Chipotle’s Barbacoa Burrito: Price, Calories and Nutrition (2026)

Chipotle’s barbacoa burrito is the premium pick of the burrito line. The barbacoa is beef braised low and slow with chipotle peppers, cumin, garlic, and oregano until it shreds, with a deep, smoky heat that the chicken and steak options do not reach. Wrapped in a flour tortilla with cilantro-lime rice, black beans, and your choice of toppings, it is the most indulgent standard burrito on the menu. In 2026 a Barbacoa Burrito carries 1080 calories and a price starting from $11.50. Here is the current price, the calorie count, and the full nutrition breakdown.

The 1080 calorie figure is for the standard build with rice, beans, and typical toppings. Prices vary by location, with most restaurants between $11.50 and $12.95. Barbacoa carries a premium over chicken at most locations.

Last updated: July 21, 2026

Table of contents

• What is the Barbacoa Burrito
• Barbacoa Burrito nutrition facts
• Barbacoa Burrito ingredients and customization
• Allergens
• Barbacoa Burrito vs Steak Burrito
• Getting the best value on the Barbacoa Burrito
• Frequently asked questions

What is the Barbacoa Burrito

Barbacoa is Chipotle’s braised beef: cuts of beef seasoned with chipotle peppers, cumin, garlic, oregano, and cloves, then slow-cooked until the meat surrenders into shreds. It is the most labor-intensive protein on the line and the one with the deepest flavor, smoky, peppery, with a warmth that builds rather than burns.

In the burrito, the barbacoa joins cilantro-lime rice, black beans, and the standard topping line: salsa, corn, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, lettuce. The beef’s richness stands up to the full build in a way chicken sometimes cannot, which is why the "with everything" barbacoa burrito is the connoisseur’s order.

At 1080 calories, this is the heaviest standard burrito on the menu, heavier than the chicken burrito by 50 calories and the heaviest single item in this guide. The protein is excellent at 51 grams, but the sodium and fat demand respect.

One thing worth knowing: barbacoa availability can be inconsistent. It is the protein most likely to run out during a rush because the braising takes hours and cannot be rushed. If the pan is empty at 7 PM, that is why. Lunch is the safer bet.

Barbacoa Burrito nutrition facts

Full nutrition breakdown for one Barbacoa Burrito, based on Chipotle’s official US nutrition data.

Nutrient	Amount per Barbacoa Burrito
Calories	1080
Total fat	34g
Total carbohydrates	107g
Protein	51g
Sodium	2350mg

The 51 grams of protein is the headline, the highest in this guide. But 2350 mg of sodium is essentially the entire daily guideline in one item, and 34 grams of fat is substantial. The 107 grams of carbs come from the tortilla, rice, and beans doing their combined work.

For context, 1080 calories makes this the single heaviest item across all ten guides, edging out the chicken burrito. It is a genuine feast. Split it, or plan the rest of the day around it. As a post-workout meal it is almost defensible; as a casual lunch it is a commitment.

Barbacoa Burrito ingredients and customization

The barbacoa is beef, chipotle peppers, cumin, garlic, oregano, cloves, and salt, braised until shreddable. The burrito adds the flour tortilla, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, and your choice of salsas, corn, sour cream, cheese, guacamole, and lettuce.

Customization follows the standard line. The highest-impact move is skipping the rice, which drops the carbs significantly, or going easy on the cheese and sour cream to cut fat. Extra barbacoa doubles the meat for the protein-maximalist. The tortilla can be skipped for a bowl-style build in a burrito’s clothing.

For the full experience, the classic build is barbacoa, rice, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, corn, cheese, and lettuce. Sour cream and guacamole push it further into indulgence; both are worth it if this is the day’s main event.

Allergens

The Barbacoa Burrito contains wheat (flour tortilla) and milk (cheese, sour cream) as built. The barbacoa itself contains no gluten or dairy, so a bowl build without cheese or sour cream avoids both. Always check Chipotle’s current allergen information if you have a serious allergy.

Barbacoa Burrito vs Steak Burrito

The two premium burritos, head to head. Barbacoa: from $11.50, 1080 calories, 51g protein, braised shredded beef, smoky heat. Steak: from $11.50, roughly 1000 calories, 46g protein, grilled steak, charred peppers.

On nutrition, the steak burrito is lighter by about 80 calories with slightly less protein. On flavor, it is a genuine rivalry: barbacoa is deep, smoky, and shreddy; steak is charry, peppery, and toothsome. Same price at most locations, which makes it a pure taste decision.

Pick barbacoa for the deepest flavor and the highest protein. Pick steak for a slightly lighter premium burrito. Both are excellent; neither is a diet food.

Getting the best value on the Barbacoa Burrito

• At from $11.50, it matches the steak burrito’s price while delivering more protein. The premium over chicken buys real flavor.
• The protein per dollar is among the best on the menu at 51 grams. Few fast food items deliver this much protein near this price.
• Split it. At 1080 calories, half a barbacoa burrito is a full meal for most people, halving the effective cost.
• Go at lunch for the freshest barbacoa. The braised beef is most likely to run out during dinner rush.
• In the app, the burrito appears in rewards and bundle offers. Check digital deals before paying menu price.

Frequently asked questions

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