Sides

Chipotle’s chips are the quiet engine of the whole menu. They are cut from corn tortillas, fried in-house in small batches all day, and tossed with lime juice and salt while still hot. Thicker and sturdier than bagged tortilla chips, they are built to carry heavy toppings without snapping, which is exactly what they do…

Chipotle’s chips and guacamole are the most famous side in fast casual dining. The chips are made in-house throughout the day: corn tortillas cut into triangles, fried, and tossed with fresh lime juice and salt. The guacamole is mashed by hand in the restaurant, several times a day, from ripe avocados, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro,…