goldberry Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Love Chipotle. As others have said, it is fast food, for which the quality is very good. Fast food is never really based on dining atmosphere! It is expensive but big enough to always share. IMO, it is 100 times better than Taco Bell. Taco Bell grosses me out. Nothing there even looks like real food. (I still look back on my teen/young adult period where I ate at Taco Bell every week, and wonder what I was thinking...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I love it, DH hates it. I think it is the kind of place you either love or hate. I get the bowls because I think the tortilla is a waste. You can customize your order, get double beans if you want, etc. I go with a friend who orders a lot of extra beans and always gets a second meal out of it. Ours is a pretty good size but the decor is very modern and industrial. Not my favorite but it's okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Favorite fast food. I order a burrito bowl with chicken, extra tomatoes (they are mild, not salsa-like), black beans, and lettuce, and either cheese or sour cream...OK< ok, I have both cheese and sour cream.... I love their chips, too. Mine isn't really that expensive. I mean, here a Big Mac meal, which is utter carp, costs about $5.50 for a regular size. A Chipotle burrito bowl with a small soda is only about $1.25 more, and can easily be split between two grown-ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Jen* Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 We love Chipotle, nothing else compares to it in taste, IMO. I will gladly sit by a trash can and eat a chicken burrito from Chipotle. :tongue_smilie:We're just sad we don't have one within 2+ hours of us!! When we lived near one, their burritos were the only thing that got me through the first trimester- it was the only thing I could eat without feeling sick! :iagree: This is me as well! Now that I found the Chipotle in Nashville I keep making excuses to make the drive up there :lol: The kids are enjoying the increased number of visits to the zoo :D . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I love it. I get steak, black beans, rice, and whatever spicy salsa they have + guacamole & sour cream. Mmmmm. It is spicy; I like it that way. I've never eaten at taco bell, so can't compare, but from what I've seen of taco bell food, it doesn't look much like it. Your seating sounds bad. It's always crowded. . . the one we go to has outdoor seating, which is nice. Take out is good, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imprimis Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Another Chipotle lover, here! My kids love it, too. Outstanding quality. Taco Bell just doesn't compare, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 I LOVE it! I also love the amount of guacamole they give you. I always get the vegetarian bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellyndria Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 Chipotle is yum! I don't live near one anymore, though. We have Qdoba here, which is a similar type of restaurant. But, we don't eat there usually, we get the food as take out. I prefer Chipotle over Qdoba. You can vary the heat of your food by picking a milder salsa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helena Posted April 20, 2011 Share Posted April 20, 2011 No, I don't care for it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cslbda Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I love Chipotle- especially the rice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 We love it, and will occasionally (special occasion) drive an hour to eat there. They serve natural, unprocessed, real food without hormones, and you can taste the difference. I wish I could duplicate it at home; we try but it just isn't the same. OH we dont' have them in our area, but we ate in one once in DC....we STILL talk about how great it was!! Mmmmm........I'm SO jealous of you who have one nearby! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) The only thing I've ever had from there was a chicken burrito. It was too spicy, and whatever they marinated the chicken in made it taste icky to me. It also had way too much cilantro for my taste. I WANT to like it so badly, because there's one two minutes from here, and because I love their philosophy, business model, etc. But I so disliked what I had that time that I haven't wanted to go back, and the kids were so unhappy that their meat was spicy that they haven't wanted to either :( I do like Baja Fresh the best, and Moe's is a very close second. Although they don't do the hormone free meats etc., they do claim to be all natural too, I think. ETA: Oh, Baja Fresh says they do too: http://www.bajafresh.com/about-baja-fresh-undercover-boss/about-baja-fresh-unique-franchise.php And this article says Moe's is introducing natural chicken and grass-fed beef?! http://www.smartbrief.com/news/restaurant/storyDetails.jsp?issueid=8F1A1A4E-AF8E-44A1-BD09-DCC43C389C6E©id=E2FD74E2-9EFA-47D2-B565-30B7D29DCE6C Edited April 21, 2011 by melissel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Love Chipotle. Hate Taco Bell.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSICAinMD Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 It's o.k., I much prefer Baja Fresh. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed2fosteradopt Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I am in the minority. I don't like it at all. My husband and son, however, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 ...the amount of calories in a burrito is staggering....Very true. I get the bowl and no sour cream or corn salsa in an effort to cut the calories a little, and I try not to eat much of the rice (which is so yummy with the lime!). Unfortunately I also love the chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I like Chipotle, but I LOVE Qdoba. We have both in town. I can't compare it to Taco Bell, because I've never eaten there. Honestly though, if you didn't like it all that means is you didn't like it. You may not be missing anything. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I don't care for Chipotle...and I really really wanted to like it. I do love me some Freebirds though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 DH could eat Chipotle every day. He gets a chicken burrito every time. I don't like their chicken (I don't like the seasoning), but I love the pork and if we go and they've just put out new steak, I get that. I love the chips as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 When we go, we each get a child's meal. They are all under $4, and there's enough food (and organic milk!) for us. Not all restaurants have the child's menu posted on the wall. We usually have to look at a paper menu to find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Nope, I've been there 3 times thinking I must have just had a bad experience. I don't like the way the menu is presented, I don't like the ordering process and I don't like the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satori Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Chipotle is the main place we eat at if we don't eat at home. I first went there when I was a meat-eater and didn't like the chicken burrito. I never went back until I turned vegetarian and got the fajita burrito. I loved it so much I went there almost everyday. Now we only go a few times a month, but our whole family loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I think they've actually cut the size of their burritos too, which is scary. I wish they did a smaller portion size as well. I always split with DD at Chipotle. This often leads to an argument over burrito vs. tacos...but the amount of food is such that there's no way we're NOT sharing! I haven't eaten there in ages (no $$$). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I get it to go, so I don't have experience with the insdie really. We don't eat out often, but I do like their food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I always split with DD at Chipotle. This often leads to an argument over burrito vs. tacos...but the amount of food is such that there's no way we're NOT sharing! I haven't eaten there in ages (no $$$). :grouphug: Us either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AbbyL Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 : But for a "fast food" establishment the fare at Chipotle is pretty good. I do wish they offered brown rice as an option, and vegetables are "scant" but it is still way better than most. And the food is tasty. I went to the local Chipotle last week here in the Denver area and they are serving brown rice as an option now. It may be changing in other areas as well. Abby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wamommy Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 We all love Chipotle. So much better than typical fast food on a road trip. I have a Chipotle ap on my phone so I can find them while on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleWMN Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Our only experience was going to a Chipotle in Orlando. I thought they were supposed to be a gluten free menu and they had no idea what we were talking about so we had to leave without eating there. :( We are getting one in my city soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 No I don't like it and I love quasi-Mexican style food. (Plus, there is hometown restaurant here that I used to cook at whose lease wasn't renewed because the owners of the plaza decided to lease to Chipotle instead. It grates on me that this awesome restaurant that serves veggie & vegan choices and gluten-free choices plus fresh, made from scratch food would get the shaft after 20 years for a trend.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Big fans here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineW Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Love Chipotle. Love their philospohy, love their food. We have one ten minutes drive away but its so crowded and parking is a pain. We're getting one within walking distance this summer. It will still be crowded, but at least we won't have to worry about parking. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I love Chipotle. I usually get the carnitas, which are not very spicy. Yes, the menu is very basic, but that's part of the appeal. Plus the food is very good. There's no comparison to Taco Bell, imho. Chipotle's food is real food...Taco Bell's is mostly fake (though yes, I do eat it). I never minded the interiors either, though I do think their chairs are quite uncomfortable. But as always, YMMV :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Love it! The entire family does. I don't get a burrito - way too much work for me! :D I get a bowl - with the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyB Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I LOVE CHIPOTLE!!! I went there for lunch today! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I've never heard of Chipotle. That is what happens when one lives away from civilization for too long. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Taco Bell vs. Chipotle. That's funny. There really is no comparison -- I mean, Chipotle has real food. It has to be the best fast food restaurant I know of. My husband and I go there on date nights sometimes. Yum -- I want to eat there now! I just love their black beans and the guacamole. Our restaurant is always very clean as well. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 A question for everyone. Our Chipotle has the BEST manager. He always walks around and asks each table if they are enjoying their meal. Is this common for Chipotle? Or is this manager just a nice guy?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I think I need to go there for lunch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 I'm feeling same kind of disorientation some people seem to have when they are shocked to agree with me :tongue_smilie: :lol::smilielol5: I don't have a Chipotle near me. There are a few in the Raleigh area, I'll have to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 21, 2011 Share Posted April 21, 2011 Our local store manager is awesome. I also love that if I am requiring a tray because I have all of my kids with me that the checkout clerk will help me to my table. If I ever wanted to buy a business franchise just on the love of the product & the restaurant concept, this would be the one for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Love Chipotle. Try it again. Get the carnitas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailofsparks Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Veggie fajita burrito in a bowl - black beans, guacamole, hot sauce and all the rest of the fixins. Wish I could have one right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I had it tonight. I LOVE Chipotle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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