The Surprising New Way Fans Are Honoring the Legendary Ozzy Osbourne originally appeared on Parade.
Ozzy Osbourne wasn’t just the Prince of Darkness—he was also the undisputed king of Burritos. And fans are chowing down to pay tribute to the rock legend.
Long before fast-casual dining became a cultural obsession, the Black Sabbath frontman declared his love for Chipotle on MTV’s ‘The Osbournes’. On the hit reality show, Ozzy was seen in awe as he watched a burrito being masterfully wrapped behind the counter. “This is my favorite, my favorite, favorite, favorite burrito joint this is,” he exclaimed. He even doubled down on his order—one burrito for now, and another “for later.”
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His obsession didn’t go unnoticed. Ozzy’s Chipotle devotion inspired the brand to create its very first Celebrity Card—a now-coveted perk that grants free Chipotle every day and one complimentary catering order for up to 50 people (valued at around $20,000). A spokesperson confirmed that the card’s origin traces directly back to Ozzy’s televised burrito enthusiasm in 2003.
Now, in the wake of his death on July 22 at age 76, fans are paying tribute in a very Ozzy way by chowing down on Chipotle burritos.
One of the great moments on The Osbournes was Ozzy watching his burrito get made at Chipotle in sheer reverence.
It was like he was witnessing Michelangelo sculpt David right in front of him. pic.twitter.com/RbqosxaLXp
— Mike Beauvais (@MikeBeauvais) July 22, 2025
As for what to order, fans have some creative ideas, from dead cats to bats. His actual order is unknown, but I think he would approve of anything in burrito form.
It’s a fitting tribute for the rocker, whose personality was as legendary as his music. On the show, Sharon once joked that her husband couldn’t eat just one burrito: “He has to have 900.” Ozzy confirmed as much, admitting, “Twice a day, I am Burrito Man.”
Though he spent his final years battling Parkinson’s disease, Ozzy remained a magnetic figure to the end—performing from a throne at Black Sabbath’s farewell concert on July 5 in Birmingham, just weeks before his passing.
As tributes from fellow musicians pour in, fans are finding comfort in revisiting Ozzy’s lighter moments—like that unforgettable Chipotle run. Because if anyone could turn a burrito into rock-and-roll history, it was Ozzy Osbourne.
So, the next time you’re unwrapping a burrito, give a little nod to the man who made it metal. Long live the Burrito Man.
Related: Ozzy Osbourne’s Last Interview Was a Love Letter to Fans
The Surprising New Way Fans Are Honoring the Legendary Ozzy Osbourne first appeared on Parade on Jul 25, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 25, 2025, where it first appeared.
