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| - There is a new sheriff in town: his name is Chipotle. I cannot believe a place that is so focused on quality and freshness, comes from McDonald's!
I tried Chipotle around 4 years ago on a trip to NYC. It impressed me then but I wasn't a big burrito guy like today.
I finally got around to trying Chipotle in the core the other day and man was I impressed.
Ill start off by saying no offense to the other fast food burrito joints in the city, you all have a special place in my heart, but you can learn a thing or two from Chipotle.
Ambiance:
Walking in, I heard and smelled the sound of chicken cooking on the grill. You see the vegetables being cut in front of you, freshness is in the air.
Other than that, typical fast food joint.
Food:
I am thinking of ways to describe it the food, but nothing comes to mind aside from Bombjiggy.
All the vegetables were delightfully fresh, nothing seemed to be sitting around.
I asked if I could get some jalapenos and they said Jalapenos stop after 5pm. Although not impressed, it shows some concern for the freshness of their food.
Now the chicken - man oh man - it was like backyard BBQ chicken in a burrito. Juicy and a little charred on the outside. amazing!!
Burrito Boyz et all, learn from this, your ingredients can be great, but chicken that's sitting around in a warmer all day is ruining your experience.
Cook the chicken throughout the day, focus on smaller quantities!
The chicken alone has won a place in my heart for best burrito so far. Sorry Big Fat B and the rest.
Sauce Factor: Sour Cream, Chipotle Tabasco, fresh Guac. hells yeah.
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