Chipotle is back to being awesome again because of the burrito bowl. Long gone are the days of nuking burrito leftovers or eating a poorly assembled burrito (like beans on one side, meat on the other end). I can eat all the ingredients together! Plus no tortilla means more room in my stomach. No leftovers! Yeah!
Boy, there are some lousy customers here. Holding up the line by asking for extras on everything that the workers have a hard time fitting the lids on the burrito bowls. Props to the workers who put up with that because I couldn't!
I do enjoy Chipotle. The food is invariably fresh and flavorful, and the price is not bad for what you get. But what I REALLY appreciate is the ability to completely customize my meal. This is super-important if you have dietary restrictions (like me), or finicky tastes (like my dear husband). Even better, Chipotle has a super-user-friendly nutrition calculator on its website.
The staff at this particular location are generally friendly and competent. The seating area is a bit different in that it's got a few smaller tables and then one big long communal table in the middle. You can pull up a chair next to a stranger, nod "hello", and tuck into that juicy carnitas burrito. It's not very Minnesotan (we're a little too attached to our personal space, aren't we?), but maybe that's not the worst thing in the world.
Burritos. Â That's why you come here. Â Unfortunately, this joint has NOT mastered the technique in rolling a burrito. Â I've been here several times (it's right next to my Target), and they have yet to roll a burrito that does not fall apart. Â Usually, as soon as I open the foil, it's already ripped and oozing out somewhere. Â Super disappointing because I know it can be done. Â I've been to plenty of other Chipotles that don't have this issue. Â Very frustrating. Â A burrito is not hard to roll. Â I've done it myself. Â Practice, practice, practice.
Review Source:I love Chipotle...we probably eat there at LEAST once a week! Before the 66th St Chip moved in, we'd drive over to Edina. So we were pretty stoked when one moved in so close to home. Unfortunately after a few experiences at this one we've decided to drive the extra five or ten minutes to the next closest location. The staff is rude, disorganized, regularly out of ingredients (usually guac) and they are stingy on the portion sizes. We've had enough disappointing visits that we will no longer visit this location if it can be avoided.
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