US EditionChipotle relaunches one of its most-requested items
Chicken al Pastor returns Feb. 10 as Chipotle's most-requested protein, boosting trial and offsetting traffic declines with early access for rewards members.
- The company will roll out Chicken al Pastor starting Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in the US, Canada, the UK, France, and Germany, as announced in a Tuesday press release.
- Facing about a 0.8% third-quarter same-store traffic decline, Chipotle Mexican Grill relies on limited-time offerings as internal guest purchasing data shows increased frequency and spend.
- Prepared in small batches, Chipotle seasons Chicken al Pastor with adobo, morita peppers, ground achiote, pineapple, lime and cilantro, and for the first time offers it in the High Protein Cup.
- On Monday, Feb. 9, Chipotle Rewards members get early access to Chicken al Pastor, and the brand offers a $0 delivery fee on orders via the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com from Feb. 14 through Feb. 28.
- Three to four limited-time proteins are slated for 2026 as the brand speeds rollout, with Chicken al Pastor demand metrics showing double the consumer and social requests of other launches.
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CHIPOTLE KICKS OFF 2026 MENU INNOVATION WITH THE RETURN OF CHICKEN AL PASTOR, ONE OF ITS MOST REQUESTED ITEMS
Chicken al Pastor, a craveable protein featuring bold flavors like adobo, morita peppers and ground achiote with fresh lime, cilantro and a splash of...
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