NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) is reintroducing chorizo as a menu item, now available in stores nationwide. The deliciously seasoned, perfectly grilled spicy chicken and pork sausage, which doesn't have any artificial preservatives, flavors or colors, is only available for a limited time, so chorizo fans will need to hurry to get their fix while supplies last.

"Chorizo had a big following in its heyday, and a lot of our customers were disappointed when it was taken off the menu," said Chris Brandt, chief marketing officer at Chipotle. "As part of our overall commitment to menu innovation and delivering the craveable food our customers love, we're spicing things up and bringing chorizo back to our menu."

Prepared with a blend of pork and white-meat chicken, Chipotle's chorizo is made with real ingredients and real flavor and has nothing to hide. Our chorizo is seasoned with paprika, toasted cumin and chipotle peppers, then seared on a hot grill to give it a perfect char. The Responsibly Raised™ pork and chicken used to make Chipotle's chorizo is from animals that are raised in more humane ways, just like Chipotle's other meats.

Chorizo is available in burritos, tacos, burrito bowls and salads and can be combined with other signature ingredients for a limited time.

For more information, please visit www.Chipotle.com.

ABOUT CHIPOTLE

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without added colors, flavors or other additives. Chipotle had more than 2,450 restaurants as of June 30, 2018 in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. With more than 70,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. Steve Ells, founder and executive chairman, first opened Chipotle starting with a single restaurant in Denver, Colorado in 1993. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.

SOURCE Chipotle Mexican Grill