Chipotle Spices Up Menu with Limited-Edition Red Chimichurri Sauce

As of September 29, 2025, the fast-casual Mexican chain Chipotle is set to introduce a brand-new limited-time menu item: the Red Chimichurri sauce. This vibrant, oil-based sauce will be available starting Tuesday, September 30, and will be made fresh in-restaurant daily.

The Red Chimichurri is described as a "new take" on the classic chimichurri, featuring a blend of roasted garlic, fresh cilantro, chili peppers, and citrus juice. Chipotle is positioning the sauce as a flavorful addition to any of its entrees, building off the success of the Adobo Ranch sauce introduced earlier this summer.

In addition to the new sauce, Chipotle is also bringing back its popular Carne Asada steak for a limited time. This fresh, grilled steak is marinated in a blend of cumin, coriander, garlic, and oregano, then topped with fresh lime and cilantro. Carne Asada has been one of Chipotle's most-searched menu items since it was first introduced in 2019, and this marks its fourth return to the menu.

Rewards members will be able to score a free side of the new Red Chimichurri sauce with the purchase of any entree on launch day, September 30. Early tasters have praised the sauce as "zippy, spicy, and oh-so craveable," comparing it to a Mexican chili crisp or salsa macha.