I love Chipotle — the burritos, the queso blanco, the guac. After years of tracking tips to get free Chipotle, I’ve learned that there are plenty of ways score some savings beyond Chipotle coupons , Chipotle Rewards and Chipotle discount codes . In fact, I've even listed a few Chipotle promos that'll help you predict when your next free burrito could arrive.
Whether you want to score a free Chipotle burrito, find out when the next BOGO free burritos at Chipotle is happening, or just want to make the Chipotle guacamole recipe at home, check out these valuable Chipotle hacks to save some money.
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1. Join Chipotle Rewards.
Alright this tip isn't that remarkable, but it is the best way to score all of these deals and take advantage of these hacks. Plus, become a first-time Chipotle Rewards member, and you’ll get an order of free chips and guac after your first purchase — a $3.85 value.
You'll also reap these other benefits as a member:
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10 points per $1 spent
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Free side of chips with guacamole, queso blanco, or salsa (with purchase) for your birthday
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Access to exclusive members-only offers
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Free food coupons (this is where the value lies, IMO! You'll get coupons like free drinks, free sides, and more)
Earn points towards a free entree.
The Chipotle Rewards program has changed in recent years, and like all loyalty programs lately, it's not for the better. While you'll still get 10 points per $1, redemptions have increased at an alarming rate for some rewards. Chips and guac used to be 325 points back in 2022. Now? You'll need 825 points. (Yes, that's $82.50 spent to earn chips and guac. Eye roll .)
Anyway, here's everything you'll get and how much you have to spend to redeem your points.
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85 points ($8.50 spent): Tortilla
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350 points ($35 spent): Small chips
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400 points ($40 spent): Fountain drink
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450 points ($45 spent): Chips and salsa
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500 points ($50 spent): Side of guacamole or queso blanco
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700 points ($70 spent): Double protein or a bottled drink
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825 points ($82.50 spent): Chips and queso or guac
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1,050 points ($105 spent): Kids meal
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1,625 points ($162.50 spent): Entrée; Burrito, Burrito Bowl, Salad or 3 Tacos
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1,650 ($165 spent): Quesadilla
KCL Tip : Get the most out of your points with a steak or barbacoa quesadilla, it's 6.9% back on your initial spend. A steak or barbacoa entree will also get you 6.7% back.
2. College Students! Sign up for Chipotle U to earn 1,000 points for free.
College students get 1,000 FREE Chipotle points when the sign up for Chipotle U Rewards. Log in to your Chipotle account, or create one for free. Visit chipotle.com/chipotle-u-rewards and verify your college enrollment with ID.me and you'll earn 1,000 free points.
Plus, on every order, college students earn points 20% faster with 12 points per every $1 spent.
3. Get extra meat and an extra tortilla with your burrito bowl and feed 2 people for 30% less.
Here’s how you get two burritos out of one entree:
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Order a chicken burrito bowl ($9.15)
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Ask for double protein (+$3.60)
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Ask for more veggies, cheese, rice and fajita veggies for free
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Order two tortillas (+$0.50 each)
So you're spending $12.75 for two build your own burritos. Or you'd spend $18.30 (30% more) on two chicken burritos.
KCL Tip :Make sure to ask for any sour cream, salsa, guac, or queso on the side so that your food doesn’t get soggy if you’re waiting for later.
4. Get a kids’ entree, chips, and a fountain drink for $5.60 — even if you’re an adult.
Kids’ menus are where it’s at. And anybody can get ’em.
Get two tacos, a kids' chips, and 16-ounce drink for $5.60. And yes, that's with any protein. All other menu items cost more with barbacoa or steak, but not on the kids' menu!
Two steak tacos from the regular menu cost $7.90, so you're getting chips and a drink for $2.30 less . And if you're worried about portion sizes, you can get free drink refills when you dine in and add an additional side of chips for $1.90 and still spend just $7.50 on the meal.
5. Order 3 tacos and save 8% per taco.
If you aren't going the kids' menu route, it's a better value to order three tacos. One steak taco is $3.95, while three steak tacos costs $10.90. Getting three works out to $3.63, or 8% less, per taco.
6. Use free hard-shell tortillas as chips with your burrito bowl.
Order a burrito bowl and most locations will give you three free hard-shell tortillas if you ask. Use them to build your own tacos, break them up into chips, do whatever you like — they were free.
7. Ask for salsa on the side to get a larger portion.
The Chipotle ladles hold approximately 2 ounces of salsa. The side cups are 4 ounces, which means you essentially get free extra salsa at no charge.
8. Double wrap your tortilla for $0.50 when you order a burrito.
Like filling your burrito to bursting? Same here. To prevent a potential mess, just ask for your burrito to be double wrapped. It’s only $0.50, and it’ll keep your burrito from falling apart as you eat.
If you’re really lucky, your local server might even give it to you absolutely free.
9. Order a vegetarian version of your meal and get free guacamole.
When you pass on the meat, you get the guac for free. Both in store and online.
10. Overload 1 taco and ask for a free hard-shell tortilla to make a second taco.
Load up one taco with as much rice, beans, veggies, and other free extras as possible, and create your own second taco by asking for an extra tortilla on the side. If you ask in the restaurant, they're free. That means you can create two satisfying steak tacos for just $3.95, or $1.98 per taco.
*Not all locations will give hard shells for free.
11. Check your calendar for National Burrito Day for the potential to get BOGO free burritos.
Chipotle celebrates National Burrito Day every year on April 3. In 2025, Chipotle gave away $1,000,000 worth of BOGO free burritos — that was 2,500 coupons every HOUR. Plus, one lucky Chipotle fan every hour won FREE burritos for a year.
12. Brush up on your Chipotle trivia to win Chipotle IQ (and free food) every August.
The Chipotle IQ Test is an annual promotion that's open only to reward members. Each player has a chance to win a promo code for BOGO burritos by taking a 5-question quiz.
In 2025, Chipotle gave the first 10,000 people to get 5/5 questions correct BOGO free burritos, free Adobo Ranch, or free queso blanco. If you weren't one of the first 10,000 or if you got 4/5 correct, you earn 25 points added to your Chipotle account.
13. Circle your calendar for the Boo-Rito special every Halloween.
Chipotle Booritos started as a free burrito promo when you wear a costume in-store on Halloween. Then, because of Covid and inflation, it turned into an online promotion and you got a discount, but no freebie. As of 2024, it's back as an in-store Halloween costume promotion, but you'll pay around $6 for your burrito — still up to 55% off depending on your protein choice.
14. Dine in. You’ll pay 17% more if you place a Chipotle delivery order.
You’ll pay $7.65 for a chicken burrito at the restaurant but $8.95 via delivery. Those price hikes are across the board.
So, if you’re looking to save that extra 10%, stick to ordering in person or for pickup at your local Chipotle. Pickup orders don’t cost any extra. The restaurant offers free delivery fees now and again on their social media channels, but those higher menu prices make it a moot point. Skip the delivery if you want to save money.
15. Sign up for Chipotle’s email newsletter or follow them on social media to receive news about promos and offers.
Everything you need is in the Chipotle app, but chances are, you only open the app when you’re ready to buy Chipotle.
If you’re not constantly checking it, sign up for Chipotle’s email newsletter. They send info about upcoming promotions and, yes, discount codes.
16. Take the survey on your receipt for a chance to win free burritos for an entire year.
Your receipt has a unique code that you can enter into Chipotle’s feedback website. Used the app or their website? There’s a label on your digital receipt with a code for you to enter.
17. Buy discounted gift cards from Gift Card Exchange and save 10%.
Before you get to the checkout at Chipotle, check Gift Card Exchange to see if there are any discounted gift cards for sale.
You can purchase a discounted digital gift card for up to 10% off and use it to pay by the time you order. These discounts are constantly changing, so check back often.
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