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Chipotle Menu Prices 2026: Bowls, Burritos & Lifestyle Bowls

Full Chipotle menu prices for 2026 — including the Protein × Entrée matrix that defines Chipotle's build-your-own model, the official Lifestyle Bowls lineup (Whole30, Keto, Paleo, Vegan, High-Protein), every individual ingredient add-on cost, and a current price comparison vs. Qdoba, Moe's and Taco Bell. A Chicken Bowl is around $10.45; guacamole adds $2.95; the cheapest full meal is the $5.50 Kids' Build Your Own.

~3,500 locationsFast Casual · MexicanBowls from $9.95Build-your-own modelLifestyle Bowls (Whole30/Keto/Vegan)Food with Integrity sourcing
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Signature items

Chicken Bowl$10.45
Steak Bowl$12.45
Barbacoa Burrito$12.45
Sofritas Bowl$10.45
Chips & Guac$5.00
Jump to: Protein × Entrée matrix Lifestyle Bowls Build-your-own breakdown Combos & pairings Customization costs Cheapest items Most popular What's new in 2026 Calories + prices Full priced menu Compared to Qdoba / Moe's / Taco Bell FAQ
Quick answers

Common Chipotle menu questions, answered

The four things people most often Google about Chipotle's menu — answered in one glance, with current prices.

Cheapest meal
Kids' Build Your Own $5.50

Small bowl/taco/quesadilla + drink + side. The cheapest full ticket on the menu.

Most popular
Chicken Burrito Bowl $10.45

Chipotle's flagship and ~40% of all entrée orders. Bowl outsells burrito ~60/40.

Guacamole add
+$2.95 on everything

Same upcharge regardless of protein. Free on Veggie builds and frequently free via Chipotle Rewards.

Newest items
Chicken al Pastor & Honey Chicken

Both rotating LTOs in 2026 — premium chicken proteins at +$0.50 vs. standard chicken.

The Chipotle pricing model

Protein × Entrée-Style price matrix (2026)

Chipotle's pricing is set by the protein you choose, not the entrée style. A Chicken Bowl, Burrito, Salad and Tacos (3) are all $10.45. The one exception is the Quesadilla — digital-order-only and $1 higher because it's hand-crafted. Use this table to price any build instantly.

ProteinBowl / Salad / BurritoTacos (3)QuesadillaKids' Meal
Chicken$10.45$10.45$11.45$5.50
Steak$12.45$12.45$13.45$5.50
Carnitas$11.95$11.95$12.95$5.50
Barbacoa$12.45$12.45$13.45$5.50
Sofritas (vegan)$10.45$10.45$11.45$5.50
Veggie (no protein, guac included)$9.95$9.95$8.95 (cheese only)$5.50
Chicken al Pastor (LTO)$10.95$10.95$11.95
Honey Chicken (LTO)$10.95$10.95$11.95

Quesadillas are app- and web-only — you cannot order one on the in-store line. The Kids' Meal Build Your Own price is fixed at $5.50 regardless of protein choice (most chains let kids order any protein at the same kids' price). Half-and-half protein (e.g., half-chicken/half-steak) is allowed in-store at no extra charge and is priced at the higher of the two proteins.

Pre-built specialty bowls

Chipotle Lifestyle Bowls — Whole30, Keto, Paleo, Vegan and more

Lifestyle Bowls are an official Chipotle category — pre-built combinations designed for specific diets. Each is a regular bowl with a defined ingredient list and (usually) guacamole already included, which accounts for the small premium vs. building it yourself. None of Chipotle's peers carry an equivalent named lineup.

Whole30 Salad Bowl$11.95

  • Supergreens lettuce blend
  • Chicken (or steak / carnitas / barbacoa)
  • Fajita veggies
  • Fresh tomato salsa
  • Guacamole (included)

No grains, beans, dairy, soy or added sugar — Whole30 compliant.

Keto Salad Bowl$11.95

  • Supergreens lettuce blend
  • Chicken (or other protein)
  • Cheese
  • Fresh tomato salsa
  • Guacamole (included)

No rice or beans — keto-friendly macros, ~14g net carbs.

Paleo Salad Bowl$11.95

  • Supergreens lettuce blend
  • Barbacoa (default)
  • Fajita veggies
  • Fresh tomato salsa
  • Guacamole (included)

No grains, beans or dairy.

Vegetarian Bowl$10.95

  • Brown rice
  • Black beans
  • Fajita veggies
  • Fresh tomato + roasted chili-corn salsa
  • Romaine, guacamole (included)

No animal protein; vegan-as-served if cheese and sour cream are skipped.

Vegan Bowl (Sofritas)$11.45

  • Brown rice
  • Black beans
  • Sofritas (organic tofu protein)
  • Fajita veggies, tomato salsa, corn salsa
  • Romaine, guacamole (included)

Fully vegan certified — no dairy or animal products.

High-Protein Bowl$13.45

  • White rice
  • Black beans
  • Double chicken
  • Fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa
  • Cheese, romaine

~50g protein per bowl — double chicken bundled with veggies.

Wholesome Bowl$11.95

  • Brown rice
  • Chicken
  • Fajita veggies
  • Tomato + roasted chili-corn salsa
  • Romaine, guacamole (included)

Lean-protein build with brown rice — Chipotle's 'wellness default'.

Plant Powered Bowl$11.45

  • Brown rice
  • Black beans
  • Sofritas
  • Fajita veggies, tomato + corn salsa
  • Romaine, guacamole (included)

Closely related to the Vegan Bowl; current name on the 2026 menu.

Build-your-own breakdown

Every Chipotle ingredient and its upcharge

Each ingredient is either included in the base entrée price or carries a documented upcharge. The base price is set by the protein; everything else in the assembly line is included unless flagged below. Use this section to price any custom build.

Step 1 · Protein (sets base price)

Choose protein

  • Chicken — $10.45 base (bowl/burrito/salad/3-tacos)
  • Steak — $12.45 base
  • Carnitas (pork) — $11.95 base
  • Barbacoa (beef) — $12.45 base
  • Sofritas (vegan tofu) — $10.45 base
  • Veggie (no protein) — $9.95 base · guac included free
  • Chicken al Pastor / Honey Chicken (LTO) — +$0.50 vs. chicken
Step 2 · Rice (included)

Choose rice

  • Cilantro-Lime White Rice — included
  • Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice — included
  • No rice (Keto / Whole30) — included
  • Double rice — included (any combination)
Step 3 · Beans (included)

Choose beans

  • Black Beans — included
  • Pinto Beans — included
  • No beans — included
  • Both beans — included
Step 4 · Salsas (included)

Choose salsa(s)

  • Fresh Tomato Salsa (mild) — included
  • Tomatillo-Green Chili (medium) — included
  • Tomatillo-Red Chili (hot) — included
  • Roasted Chili-Corn (medium, sweet) — included
  • Multiple salsas — included; ask line worker
Step 5 · Toppings (included)

Choose toppings

  • Fajita Veggies (peppers + onions) — included
  • Three-Cheese Blend — included
  • Sour Cream — included
  • Romaine Lettuce — included
  • Tortilla on the side (with a bowl) — included free
Step 6 · Premium add-ons

Premium upcharges

  • Guacamole+$2.95 (free on Veggie)
  • Queso Blanco+$2.10
  • Side of Guac (4 oz) — $2.95
  • Side of Queso — $2.50
  • Extra protein (same) — +$4.20–$5.20 (matches second portion)
  • Double protein — +$4.20 (chicken/sofritas) / +$5.20 (steak/carnitas/barbacoa)
  • Half-and-half protein — no extra charge; priced at higher protein
Combos & typical orders

How much does a full Chipotle meal actually cost?

Chipotle doesn't sell combo meals as a SKU — but the typical Chipotle order is an entrée plus Chips & Guac and a drink. Here's what those builds cost end-to-end in 2026.

Solo Chicken Bowl + Chips & Guac + Drink$18.50

  • Chicken Burrito Bowl — $10.45
  • Chips & Guacamole — $5.00
  • Fountain Drink (Regular) — $3.05

The 'standard' Chipotle order. Median ticket size in 2026.

Steak Burrito + Chips & Queso + Drink$20.35

  • Steak Burrito — $12.45
  • Chips & Queso Blanco — $4.85
  • Fountain Drink (Regular) — $3.05

Premium build with queso instead of guac.

Family of Four (mixed)$48–$55

  • Chicken Bowl + Steak Bowl + Sofritas Bowl
  • Kids' Build Your Own
  • Large Chips & Guac to share — $6.50
  • 2× Drink, 1× kids' juice

Mixed family order for four — typical total at non-coastal pricing.

Vegetarian + Vegan order$15.95

  • Veggie Bowl ($9.95) — guac included
  • Chips & Guacamole — $5.00 (already a generous portion)
  • Tractor Organic Lemonade — $3.55

Veggie build is the only entrée with free guac, making this the highest-guac-per-dollar Chipotle order.

Catering: Burritos by the Box (12 burritos)~$155

  • 12 Chicken Burritos — ~$10.45 each
  • Chips & 2 large salsas
  • Per-person cost ≈ $13

Chipotle Catering pricing; orders take 24 hours' notice.

App-only Quesadilla meal$14.50

  • Chicken Quesadilla — $11.45
  • Side of Guac (included as one of two sides)
  • Fountain Drink — $3.05

Quesadilla orders include two sides at no extra charge. Digital-only.

Customization costs

What every add-on, swap and modification costs

Chipotle's pricing for modifications is highly consistent. Below is every published upcharge and the items that come free.

+$2.95 — Guacamole+$2.95

  • Added to any bowl / burrito / salad / tacos
  • Same price for a 4 oz side
  • FREE on Veggie builds
  • Often free as a Chipotle Rewards birthday/sign-up perk

The single most-added upcharge at Chipotle.

+$2.10 — Queso Blanco+$2.10

  • Added to any entrée
  • Side of Queso runs $2.50
  • Chips & Queso combo is $4.85

Queso replaced Chipotle's original queso recipe in 2020 with a cleaner-label formula.

+$4.20–$5.20 — Extra / Double protein+$4.20–$5.20

  • Chicken / Sofritas: +$4.20
  • Steak / Carnitas / Barbacoa: +$5.20
  • Adds a full second portion to the bowl

The High-Protein Lifestyle Bowl ($13.45) is cheaper than 'Chicken Bowl + double chicken' on many tickets.

$0 — Half-and-half proteinFree upgrade

  • E.g. half chicken + half steak in one bowl
  • Priced at the higher of the two proteins
  • In-store / line order only
  • App / web doesn't offer it natively

The most-discussed Chipotle 'hack' — and it's actually official policy.

$0 — Sofritas as proteinNo upcharge

  • Same price tier as chicken: $10.45
  • Vegan-as-served
  • Launched 2014; fully nationwide since 2015

Chipotle was one of the first national chains to launch a vegan-protein SKU.

$0 — Tortilla on the sideFree with bowl

  • Add a warm flour tortilla to any bowl order
  • Free at all U.S. locations
  • Common 'second-meal' hack

Doesn't show up as a line item — just ask.

$0 — Extra rice / beans / salsa / veggiesFree

  • Double rice — free
  • Both beans (black + pinto) — free
  • Multiple salsas — free
  • Extra fajita veggies — free

Anything from the standard line is free; only protein extras and guac/queso are paid.

+$0.50 — Premium LTO chicken+$0.50

  • Chicken al Pastor — +$0.50 vs. standard chicken
  • Pollo Asado — +$0.50
  • Honey Chicken — +$0.50

Premium-chicken LTOs price slightly above the standard $10.45 chicken tier.

Cheapest items

The 10 cheapest things to order at Chipotle (May 2026)

Ranked by national-average price. Chipotle's floor is higher than fast-food chains (no sub-$3 entrée) — but the Kids' Meal and Veggie Bowl deliver real value, and the Tortilla on the Side hack is genuinely free.

  1. 1Tortilla on the SideFree with any bowl order. Doesn't show up as a line item.Free
  2. 2Organic Apple Juice / Milk (kids')Standalone kids' drink price.$1.75
  3. 3Chips (alone)A bag of salted tortilla chips.$2.50
  4. 4Side of Queso BlancoA small queso side.$2.50
  5. 5Side of Guacamole (4 oz)Most-ordered side at Chipotle.$2.95
  6. 6Chips & Fresh Tomato SalsaCheapest chips-and-salsa combo. Vegan.$3.95
  7. 7Kids' Build Your OwnCheapest full meal: taco/bowl/quesadilla + drink + side.$5.50
  8. 8Cheese QuesadillaApp-only. Cheapest quesadilla. Includes two sides.$8.95
  9. 9Veggie Bowl / Burrito / TacosCheapest adult entrée. Guacamole included free.$9.95
  10. 10Sofritas Bowl / Burrito / TacosCheapest protein entrée tier; vegan.$10.45
What's new on the Chipotle menu in 2026

Limited-time, seasonal & recently returned items

Chipotle's menu changes are conservative — typically one or two new proteins per year and a small number of seasonal returns. Below is the 2026 LTO lineup.

Back

Chicken al Pastor

Chicken marinated with morita peppers, ground achiote and pineapple. Originally launched 2023; has rotated on and off; active in most markets through 2026.

+$0.50 vs. chicken
New 2026

Honey Chicken

Sweet-spicy chicken with honey, ancho chile and chipotle. A 2024 LTO that returned for 2026.

+$0.50 vs. chicken
Seasonal

Smoked Brisket

Hardwood-smoked brisket protein. A premium periodic LTO — last active in 2023 and refreshed for 2026.

+$1.00 vs. steak
Returning

Pollo Asado

Cilantro-lime chicken with bell pepper, jalapeño and oregano. First launched 2021, rotated several times since.

+$0.50 vs. chicken
Permanent (since 2024)

Quesadilla on the app

Hand-crafted quesadilla — digital-order-only since launch. Comes with two sides of choice.

From $8.95
Reward

Chipotle Rewards updates

Free guac on sign-up, free entrée on birthdays, and 2026's new Streak Mode bonus points for ordering ≥4 weeks in a row.

Free
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Jump to a category

All Chipotle menu categories with item counts.

The full priced menu

Every priced Chipotle item (2026)

Every priced row a customer can actually order in 2026 — Entrées (Burrito/Bowl/Salad/Tacos by protein), Quesadillas, Lifestyle Bowls, Kids', Sides, Drinks and LTOs.

About these prices. Pricing shown is national-average as of May 2026, sourced from publicly documented Chipotle pricing. Chipotle is corporate-owned (not franchised) but still varies pricing by market: California, NYC, Boston, DC and Hawaii typically run 15–25% higher than the prices shown; airport, stadium and Manhattan locations can run 25–40% higher. Midwest and South typically sit at or below the prices shown. Confirm at your local store or in the Chipotle app.
Calories + prices

Most-ordered builds: calories and current price together

Calories from Chipotle's official nutrition calculator for the most-ordered builds. Numbers shift significantly with rice, beans, salsa and topping choices — use Chipotle's official nutrition tool for your exact build.

BuildCaloriesProteinPrice
Chicken Bowl (white rice, black beans, mild salsa, cheese, lettuce)~600~45g$10.45
Chicken Burrito (same fillings + flour tortilla)~915~50g$10.45
Steak Bowl (same build)~615~38g$12.45
Steak Burrito~1,100~42g$12.45
Carnitas Bowl~625~33g$11.95
Barbacoa Bowl~590~33g$12.45
Sofritas Bowl~530~22g$10.45
Veggie Bowl (with guac included)~570~16g$9.95
Chips & Guacamole~770~10g$5.00
Chips & Queso Blanco~620~14g$4.85
Chicken Quesadilla (with chips & salsa side)~1,260~60g$11.45
Kids' Build Your Own (taco + juice + fruit)~400~18g$5.50
Whole30 Salad Bowl~470~38g$11.95
High-Protein Bowl (double chicken)~760~70g$13.45

Calories computed via Chipotle's official nutrition calculator (chipotle.com/nutrition). For an exact figure, build your meal in the calculator before ordering — each ingredient swap moves the number meaningfully (e.g., sour cream adds ~110 cal, brown rice ~210, guac ~230).

Price comparison

How Chipotle's prices compare to Qdoba, Moe's & Taco Bell

Qdoba and Moe's are Chipotle's closest fast-casual peers; Taco Bell is included as the fast-food benchmark. May 2026 national averages on like-for-like items.

ItemChipotleQdobaMoe's Southwest GrillTaco Bell
Chicken Bowl / Burrito$10.45$10.49$10.99$4.99 (small burrito)
Steak Bowl / Burrito$12.45$11.99$12.49$7.29 (quesadilla)
Barbacoa-equivalent$12.45$12.49 (3-pepper)$11.99 (smoked brisket)n/a
Vegan tofu / plant protein$10.45 (Sofritas)$10.49 (Impossible)$10.99 (Tofu)Bean substitute only
Kids' meal$5.50$4.99$5.49$2.49 (taco)
Guacamole add-on+$2.95Included (free)Included (free)+$0.85
Queso add-on+$2.10+$2.10Included (free)Cheese sauce included
Median 'standard' order (entrée + chips & guac + drink)$18.50$17.95$17.45$10.00

Qdoba's value angle is free guacamole and queso on every entrée — its core pricing matches Chipotle dollar-for-dollar but the add-ons are bundled in. Moe's includes free queso and uses a more theatrical 'Welcome to Moe's!' service style. Taco Bell is in a different price tier entirely (fast food vs. fast casual) and is included for the searched comparison rather than a true like-for-like.

About Chipotle

The chain that named the fast-casual category.

Steve Ells opened the first Chipotle in 1993 near the University of Denver, using a $85,000 loan from his father and the simple thesis that he could sell enough $5 burritos in a day to fund a fine-dining restaurant later. He never opened the fine-dining restaurant. McDonald's invested heavily between 1998 and 2006, helped Chipotle scale from 14 stores to ~500, then spun the company off via IPO — the spin-off proceeds funded Chipotle's first decade of independent expansion.

Chipotle defined the "fast casual" restaurant category — the segment essentially named itself around Chipotle's operating model: counter-service speed, fast-food prices ±50%, and casual-dining ingredient quality. The chain's "Food with Integrity" sourcing standard (no GMOs, no flavor additives, antibiotic-free meats, responsibly raised pork) anchored the segment's quality framing and forced competitors to follow.

Today: ~3,500 locations across the U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany and France, all corporate-owned (no franchises). Headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

1993Founded (Denver)
~3,500Locations
5Countries
$10.45Chicken Bowl
Dietary & allergen guide

Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and lower-calorie picks

Chipotle is one of the most dietary-friendly major chains: every ingredient is documented, all proteins are non-GMO and antibiotic-free, sofritas is a fully certified vegan protein, and most of the menu is naturally gluten-free as served (skip the flour tortilla).

Cross-contact is possible because all proteins share a steam table and the same utensils — if you have a serious allergy, ask the line worker to change gloves and use clean utensils.

  • Cheapest vegan: Sofritas Bowl ($10.45) or Veggie Bowl ($9.95 with free guac)
  • Vegetarian Lifestyle Bowls: Vegetarian Bowl ($10.95), Plant Powered ($11.45)
  • Gluten-free: Any bowl/salad with corn tortillas (skip flour tortillas)
  • Whole30 / Paleo: Whole30 Salad Bowl ($11.95), Paleo Salad Bowl ($11.95)
  • Keto: Keto Salad Bowl ($11.95) — ~14g net carbs
  • Lower-calorie: Whole30 Salad Bowl (~470 cal), Sofritas Bowl (~530 cal)
  • High-protein: High-Protein Bowl ($13.45) — ~70g protein
Ordering tips

How to get more value out of a Chipotle order

Free hack

Tortilla on the side

Order a bowl and ask for a tortilla on the side at no charge. You can wrap half the bowl into a burrito and save the second half — effectively two meals from one entrée.

Free hack

Order Veggie if you want guac

Guacamole is +$2.95 on every protein except Veggie, where it's included. A Veggie Bowl with sofritas added (as an LTO test in some markets) effectively gets you a vegan protein + free guac.

Free hack

Half-and-half protein

Ask in-store for half chicken / half steak. You'll be charged the higher protein price (steak in this case) but get a real protein mix — Chipotle's most-talked-about menu hack and it's official policy.

Rewards

Free guac on Rewards signup

Chipotle Rewards is the strongest free perk on the menu. New members get free guac for life on their first order, plus a free entrée on their birthday and BOGO promos seasonally.

App-only

Quesadillas only on the app

You can't order a quesadilla in person. They're digital-only since launch — but they come with two sides included, which makes them a strong value at $11.45 for chicken.

Lifestyle Bowls

High-Protein Bowl beats double chicken

The $13.45 High-Protein Lifestyle Bowl comes with double chicken bundled with supergreens and fajita veggies. It's typically cheaper than ordering a Chicken Bowl + double chicken + extras separately.

Locations

Where to find a Chipotle

Chipotle operates around 3,500 restaurants, all corporate-owned (no franchises). The vast majority are in the United States, with international footprints in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and France. Most U.S. stores are inline urban/suburban units; "Chipotlane" drive-thru-only locations have been the dominant new-build format since 2020 and now account for the majority of openings.

Use the official store locator at chipotle.com/locations for exact hours and Chipotlane format detail.

  • ~3,500 restaurants total
  • ~3,400 in the United States
  • Canada, U.K., Germany, France internationally
  • Chipotlane — drive-thru-only format (majority of new builds)
  • Corporate-owned — no franchises
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Compare with other Mexican & fast-casual menus

If you're choosing between Chipotle and a peer — or want a related menu — these are the closest comparisons currently on Menupedia.

Common questions

Chipotle menu — frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the questions people most commonly ask about Chipotle's prices, customizations and Lifestyle Bowls.

How much is a Chipotle Chicken Bowl in 2026?

A Chipotle Chicken Bowl is priced around $10.45 at most U.S. locations as of May 2026, with the same price for a Chicken Burrito, Chicken Salad or Chicken Tacos (3-pack). Pricing varies by market: California, New York City, Boston and Hawaii typically run $11.95–$13.45; Midwest and Southern markets often sit at or just below $10.45. Adding guacamole adds $2.95 regardless of build.

What's the difference between a Chipotle Bowl and a Burrito (same price)?

None, in terms of ingredients or price. Chipotle's pricing is set by the protein you choose, not the entrée style. A Chicken Bowl, Chicken Burrito, Chicken Salad and Chicken Tacos (3) are all $10.45 with the same fillings; you just choose whether you want it in a tortilla, in a bowl, over romaine, or as three tacos. Quesadillas are an exception — they're digital-order-only and run $1 higher because they're hand-crafted.

How much extra is guacamole at Chipotle?

Guacamole is an add-on at +$2.95 on any entrée, regardless of protein. A 4 oz side of guacamole is also $2.95. The one exception is the Veggie build (no protein) — guac is included at no extra charge on Veggie Burritos, Bowls, Salads and Tacos. Chipotle Rewards members occasionally receive free-guac promos (it's the standard birthday reward and a frequent sign-up offer).

What is Sofritas at Chipotle?

Sofritas is Chipotle's vegan tofu protein: organic tofu braised with chipotle chilis, roasted poblanos and a blend of spices. It launched nationwide in 2014 and is priced at the same tier as chicken — a Sofritas Bowl is $10.45. Sofritas is fully vegan as served (no cheese or sour cream added by default), and pairs well with corn salsa, fajita veggies and guacamole.

Are Lifestyle Bowls more expensive than regular bowls?

Slightly. Lifestyle Bowls are pre-built combinations designed for specific diets — Whole30, Keto, Paleo, Vegetarian, Vegan, High-Protein, Plant Powered and Wholesome. Most run $10.95–$11.95, vs. a $10.45 regular Chicken Bowl, because they include guacamole or supergreens by default. The High-Protein Bowl ($13.45) includes double chicken. You can build any Lifestyle Bowl yourself to save the markup — the price difference reflects the included guac and premium proteins.

How much is a kids' meal at Chipotle?

The Kids' Build Your Own is $5.50 and includes one taco, quesadilla, or small bowl with a choice of protein, rice or beans, plus mild salsa, cheese, sour cream and lettuce. The meal includes a small organic apple juice or milk and a side of chips or fruit. The Kids' Cheese Quesadilla is also $5.50. The kids' meal is one of the cheapest tickets on the menu and the best per-dollar option for under-12s.

Is Chipotle more expensive than Taco Bell?

Yes — substantially. Chipotle is a fast-casual chain (Chicken Bowl $10.45, Steak Bowl $12.45), while Taco Bell is fast food (Crunchwrap Supreme $6.49, Cravings Box combo $5.99). A full Chipotle order with chips & guac and a drink lands around $18; an equivalent Taco Bell order lands around $10. Chipotle's positioning is closer to Qdoba and Moe's Southwest Grill, which run within ±$1 on most items. The trade-off is sourcing — Chipotle uses responsibly raised proteins under its 'Food with Integrity' standard, with no flavor additives or GMOs in its food.

How much does it cost to add double protein at Chipotle?

Double protein adds +$4.20 on top of the base entrée price for chicken or sofritas, and around +$5.20 for steak, carnitas or barbacoa (matching the price of a second portion of the chosen protein). A double-chicken bowl runs roughly $14.65; a double-steak bowl about $17.65. The High-Protein Lifestyle Bowl ($13.45) is the cheaper packaged route to double chicken because it bundles supergreens and fajita veggies in.

Can I get half-and-half protein at Chipotle (e.g., half chicken, half steak)?

Yes — and it's the most-discussed customization at the chain. Half-and-half protein is allowed at no extra charge if you order in-store and ask the line worker. The bowl is priced at the higher of the two proteins chosen (so half-chicken/half-steak is steak-priced, $12.45). On the app or website, however, half-and-half isn't a built-in option — you have to add a note or order it in person. Sofritas + any other protein is the most-ordered half-and-half.

What's the most ordered item at Chipotle?

The Chicken Burrito Bowl is consistently Chipotle's most-ordered item by a wide margin — chicken is the most popular protein (about 40–45% of orders), and the bowl outsells the burrito about 60/40 since the bowl is more app-friendly. The Steak Bowl is #2, followed by Chicken Tacos and the Sofritas Bowl. Chips & Guac is the single most-ordered side — added to roughly two-thirds of all orders.

Does the Chipotle app give better prices?

Pricing on the app generally matches in-store pricing — Chipotle isn't a heavy promotional discounter the way Taco Bell or McDonald's apps are. The value comes from Chipotle Rewards: free guac on sign-up, a free-entrée birthday reward, BOGO promotions, free delivery windows and seasonal point-multiplier days. The Quesadilla is also digital-only — you can't order one in person — so the app unlocks menu items the line doesn't. Worth installing if you visit Chipotle monthly or more.

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