I really enjoy the convenient location for a lazy evening when we decide to go out. Â This is your stereotypical Chipotle, as far as food, service, and price go. Â However, they've got some great outdoor seating. Â We've eaten here a few times, and I suppose I should have reviewed it sooner. Â
Overall its a great place to grab a good burrito. Â The only gripe I have with this place is the terribly small amount of parking they have. Â The spots are tight and some are parallel parking only. Â That's normally not a big deal, but the parallel spots are tight as well. Â If I'm driving my F-150, I've got no chance paralleling in some of those spots. Â I usually have to park a ways away and walk. Â Not really that big of a deal, but I wish my options were better for parking close by.
Who doesn't love Chipotle? If you are one of the 1% who either has no idea what Chipotle is or has never been, it may be time to expand your reaches.
Chipotle is the standard for a decent fast food-ish burrito or other various Mexican food.
When you go, you are given a choice of Chicken, Steak, Barbicoa, or Veggies to go into your burrito, salad, quesadilla, or bowl?
Next, you are given a choice of rice: Brown or White?
Beans: Black or Pinto?
Salsas: Mild (pico-de-gallo), Corn, Hot, Green?
Cheese?
Sour Cream or Guacamole?
I have never had a terrible choice from Chipotle, especially this location. Lately, I have been ordering a chicken salad with extra chicken, black beans, a little bit of cheese, and the hot red salsa on the side! Yum!
I have to review this Chipotle because I don't know if the staff is like this at all of them, so I have to give props to them. Â This is some of the nicest staff I've encountered. Â From the moment you walk in to when you are checking out, everyone is smiling, asking about your day, and they seem genuine too! Â It's a mad house during the lunch rush, but they are so fast, and never miss a beat. Â No one seems stressed or annoyed. Â It is quite refreshing.
And I love that Chipotle shares the same feelings as I do about food and where it's coming from. Â The website is great, you can see where everything comes from. Â I even tried the pork carnitas, and I usually avoid meat at places like this. Â They were so good! I trust that the pork is raised humanly and is hormone/antibiotic free. Â I love that they have brown rice too! I think I've found a regular lunch spot for sure. Â This Chipolte has it all, quick efficient lines, super friendly staff, and morals about the food they are serving. Â Sold.
Let me add my final thought-mini bowl! They really should have a half bowl on the menu!! And most of my office agrees. Â Sometimes that big bowl is just too much! Â We think we might petition for the mini bowl!
So its mexican food that is a step above Taco Bell. It has the open kitchen that seems to be happening at every restaraunt now and they make your burrito, taco, salad right in front of you. Its decent and a little pricey but if you want mexican food thats quick and not Taco Bell then here ya go
Review Source:Annie B. below seems to present a reasonable case. I highly suggest dining while the food is fresh, but that's just me.
I go to Chipotle perhaps 2-5 times a month and almost never run into problems. I know there is one lady who works some of the night shifts that can NOT wrap the burrito without it falling apart. But I take that to be an isolated incident. Otherwise, if it is your first time there, just go with a chicken burrito with black beans, mild salsa, sour cream and cheese. They also have student drinks for free with a valid student ID.
PROTIP: Save a quarter of the burrito and refrigerate. Microwave for 2 minutes and eat for breakfast. (Better with less sour cream and extra cheese)
A co-worker ran out to grab lunch for us and suggested Chipotle. Â I sent some cash with him and had some chicken tacos and a side of chips & guac brought back for me.
The guac had hunks of brown avocado in it... blech! Â It even tasted a little old. Â The chips were also stale. Â The tacos tasted good, but were soggy as hell. Â The good Chipotle restaurants shake the water out of the salsa before putting it on. Â This one apparently doesn't consider the effect of salsa water on a soft tortilla.
Anyway, for a mediocre lunch it tasted ok. Â I've definitely had better Chipotle. Â However, all afternoon I felt like crap. Â Am I seriously doomed to never find a decent lunch in this part of town?