March is proving to be an exciting month for those of us who love everything about Chipotle. For starters, the company recently opened Farmesa in Santa Monica, California—a spinoff with a menu of Chipotle-inspired bowls. And now we’re getting treated to two new menu items.
Thanks to TikTok influencers Keith Lee and Alexis Frost, Chipotle has turned their favorite meal and ordering hack into fully-fledged menu items available for a limited time.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Keithadilla and Fajita Quesadilla Hack at Chipotle.
What Are the Keithadilla and Fajita Quesadilla Hack?
We get a lot of great ideas from TikTok, but these two are exceptional. It’s not every day that Chipotle updates its menu because of you, but creators Keith Lee (@keith_lee125) and Alexis Frost (@alexis.frost) had that exact thing happen to them. Their custom orders went viral enough on TikTok that Chipotle has added them to the menu.
@alexis.frost @alexis.frost this has been one of my faves ever since it was suggested . #mrsfrost #chipotle #quesadilla #foodie #foodtok #fastfood ♬ mario sound – mandycap
Inspired by Frost’s order, Chipotle has created the Fajita Quesadilla Hack which serves up a fajita quesadilla with steak and comes with roasted chili-corn salsa, tomatillo red-chili salsa and sour cream on the side. She dunks the fajita quesadilla in both the tomatillo red-chili salsa and sour cream before enjoying what she considers a Philly cheesesteak approach to a quesadilla.
@keith_lee125 #stitch with @alexis.frost “Philly cheesesteak” from Chipotle taste test 💕 Chipotle Sauce hack 👉🏾 @hasaneats 💕 would you try it ? #foodcritic ♬ original sound – Keith Lee
The Keithadilla comes from Keith, who tried out Frost’s order but added his own twist. The Keithadilla is the same fajita quesadilla with steak but served with a side of roasted chili-corn salsa, sour cream and Chipotle-honey vinaigrette dressing. Lee prefers to eat the quesadilla dipped into a mixture of sour cream and vinaigrette which he calls a “10 out of 10.”
To try either or both the Keithadilla and the Fajita Quesadilla Hack, you’ll need to place your Chipotle order through online ordering or the Chipotle app. If you still have a hunger for Chipotle, you can try making these simple Chipotle copycat recipes at home.
When Can I Get Them?
Both the Keithadilla and Fajita Quesadilla Hack launched on March 2, so your next order can include either or both of these new menu items. However, both will only stick around for a limited time, so don’t sleep on trying out these new menu items. But before you run out the door, check out these Chipotle secrets that might help you learn some extra ordering hacks.
Chipotle Copycat Recipes You’ll Love
My husband adores this barbacoa, which is beef roast simmered in lime juice, chipotle and cumin. He would eat it one a week if I would make it that often! We have it over rice with cilantro and a spritz of lime. —Aundrea McCormick, Denver, Colorado
Chipotle chicken is tender, juicy and perfectly seasoned to complement all the burrito fixings in those gigantic flour tortillas. Making this copycat Chipotle chicken recipe at home couldn’t be easier; the key is marinating your chicken overnight in a spicy, smoky blend of herbs, spices and aromatics.
Tomatillos may look like green tomatoes, but they’re not the same thing. Instead, tomatillos are small, round and firm with a dense interior. When raw, tomatillos have a bright, extremely tart flavor that’s somewhat reminiscent of limes. When roasted, tomatillos lose that acidic edge and become a little sweeter. They’re the perfect addition to salsa.
Have you ever dreamed of going to Chipotle and eating nothing but a big, heaping bowl of fluffy cilantro-lime rice? Well, you can make that dream come true in your very own home with this simple five-ingredient recipe.
If possible, try to find fresh or frozen sweet white corn for the most authentic Chipotle corn salsa. It’s what the restaurant uses in its recipe. However, if all you can find is yellow corn, this salsa will still be spectacularly delicious.
You only need five ingredients (plus salt and pepper) to make this vibrant salsa, which livens up just about everything it’s paired with. Although this fresh tomato salsa is delicious the day it’s made, it gets even better the longer it sits—double the recipe so you can snack on salsa and veggies or chips all week.
This recipe isn’t an exact replica of Chipotle’s fiery red salsa, but it’s a great “close enough” option if you don’t have access to fresh tomatillos. If you like your salsa extra spicy, don’t hold back when adding the hot sauce!
Carnitas is arguably one of the most popular meats at Chipotle. Though there’s no shortage of winning options on the menu, it was the irresistible slow-roasted spiced pork that put Chipotle on the map when it opened its first location in Denver, Colorado, in 1993.
Fire up the grill to make these Chipotle-inspired flank steak tacos, topped with a simple fresh salsa made explosive with fresh lime juice. For even more delicious acidity, serve these tacos with pickled red onions.
As good as these chicken tacos are, the real star of this copycat recipe is the easy-to-make avocado salsa, which you’ll want to eat straight out of the bowl. Let your guests choose between crispy corn tortillas or soft flour tortillas, just like you would at Chipotle.
If you don’t want to worry about ordering a quesadilla ahead of time for pickup at Chipotle, you can make quesadillas at home instead. This is a basic, easy quesadilla recipe everyone should know how to make, and once you do, you can start experimenting with all sorts of additional fillings.
Perfect for meatless Mondays, no one will miss the meat when you dish up these satisfying burritos bursting with a fresh filling. Double the recipe, and you can eat the leftovers for Taco Tuesday! Include guacamole for an even closer copycat recipe.
This vibrant flank steak salad is easy and quick to prepare, tastes delicious and is a healthy dinner all on one plate. For a non-Chipotle-inspired take, toss this salad with blue cheese dressing instead of the recommended vinaigrette, or maybe a drizzle of homemade steak sauce.