cilantro, chili peppers, and citrus juice. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-09-29. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250929_chipotle_reveals_red_chimichurri_as_next_step_in_menu_innovation.html).* ## Story - In response to guest passion around its dips and sauces, Chipotle is introducing Red Chimichurri on Tuesday, September 30 as a limited-time menu item in the U.S. and Canada - Prepared in-restaurant daily, Red Chimichurri is a tangy, delicious sauce that was curated to pair with Chipotle's Carne Asada and is available for a limited time. Guests can try it on the side to perfectly complement any Chipotle order - Chipotle Rewards members can try Red Chimichurri for free on September 30 Sauces are a core factor for Gen Z's cravings. Building off the success of Adobo Ranch, Chipotle's first new dip in five years that helped acquire new guests and drive incremental transactions, the brand is unlocking Red Chimichurri. Made with roasted garlic, fresh cilantro, chili peppers and citrus juice, Red Chimichurri packs irresistible flavor into every bite. Made each day, Red Chimichurri is prepared with only real ingredients and no artificial preservatives, colors or flavors and is served on the side to drizzle onto any entrée. "Red Chimichurri unlocks an all-new flavor profile that is unlike any menu item we introduced before," said Chris Brandt, President, Chief Brand Officer. "This is more than a new sauce – it's a new way for our fans to get creative and build the ultimate flavor combination." Nevielle Panthaky, Vice President of Culinary recommends three curated entrée pairings to enjoy with Red Chimichurri: - Carne Asada Burrito - Chicken Bowl - Sofritas Bowl Chipotle Rewards members can try Red Chimichurri for free on Tuesday, September 30. Carne Asada Meets Red Chimichurri Earlier this month, Chipotle brought back Carne Asada. Known for its bold flavor and loyal following, Carne Asada is marinated, then seasoned on the grill with a signature spice blend including cumin, coriander, garlic and oregano and sliced into perfect tender, juicy bites. The protein is finished with fresh-squeezed lime and hand-chopped cilantro for a deeply rich, satisfying flavor. Red Chimichurri pairs deliciously with Carne Asada and is an entirely new way to enjoy one of Chipotle's most beloved limited time offerings. 1 – Eligible Chipotle Rewards members receive one free side of Red Chimichurri with the purchase of at least one regular entrée. One-time use only. Valid only on 9/30/25 during regular business hours, after being added to participant's account. Valid for orders placed and fulfilled in-restaurant at participating Chipotle restaurants in the United States and Canada, and when ordering via the Chipotle mobile app or on the Chipotle website. Redemption is subject to availability at the time of redemption. May not be combined with other coupons, promotions, or special offers. A digital Reward coupon associated with a valid Chipotle Rewards account is required to redeem the offer. Presentation of valid Chipotle Rewards account required. Not valid on catering or orders on third party delivery platforms. "Regular menu entrée item" means a burrito, burrito bowl, single order of three (3) tacos, quesadilla (only available via the Chipotle App or on the Chipotle website), or a salad. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Restaurants (sector) - limited time offer (topic) - menu innovation (topic) - Chipotle (company) - Gen Z (person) - guest experience (topic) - Chris Brandt (person) - Chipotle Rewards (company) - dips and sauces (topic) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250929_chipotle_reveals_red_chimichurri_as_next_step_in_menu_innovation.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/985752c0-97e6-4480-893b-af189e2fbea1).