Food drive at Chipotle

Dave and I have been home from Mexico for two weeks now, and in that two weeks, I haven't eaten ANY guacamole. After eating it seven days straight and then stopping cold turkey when we arrived back in the U.S., I was way past due for a fix.

Chipotle is a favorite dining destination of mine, and they have some of the best guacamole around. Knowing that they're currently giving away FREE BURRITOS sealed the deal for me today – we were heading to Chipotle for lunch.


Through Wednesday (Nov. 22), every Wisconsin Chipotle is holding a food drive that will benefit local food pantries. Simply bring in two non-perishable food items and get a mouth-watering burrito, bol (burrito with no tortilla), salad or order of tacos free.

Dave and I brought in our four items this afternoon and indulged in chicken burritos and chips and guac. MMMM!



I normally like to steer clear of chain restaurants when I can (Starbucks doesn't count!) just because Milwaukee has SO many great dining options. But for Chipotle, I'll make an exception any day.

A few things about Chipotle that true fans are aware of but that you may not know: all of their chicken and pork is naturally-raised, which is why it tastes so good. No hormones or steroids for those animals, and no cages, either.

Also, Chipotle USED to be owned by McDonald's when it was first getting off the ground, but earlier this year, it cut all ties with McD's. (It drives me crazy when people say, "how can it be quality food? It's owned by McDonald's. Um, no it's not.)

So there you have it. Chipotle rocks, and it especially rocks when it gives away free food while allowing you to do a good thing for the poor.

If you're jonesin' for a free burrito between now and Wednesday – and you know you will be – dig into your pantry or get to the grocery store - and then get to Chipotle!

Comments

[Elizabeth]

I rate this your best post ever! : ) I had no idea Chipotle was doing this... is it every location? Jon and I will definitely be hitting up Chipotle tomorrow... maybe Mon, Tue and Wed, too. Can't complain about a free burrito!

[Andre]

Word. I like it when you tell us stuff before it's over. :-P

I might actually give this a shot. Now all I have to do is find a Chipolte.

[Erin]

LOL I should punch you, Andre.

There's one on Ogden Avenue right by Vivo and Panera, and there's one by Brookfield Square on Bluemound Rd. There are a few others in the Milwaukee area, too - you can look at Chipotle's website to find out where.

Enjoy!

[Andre]

I think you punched me more than enough times at Moct.

[Alba]

I went to the one on Ogden last night - there was a line out the door of about 50 people (mostly MSOE students) getting their free burritos. They had tons of people working though so it as fast, and worth it!

[kelly]

I went for lunch today - thanks for the heads up!