What happened Chipotle queso?

What happened Chipotle queso?

Chipotle is replacing its queso with a new recipe it hopes will lure more consumers. Chipotle’s queso blanco will launch Thursday. The new cheese dip will replace Chipotle’s current queso. Under CEO Brian Niccol, Chipotle plans to introduce one to two menu items per year.

Is queso gone from Chipotle?

Beginning tomorrow, Queso Blanco will replace the current queso on the Chipotle menu. Chipotle’s Queso Blanco is made from dairy supplied by small and mid-size family farms in Wisconsin.

Why did Chipotle get rid of queso?

“Although queso was the number one requested menu item, we never added it to our menu before now because we wouldn’t use the industrial additives used in most quesos,” said Steve Ells , founder, chairman and CEO at Chipotle.

When did Chipotle change their queso?

Chipotle is replacing its first attempt at queso with the new Queso Blanco beginning on Feb. 27.

Did Chipotle change their queso 2022?

Like the original product, the new queso is made without artificial ingredients. “Although queso was the No. 1 requested menu item, we never added it to our menu before now because we wouldn’t use the industrial additives used in most quesos,” Steve Ells said back in September.

Does Chipotle use real cheese in their queso?

According to the chain, its new queso is made with 13 “real” ingredients, including aged Monterey Jack cheese, tomato, garlic and white cheddar. For a spicier kick, serrano, poblano and chipotle peppers are also included in the mix.