On May 5, 2026, Chipotle Mexican Grill will celebrate Cinco de Mayo by offering customers free Chips and Guacamole or Chips and Queso Blanco with any entrée purchase, using the code CINCO26. This promotion underscores the brand’s dedication to serving real food made from responsibly sourced ingredients.
Key facts:
- Chipotle reported a first-quarter net income of $302.8 million for 2026, down from $386.6 million in the same period the previous year.
- The company’s revenue for the first quarter reached $3.09 billion, surpassing expectations of $3.07 billion.
- Chipotle’s same-store sales grew by 0.5% during the first quarter of 2026.
- The New Bedford location opened on April 29, 2026, featuring a drive-thru pick-up lane called Chipotlane.
- The new location is hiring approximately 30 positions.
According to sources, Chipotle’s chips are made fresh daily using corn masa flour and seasoned with salt and lime juice, while its guacamole consists of six real ingredients including Hass avocados and jalapeño. The Queso Blanco features a blend of aged Monterey Jack and white cheddar among its thirteen real ingredients.
Stephanie Perdue, Interim Chief Marketing Officer at Chipotle, stated that “Cinco de Mayo is all about coming together over food, and chips and sides are where the celebration begins.” This sentiment aligns with Chipotle’s overall mission to provide quality food options that bring people together.
