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| - As someone who used to eat Chipotle several times a week, and has recently seen the light (Zabas), this was my first trip back to Chipotle in months.
There aren't really a lot of bad things to say about Chipotle, but at the same time, not a lot of good things to rave about either. The best part about Chipotle is the cilantro-lime rice; its buttery, fluffy, and has great flavor. No one does the rice better in the fast-casual market.
Beyond that, everything else Chipotle offers is rather average. The protein selection is wide, but none of them strike me as particularly amazing. Chipotle also doesn't give you a lot of meat unless you ask for 'a little more,' or pay for double meat. The tortillas are bland and the cheese is almost too thick, as it creates a gelatinous layer on top of your bowl if you get it to go.
I've also experienced many inconsistencies with the rice texture, meat temperature, meat seasoning, and various other aspects of something that seems fairly straightforward to cook.
Overall, if you're looking for something fast, cheap, and relatively on the healthy side compared to something like McDonalds, than Chipotle is a solid choice. But if you really want amazing fast-casual Mexican food, go to Zabas; they have better selections like fish and shrimp, they don't skimp on anything, and their Cilantro Pesto is probably the greatest sauce ever created.
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