Mexican avocados take centre stage as key ingredient in restaurant’s signature topping
Mexican food chain Tortilla is celebrating National Guacamole Day by giving away free guac toppings with any main meal in store in the UK.
The deal, which is running on Tuesday 16 September, applies to a range of dishes including burritos, bowls, tacos and salads.
Tortilla pointed out that its signature smashed guacamole is made using only five premium ingredients: perfectly ripe Hass avocados, diced red and white onion, fresh chopped coriander, zesty lime juice, and salt.
The chain’s avocados are imported directly from Mexico and smashed to order in store twice a day. The toppings are normally an optional extra costing £1.50.
As a further tribute to the event, Tortilla is also hosting a special pop-up Guac Bar at its Leadenhall restaurant in London. It will see Bruno Pires, Tortilla’s head of food development, creating the company’s guacamole live, talking customers through every step of the process from selecting the perfect avocados to achieving the ideal balance of citrus, creaminess and crunch.
Tortilla food director James Garland said: “Guacamole is more than just a topping, it’s part of what defines us. We make it fresh, by hand, in every store, daily because our customers deserve real ingredients and that authentic flavour.
“National Guacamole Day is the perfect chance to share that passion and say thank you to the fans who love our guac as much as we do.
“We’re a food-first brand, and this celebration is about the care and craft that goes into every meal. Whether you’re a die-hard burrito fan or just popping in for a quick taco lunch, it’s a chance to enjoy something special – on us.”
