FREE tortillas are to be given away at a new restaurant in Bournemouth

Mexican restaurant chain Tortilla will be opening its doors to the chain’s 49th restaurant in the town centre on Friday, May 20. 

Customers can pop down to the restaurant, in between Lush and Office in Old Christchurch Road, between 12pm and 2pm for the free lunch.  

UPDATE: Tortilla's opening date has been pushed back and will instead be giving out free food to Bournemouth residents on Tuesday, May 24, between 12pm and 2pm. 

The new restaurant will create 25-30 new jobs across a variety of roles and will be open for eating in, takeaway or delivery. 

Read more: Bournemouth's new Tortilla restaurant to open in May 2022

It is the first site to open in Dorset, and offers diners the opportunity to build their own meal with a choice of fillings from Mexican rice, black beans, grilled seasonal vegetables and fresh mild, medium and hot salsas including guacamole.  

Customers can also be part of Torilla’s loyalty club, offering complimentary chips and salsa or burritos after reaching purchase milestones. 

Double points are awarded double loyalty points from Thursday, May 26 to Tuesday, May 31.

Bournemouth Echo: The restaurant is the first to open in Dorset. Credit TortillaThe restaurant is the first to open in Dorset. Credit Tortilla

Jason Thomas, chief operations officer of Tortilla, said: “We can’t wait to introduce our brand to Bournemouth.  

“We have a fantastic location on Old Christchurch Road which will provide locals and visitors with a convenient and delicious spot for lunch or dinner, as we look forward to welcoming plenty of happy customers in store and playing our part in this thriving community.”