Ordering guide
What to order at Chipotle
Chipotle is a build-your-own menu, so the best order is really the best combination. These are the picks the community keeps voting for, plus the small choices that make a bowl better.
Order this at Chipotle
1Barbacoa burrito bowl
Slow-cooked, well-seasoned and the juiciest protein on the line.
2Chicken burrito with white rice and black beans
The most balanced classic — the char on the chicken carries it.
3Steak quesadilla
Ordered on the app only, and the closest thing to a griddled melt on the menu.
4Sofritas bowl
The vegan pick that still tastes seasoned rather than plain.
5Chips and guacamole
Guacamole is made in-house daily; the lime-salt chips are the reason people add it.
Ordering tips
- Ask for a bowl with a tortilla on the side if you want a burrito without the wrap tearing.
- Order half-and-half on proteins or rice — most locations will do it.
- Fajita veggies and both salsas are free; use them instead of paying twice for volume.
- Ordering in the app unlocks the quesadilla and lets you stack more free toppings.
Frequently asked questions
What should I order at Chipotle?
Barbacoa or chicken in a burrito bowl is the safest great order: white or brown rice, black beans, mild and medium salsa, fajita veggies, cheese and lettuce. Add guacamole if you want it to feel like a full meal. If you're on the app, the steak quesadilla is the standout item you can't order at the counter.
What is the best protein at Chipotle?
Barbacoa and chicken get voted highest most often — barbacoa for richness, chicken for the grill char. Steak is excellent when it's fresh but goes chewy late in the day. Carnitas is the mildest, and sofritas is the best vegan option.
What's the best Chipotle order for a bigger portion?
Order a bowl with a side tortilla, ask for both rices and both beans, and load the free fajita veggies, salsas, lettuce and corn. That gets you noticeably more food than a single burrito for the same base price.
What is the healthiest thing to order at Chipotle?
A salad or bowl with chicken, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa and no rice or cheese keeps it light while still filling. Guacamole adds good fats; queso, dressing and chips are where the calories jump.
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