Breaking: Chipotle’s Burrito BOGO hits tonight after 4 p.m., and it is the rare deal that rewards strategy and speed. Buy a burrito entrée in-store this evening, get a second entrée free, the lower priced one, with up to five free items per check. If dinner is still a question mark, it is solved. If you cook at home on Saturdays, consider this your culinary hall pass 🌯.
What’s happening tonight
Chipotle is rolling a one-night Burrito BOGO across all participating restaurants today, Saturday, December 13, 2025. The clock matters. The offer runs only after 4 p.m. local time, and only for orders placed in-restaurant. Dine in or take it to go, both count.
This is the centerpiece of the chain’s Unwrap Extra holiday series. Tacos got their turn last weekend. Burritos own tonight. Next Saturday brings an “Extra Sweater Day” BOGO for anyone in a festive knit. Rewards members are also seeing surprise perks this month, like free chips, guac, double protein, or a drink. In the background, Chipotle is also inviting guests to round up digital checks for No Kid Hungry through December 22.
Buy one burrito entrée after 4 p.m. in-restaurant, get one free entrée, lower priced item, up to 5 per check.
How to claim your free entrée without the headache
Timing is your edge. Dinner lines will swell from 5 to 7 p.m. Here is the cleanest path.
- Arrive right after 4 p.m., or after the rush at 8 p.m. Your wait drops fast.
- Order at the counter. App, web, and delivery do not qualify tonight.
- Make the burrito your paid entrée. That unlocks the free entrée.
- Keep the free item lower priced. Add extras to the paid entrée, not the free one.
- If you are feeding a group, ring everything on one check to capture up to five free entrées.
Order moves for maximum value
This deal favors smart builds. Think about flavor, texture, and price.
- Put premium protein on the paid burrito. Go steak or barbacoa. Add guac there too.
- Make your free entrée a burrito or bowl with standard protein. Keep it simple to stay lower priced.
- Ask for half and half proteins on the paid burrito. You get variety and a generous scoop.
- Double up on rice, beans, and fajita veggies for heft. Mix mild pico with tomatillo red for bright heat.
Chipotle’s line cooks are seasoned pros, but clear choices help them move faster. Decide your salsa path early. Creamy cooling agents like sour cream balance the chili bite in barbacoa. Citrus from the corn salsa adds pop to chicken. Grab the vinaigrette on the side if you order a bowl. A drizzle gives acid and sweetness that lifts everything.
Tell the line “half white, half brown rice” and “light on the sour cream.” You get balance and a burrito that holds its shape.
Why tonight matters for dining culture
The burrito is America’s most democratic handheld. It travels, it shares, it feeds late. A one-night BOGO pushes people back into the line, face to face with the steam rising off the pans. That in-person ritual is part of Chipotle’s DNA. You see your food, you tune the build, you talk to the person making it. Promotions that require the counter revive that craft moment.
This holiday run is also a smart cadence. Tacos drew warm-up traffic. Burritos bring the masses. The sweater day BOGO next Saturday will spark fun groups and themed photos. Rewards surprises, like double protein or free guac, add a sense of play to repeat visits. The round-up for No Kid Hungry ties an indulgent night to a real need, which fits the season.
If you cook at home, fold tonight into your own kitchen rhythm. Bring a free bowl home and turn it into loaded nachos. Spread chips on a sheet pan, spoon on the bowl, broil for three minutes, finish with lime and cilantro. Save the paid burrito for tomorrow’s breakfast. Slice, griddle both sides, and top with a fried egg. That is two meals from one counter visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the Burrito BOGO valid today?
A: After 4 p.m. local time, in-restaurant only, on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Q: What exactly is free?
A: You buy one burrito entrée. You get one free entrée on the same check, the lower priced item, up to five free.
Q: Does the free item have to be a burrito?
A: The qualifying purchase must be a burrito entrée. The free item is any entrée that prices lower, subject to store participation.
Q: Can I use the app or order delivery?
A: No. You must order at the restaurant counter. Dine in or carryout both qualify.
Q: Do Rewards perks stack?
A: Rewards surprises are running in December, but stacking varies by store and offer. Ask kindly at the register before you pay.
Tonight is simple and delicious. Show up after 4, buy a burrito, take home a second entrée for free. Bring a friend, split the line, and eat well. The burrito might just be winter’s best warm-up.
