Chipotle’s Free Entrée for Friday the 13th

If you enjoy a good food deal, Friday the 13th might turn out to be a lucky day after all. Chipotle Mexican Grill plans to celebrate the day with a limited time offer that could land you a free entrée.

The catch is simple and a little playful. Customers who show up with a tattoo can unlock a buy one get one free meal. That means you purchase one entrée and receive another one free.

The promotion lasts for just one hour. Restaurants will honor the deal from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. local time, so timing matters.

What Counts as a Tattoo

You do not need permanent ink to join the fun. The brand takes a relaxed approach to what counts as a tattoo.

Real tattoos qualify, but so do temporary designs or even drawings made with a marker. A quick doodle before you walk in could still unlock the deal.

The idea comes from the phrase “tatted like a Chipotle bag.” Fans often compare heavily tattooed skin to the doodle style artwork printed on the restaurant’s takeout bags.

The deal works best when you bring a friend or family member. One person with a tattoo can help unlock the free entrée with the purchase of another meal.

Groups can even score several free items in one order. The promotion allows up to five free entrées per check when each one pairs with a paid entrée.

Keep in mind that the offer works for in restaurant orders only at participating locations. Online orders, delivery, and catering do not qualify.

A Quick Tip Before You Go

The promotion only lasts sixty minutes, so plan ahead if you want to participate. Arrive early, bring your tattoo or draw one on, and be ready to order.

Sometimes the best plans are the simple ones. A burrito, a friend, and a free meal can turn an ordinary Friday into a small win.