The seasoned steak returns to U.S. and Canada locations for a limited time, marking its fourth comeback since debuting in 2019.
WASHINGTON — Chipotle is bringing back a fan favorite menu item! The food chain has announced the return of Carne Asada to its restaurants in the U.S. and Canada starting Thursday, Sept. 4.
The seasoned steak, marinated and grilled with a signature spice blend before being finished with lime and cilantro, has been one of Chipotle’s most popular limited-time offerings since its debut in 2019. This marks the fourth time it has returned to the menu.
Chipotle said Carne Asada was the company's most-searched menu item and the second-most searched limited time offering among all national restaurant brands, according to Google search history.
Carne Asada has 29 grams of protein per serving and is Whole30, Keto and Paleo friendly, the company said.
"Our Carne Asada is an elevated, chef-driven recipe that attracts new guests, reignites our Chipotle Rewards members and excites our restaurant teams," said Chris Brandt, President and Chief Brand Officer. "The protein's rich flavor profile is the perfect pairing for any gameday whether you're watching marquee matchups from home or tailgating at the stadium."
"The roasted chili-corn salsa adds a beautiful pop of sweetness, while the tomato salsa brings a burst of freshness that pairs perfectly with the savory and tangy notes of our juicy, tender Carne Asada," said Chipotle's Vice President of Culinary, Nevielle Panthaky. "It simply can't be beat."
Chipotle buy-one-get-one-free offer
To mark its return, Chipotle is launching its first “Wear Your College Football Jersey” promotion. Guests who wear a college football jersey to U.S. restaurants on Monday, Sept. 15 after 5 p.m. local time will receive a buy-one-get-one free entrée deal. The promotion applies to all entrées, but Chipotle says it’s an ideal opportunity to try Carne Asada.
Additionally, from Sept. 8 through Sept. 30, Chipotle will waive delivery fees on all Carne Asada orders placed through its app or website.
Carne Asada will be available for a limited time while supplies last at Chipotle locations across the U.S. and Canada.
A military judge sentenced Pvt. Deron Gordon to over six years in prison for sexually assaulting a college student.
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. — A Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier who sexually assaulted a college student in the barracks in 2024 was sentenced to more than six years in prison Friday.
A military judge sentenced Pvt. Deron Gordon, 20, to six years and three months in prison after he pleaded guilty to one specification each of sexual assault, abusive sexual contact and as a principal to indecent recording.
Gordon was previously charged with additional crimes, but those were dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
Gordon is one of four soldiers who were charged in in connection to the sexual assault of a college student, who is now a commissioned Army officer, in October 2024.
When Gordon pleaded guilty, he said that he and another soldier followed the college student into a bedroom after she had been drinking with them. He said she was unstable walking into the room and when they went inside she was on the bed and not responsive.
Gordon said he and the other soldier each proceeded to have sex with her and they filmed each other sexually assaulting her on Snapchat.
As part of his sentencing, Gordon will be reduced in rank to E-1 and dishonorably discharged from the Army.
Gordon will serve the remainder of his sentencing at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Once he is released, Gordon must register as a sex offender.
The three other soldiers who were charged in the incident are at different points in the legal process, and their cases are being treated separately.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Additional resources are available on the Washington State Department of Health's website.
KING 5’s Conner Board contributed to this report.
