ReturningWhile supplies last
Pollo Asado at Chipotle Mexican Grill — launch date and LTO window
Freshly grilled adobo chicken seasoned with garlic, Mexican spices and hand-cut cilantro, finished with citrus and lime, offered with a new recipe after returning to the menu.
Key data
Chipotle Mexican Grill brought back the Pollo Asado, announced August 31, 2026, available from August 1, 2026. It is a returning in the other category, available nationwide. This record is backed by 8 sources and 5 independent outlets.
The facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Chain | Chipotle Mexican Grill |
| Launch type | Returning |
| Announced | August 31, 2026 |
| Available from | August 1, 2026 |
| Available until | Not stated |
| Price | Not stated |
| Markets | Nationwide |
| Channels | In store |
| Category | Other |
Sources
Every published launch carries at least one source with a quote from the original announcement.
- Primary sourceSeptember 21, 2026
“Pollo Asado returned to Chipotle restaurants in August with an all-new recipe featuring freshly grilled adobo chicken seasoned with garlic, Mexican spices and hand-cut cilantro, then finished with bright citrus and real lime for a savory, smoky flavor.”
chipotle.com ↗ - Primary sourceAugust 31, 2026
“Pollo Asado returns August 31 with an all-new recipe, finished with cilantro and real lime for a bright, savory flavor”
chipotle.com ↗ - Primary sourceAugust 31, 2026
“work alongside crew members preparing all-new Pollo Asado and Chili Lime Chips”
chipotle.com ↗ - Trade mediaSeptember 15, 2026
“Chipotle just launched two limited-time menu items simultaneously for the first time, including Pollo Asado and Chili Lime Chips.”
restaurantbusinessonline.com ↗ - Consumer mediaSeptember 5, 2026
“Pollo Asado also returned August 31 with a revamped recipe featuring grilled adobo chicken, garlic, Mexican spices, cilantro, citrus, and lime.”
delish.com ↗ - Trade mediaSeptember 4, 2026
“Chipotle has brought back its pollo asado”
nrn.com ↗ - Trade mediaSeptember 4, 2026
“An updated version of Pollo Asado is back at Chipotle Mexican Grill. The new recipe features grilled, marinated chicken seasoned with garlic, Mexican spices, and cilantro, then finished with citrus and lime.”
restaurantbusinessonline.com ↗ - Consumer mediaAugust 31, 2026
“Pollo Asado is back at Chipotle for a limited time with a new recipe.”
brandeating.com ↗
Returned 2 times
Each appearance has its own dated page — the window, price and sources differ every year.
- 2026
- 2026 (this page)
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