Chipotle’s carnitas are the pork lover’s protein: pork shoulder braised for hours, then seared at the end so the edges caramelize into crispy, golden bits. It is the only Chipotle meat with that crispy-tender contrast, and it has a devoted following that considers it the best protein on the menu, full stop. The bowl is…
The Chipotle Steak Burrito Bowl is the upgrade order. Grilled steak, marinated and seared on the plancha, over the standard bowl foundation of rice, beans, salsa, cheese, and sour cream. It costs about a dollar more than the chicken bowl and delivers a different eating experience: charred edges, beefy depth, and a chew that the…
Chipotle’s barbacoa is the sleeper protein on the menu. Shredded beef braised low and slow with chipotle peppers, cumin, cloves, garlic, and oregano until it falls apart, it is the richest, most deeply flavored meat Chipotle sells. The burrito bowl is its best showcase: white rice, black beans, salsa, cheese, and sour cream under a…
The Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl is the single most ordered item on the entire Chipotle menu. It is the same ingredients as the classic burrito, served in a bowl instead of wrapped in a tortilla, and that one change drops about 325 calories off the order. The bowl is also the format that made Chipotle…