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INTRODUCING POLLO ASADO: CHIPOTLE BRINGS ITS FRESH TAKE ON CHICKEN ASADO TO THE UK FOR THE FIRST TIME

  • Unlike proteins that arrive at restaurants already cooked, Chipotle's Pollo Asado is made with chicken grilled fresh in its restaurants throughout the day and finished with garlic, guajillo peppers, fresh lime and hand-cut coriander
  • The new protein has no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
  • Pollo Asado arrives at Chipotle restaurants in the UK on 1 September for a limited time

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., 31 August 2026 – Chipotle Mexican Grill UK, the fast-casual restaurant chain that serves burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads made with real ingredients, today announced that Pollo Asado, its freshly prepared take on Chicken Asado, will be available in the UK for the first time beginning 1 September.

Already a popular choice among UK fans of fast-casual Mexican food, Chipotle's version of Chicken Asado is grilled fresh in its restaurants throughout the day and finished with garlic, guajillo peppers, fresh lime and hand-cut coriander. Chipotle uses Red Tractor certified chicken as part of its commitment to responsible sourcing. Pollo Asado is made with real ingredients and contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

With more than 20 restaurants across Greater London, Chipotle’s new Pollo Asado will be available for dine-in, pick-up or delivery via Uber Eats, Just Eat and Deliveroo. Chipotle will continue its UK expansion next month with the opening of a new restaurant in Holborn, central London.

Grilled Fresh Throughout the Day
Every day, Chipotle restaurant teams prepare ingredients in-house, from chopping vegetables by hand to making guacamole from scratch every morning. Pollo Asado is the latest example of that commitment, bringing together smoky guajillo peppers, bright citrus and garlic for vibrant flavour. 

“Chicken Asado is already familiar to many UK diners, which gives us an exciting opportunity to make it distinctly Chipotle,” said Anat Davidzon, Managing Director of International at Chipotle. "Pollo Asado brings together bright, craveable flavour with what sets Chipotle apart – real, fresh ingredients and food prepared in our restaurants every day. As we continue to grow in the UK, we want to give guests more reasons to discover what makes the Chipotle experience different.”

"Pollo Asado brings together fresh flavour with what sets Chipotle apart – real, fresh ingredients and food prepared daily in our restaurants,” said Anat Davidzon, Managing Director of International at Chipotle. “As we continue to grow in the UK, we want to give guests more reasons to discover what makes the Chipotle experience different.” 

How Chipotle’s Culinary Team Orders Pollo Asado
Nevielle Panthaky, Senior Vice President of Culinary at Chipotle, recommends enjoying Pollo Asado in a bowl with white rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa and guacamole. The sweetness of the tomatoes and creaminess of the guacamole complement the smoky guajillo peppers, while fresh lime adds brightness to every bite.

The above recommended bowl contains 39g of protein and 19g of fibre.

Halal Suitable Chicken at Chipotle
Pollo Asado will feature halal suitable chicken at select restaurants in the UK. For more information, visit chipotle.co.uk/is-chipotle-halal.

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 artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. There are over 4,200 restaurants as of June 30, 2026, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the Middle East and it is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants in North America and Europe. With nearly 140,000 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. For more information or to place an order online, visit www.chipotle.co.uk.