Let me start by saying I love chipolte. However, I went to this particular location a couple of hours ago and my stomach hates me for it! I ordered my usual thing... veggie bowl; white rice, veggies, mild salsa, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce. For the most part, it looked really tasty and it was a big portion. When I went to the soda area to get napkins and lemon, I was shocked to see that the lemons were old looking like theyve been sitting out for a couple of days, there was hair on not one but two of the lemons I picked up, and an unidentifiable black object one another. Obviously I did without the lemons today. I sat down and ate everything was normal. It went down hill when I left 20 minutes later. As I was walking home I got a sudden sharp pain in my lower abdomen. Then it spread to my entire abdomen. I literally hunched over and grabbed my stomach while walking home on clark street. I can't remember the last time I experienced such a stomach pain. After flagging down a taxi to take me home, I got home only to throw up half way to the bathroom. I'm leaving out some of my other symptoms from the tainted food I ingested, but just know, the throwing up was the least of my worries. I wouldn't go back to this location even if they were paying me to eat their food. I'm curious to see if I'm the only one who has gotten sick from their food lately.
BEWARE!
I am not quite sure what brings people back to Chipotle. I have been here three times and each time I have been disappointed. The third time I went I psyched myself up thinking this was going to be the time I find out what all the fuss is about. Unfortunately, it was just another bad burrito.
At this Chipotle you can place your bets on fine and quick service, but not on the menu offerings. Overall I would suggest avoiding the steak since it is usually tough, and the chicken isn't that great either. In fact, I'd even go a step further suggest that if you're looking for a good lunch spot go across the street to Chicken Hut, south to Crisp or Pastoral, or north to Five Guys. With such great choices in this vibrant neighborhood, don't settle for this mediocre fare.