Chipotle Burrito Bowls: Everything You Need to Know
Chipotle’s burrito bowls are a great option if you want a big portion of food, save calories without a tortilla, or take home leftovers. They’re made with the same fresh ingredients as other menu items and come in an easy-to-carry and reheatable bowl.
Key Takeaways
- Chipotle has seven burrito bowls, including chicken, steak, barbacoa, carnitas, sofritas, veggie, and pollo asado. Chipotle also offers lifestyle bowls catering to specific diets.
- Burrito bowls can be customized with protein and toppings.
- Chipotle burrito bowls range from 150 to 550+ calories and cost around $7.60 to $11.65.
In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about Chipotle’s burrito bowls, including ingredients, calories, prices, customization options, and more!
What Burrito Bowls Does Chipotle Have?
Chipotle offers seven different burrito bowls. They can be fully customized with your choice of rice, beans, and toppings.
Any protein option can be split in half and half on a burrito bowl.
Chipotle’s pollo asado burrito bowl is new and is only available for a limited time.
Chipotle categorizes its burrito bowls based on which protein they include.
You can request half portions of two different proteins in your burrito bowl. In addition, you can also double any protein in your burrito bowl.
You can customize any Chipotle burrito bowl by adding:
- White Rice
- Brown Rice
- Black Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Guacamole
- Fresh Tomato Salsa
- Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa
- Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa
- Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa
- Sour Cream
- Fajita Veggies
- Cheese
- Romaine Lettuce
- Queso Blanco
- A Tortilla on the Side
Let’s take an in-depth look at each Chipotle burrito bowl below.
1. Pollo Asado
Chipotle’s new pollo asado starts with responsibly raised chicken. The chicken is tossed in a spice blend and seasoned with garlic, lime, and guajillo peppers.
It’s grilled until caramelized and then tossed in Chipotle’s cilantro-lime marinade.
Keep in mind that pollo asado bowl is only available for a limited time.
The nutritional values of a pollo asado burrito bowl with nothing else on it are:
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 12g
- Calories from Fat: 100
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 740mg
2. Chicken
Chicken is Chipotle’s most popular protein. Responsibly raised chicken is marinated overnight in a smoky chipotle adobo marinade and then grilled until charred.
The nutritional values of a chicken burrito bowl with nothing else on it are:
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 7g
- Calories from Fat: 60
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 310mg
3. Steak
Chipotle cooks the beef for their steak burrito bowls sous vide to ensure tenderness.
They then marinate the beef overnight in their smoky chipotle adobo marinade.
The steak is finished on the grill, charred on the outside, and cooked to medium-rare on the inside.
Chipotle only uses responsibly raised beef for their steak burrito bowls.
The nutritional values of a steak burrito bowl with nothing else on it are:
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 6g
- Calories from Fat: 60
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 330mg
4. Barbacoa
Chipotle’s barbacoa burrito bowl is also made with responsibly raised beef cooked sous vide and marinated overnight in a chipotle adobo marinade.
However, unlike the steak, Chipotle slowly braises the beef with aromatic spices such as cloves, oregano, and bay leaves.
The barbacoa beef is shredded by hand before serving.
The nutritional values of a barbacoa bowl with nothing else on it are:
- Calories: 170
- Total Fat: 7g
- Calories from Fat: 60
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 530mg
5. Carnitas
Chipotle’s carnitas burrito bowls are made with responsibly raised pork seasoned with ground bay leaf, thyme, crushed juniper berries, salt, and black pepper.
The pork is then slowly braised at a low temperature and shredded by hand before serving.
The nutritional values of a carnitas burrito bowl with nothing else on it are:
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 12g
- Calories from Fat: 120
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
6. Sofritas
Chipotle’s sofritas are their vegan/vegetarian protein option.
The sofritas are made by braising shredded, non-GMO tofu with poblano peppers, bell peppers, oregano, tomato paste, roasted tomatoes, and a splash of red wine vinegar.
The nutritional values of a sofritas burrito bowl with nothing else on it are:
- Calories: 150
- Total Fat: 10g
- Calories from Fat: 80
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
Chipotle’s sofritas burrito bowl contains sulfites and common allergen soy.
7. Veggie
Chipotle’s veggie burrito bowl option is a burrito bowl without any protein.
The veggie burrito bowl can be composed of any combination of rice, beans, and any of the toppings listed below.
Unlike the other burrito bowls, Chipotle does not charge extra to add guacamole to a veggie bowl.
The nutritional values of a burrito bowl with just rice and beans and nothing else on it are:
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 6g
- Calories from Fat: 50
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Dietary Fiber: 8g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
How Many Calories Are in a Chipotle Burrito Bowl?
The calories in a Chipotle burrito bowl range from 150 to 210 with protein alone or 340 to 550 for a bowl with rice and beans.
The lowest-calorie burrito bowls at Chipotle are the steak and sofritas bowls, and the highest-calorie bowls are the carnitas and the pollo asado.
Adding additional toppings will add more calories.
The table below lists the calories of each Chipotle burrito bowl with no toppings and with rice and beans added.
| Chipotle Burrito Bowl | Calories (Protein Only) | Calories (With Rice and Beans) |
| Pollo Asado | 210 | 550 |
| Chicken | 180 | 520 |
| Steak | 150 | 490 |
| Barbacoa | 170 | 510 |
| Carnitas | 210 | 550 |
| Sofritas | 150 | 490 |
| Veggie | 0 (no protein) | 340 |
Chipotle’s pollo asado burrito bowl is 210 calories for just the protein and 550 calories with rice and beans. It’s tied with the carnitas bowl for the highest-calorie burrito bowl.
If you’re looking for a lower-calorie chicken option, the chicken burrito bowl is 30 calories less than the pollo asado bowl.
The chicken burrito bowl is 180 calories for just the protein. A chicken burrito bowl with rice and beans added is 520 calories.
The steak burrito bowl is the lowest-calorie meat burrito bowl. It is 150 calories for just the protein. A steak burrito bowl with rice and beans added is 490 calories.
Chipotle’s barbacoa burrito bowl is 170 calories for just the protein and 510 calories for a bowl with rice and beans.
If you’re looking for a lower-calorie beef bowl, the steak burrito bowl is 20 calories less than the barbacoa bowl.
The carnitas bowl is 210 calories for just the protein and is tied with the pollo asado for the highest-calorie bowl. The carnitas bowl is 550 calories with rice and beans added.
Chipotle’s sofritas bowl is 150 calories for just the protein. It is tied with the steak burrito bowl for the lowest-calorie protein. A sofritas bowl with rice and beans is 490 calories.
Chipotle’s veggie burrito bowl is a bowl without any protein. A rice and bean bowl is 340 calories, and any other calories come from the toppings listed below.
Doubling your portion of protein in any bowl will increase the calories.
To reduce the calories in your bowl, you can split your protein half and half with a lower-calorie protein or ask for light rice or beans.
However, you cannot split a protein bowl with the veggie option.
Below are the toppings you can add to your bowl and their calories:
- Guacamole – 230 calories
- Fresh Tomato Salsa – 25 calories
- Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa – 80 calories
- Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa – 15 calories
- Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa – 30 calories
- Sour Cream – 110 calories
- Fajita Veggies – 20 calories
- Cheese – 110 calories
- Romaine Lettuce – 5 calories
- Queso Blanco – 120 calories
- Adding a tortilla on the side – 320 calories
How Much Do Chipotle Burrito Bowls Cost?
The price of Chipotle’s burrito bowls ranges from $7.60 to $11.65, depending on the bowl. Adding guacamole or queso will increase the price.
| Chipotle Burrito Bowl | Price (Bowl Only) | Price (Bowl with Guac) | Price (Bowl with Side Chips & Guac) |
| Pollo Asado | $8.45 – $11.15 | $10.75 – $14.00 | $12.30 – $16.05 |
| Chicken | $7.60 – $10.30 | $9.90 – $13.35 | $11.45 – $15.20 |
| Steak | $8.95 – $11.65 | $11.25 – $14.50 | $12.80 – $16.55 |
| Barbacoa | $8.95 – $11.65 | $11.25 – $14.50 | $12.80 – $16.55 |
| Carnitas | $8.10 – $10.80 | $10.40 – $13.65 | $11.95 – $15.70 |
| Sofritas | $7.60 – $10.30 | $9.90 – $13.35 | $11.45 – $15.20 |
| Veggie | $7.60 – $10.30 | $7.60 – $10.30 | $11.45 – $15.20 |
Because most Chipotle restaurants are franchise-owned, prices may vary from one location to another.
Contact your local Chipotle restaurant or visit their website to find the most accurate prices near you.
Chipotle’s new pollo asado bowl costs around $8.45 to $11.15, depending on your location. With guacamole, it costs $10.75 to $14.00.
The chicken burrito bowl is the least expensive meat option. It costs $7.60 to $10.30 for the bowl and $9.90 to $13.35 with guacamole.
The steak burrito bowl is one of the most expensive bowls at Chipotle. A steak burrito bowl costs about $8.95 to $11.65. With guacamole, it costs $11.25 to $14.50.
The barbacoa burrito bowl is one of the most expensive bowls Chipotle offers, along with the steak burrito bowl. It costs $8.95 to $11.65 for the bowl or $11.25 to $14.50 with guacamole added.
Chipotle’s carnitas burrito bowl is dead center in terms of price. It costs $8.10 to $10.80 for the bowl and $10.40 to $13.65 with guacamole added.
The sofritas burrito bowl is one of the cheapest bowls that Chipotle offers. It costs $7.60 to $10.30 for the bowl alone and $9.90 to $13.35 with guacamole.
The veggie burrito bowl is another one of Chipotle’s cheapest bowls, and if you like guacamole on your burrito bowl, it’s your least-expensive option.
The veggie bowl costs $7.60 to $10.3, and Chipotle does not charge extra when adding guacamole to a veggie bowl.
Adding guacamole to your burrito bowl will cost you $2.30 to $2.85 more (unless you order the veggie bowl.)
Adding queso blanco to your burrito bowl will cost $1.30 to $1.70 extra, regardless of which bowl you order.
Vegans, vegetarians, keto people, Whole30® people, paleo people, high protein people, we have 11 Lifestyle Bowls only available for online or in-app ordering: https://t.co/q44ChgHq37
— Chipotle (@ChipotleTweets) January 18, 2022
Chipotle Lifestyle Bowl vs. Burrito Bowl: What’s the Difference?
Chipotle’s lifestyle bowls are burrito bowls or salad bowls that cater to specific diets. Lifestyle bowls are compliant with the nutritional requirements for Paleo, Keto, Whole30, vegan, vegetarian, and high-protein diets.
Lifestyle bowls are just suggestions for bowls and salads that adhere to specific diets.
They offer a suggested list of ingredients that will meet the guidelines of a specific diet.
Like everything else on Chipotle’s menu, lifestyle bowls are fully customizable.
Note that customizing a lifestyle bowl may make it no longer compliant with the diet or lifestyle selected.
They can also be selected on Chipotle’s app or website and added directly to your cart without customization.
What Is the Best Burrito Bowl at Chipotle?
The best burrito bowl at Chipotle is the new pollo asado.
The chicken is seasoned, grilled, and tossed in a cilantro-lime marinade. It’s juicy, fresh, and flavorful.
Pollo asado is the newest addition to Chipotle’s menu and is only available for a limited time.
Chipotle only uses responsibly raised chicken when making their pollo asado.
The chicken is tossed in a spice blend, seasoned with garlic, lime, and guajillo peppers, and then seared on the plancha.
The chicken is then tossed in a bright, cilantro-lime marinade and hand-chopped into bite-sized pieces, perfect for a burrito bowl.
If you can’t find pollo asado on the menu, the close second is the chicken burrito bowl!
Can You Order Chipotle Burrito Bowls Online?
You can order Chipotle burrito bowls online on the Chipotle app or their website for delivery or pickup.
Burrito bowls can also be ordered for delivery through third-party apps such as GrubHub, Uber Eats, Postmates, and DoorDash.
To begin ordering, create an account and select your location. There is a $10 minimum for delivery, and Chipotle charges a 10% service charge.
Read our article to learn more about how Chipotle delivery works.
Chipotle burrito bowls can also be ordered through third-party apps like Uber Eats, GrubHub, Postmates, and DoorDash.
Keep in mind that delivery fees and service charges of around 10-15% may apply when ordering through third-party delivery apps.
As with other menu items, Chipotle’s burrito bowls will be 10-15% more expensive when you order for delivery vs. pickup, regardless of which app you order through.
Can You Reheat Chipotle Burrito Bowls?
Chipotle’s burrito bowls can be reheated in the microwave, oven, or skillet.
They’re not as messy as other menu items and reheat very well.
To ensure the best quality possible, remove any “cold” toppings, such as sour cream, lettuce, guacamole, and salsa, and set them aside before reheating.
You can microwave your burrito bowl directly in the paper takeout bowl or transfer it to a microwave-safe container.
Just be sure to remove the foil lid before reheating in the microwave. If you prefer, cover your bowl loosely with a piece of saran wrap.
Microwave your bowl for one to two minutes, stirring halfway through.
If it’s still not warm enough, keep microwaving your bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring until it reaches your desired temperature.
Add your cold toppings back to the bowl and enjoy!
To reheat a burrito bowl in the oven, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Remove your cold toppings, set them aside, and transfer the rest of your bowl to an oven-proof container.
Reheat in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes. Add your cold toppings back in, and enjoy!
Finally, to reheat your Chipotle burrito bowl in a skillet, first remove your cold toppings and set them aside.
Heat a skillet on the stove over medium heat, and add a small amount of oil, butter, or cooking spray to the pan.
Add the rest of your burrito bowl to the pan and cook for 2 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Once your burrito bowl has reached the desired temperature, transfer it to a plate and add the cold toppings.
Conclusion
Chipotle has seven different burrito bowls on its menu, and all of them are fully customizable with your choice of protein, rice, beans, and toppings.
Chipotle’s burrito bowls are made with the same fresh ingredients as other menu items and are one of their larger portion sizes. They’re convenient and perfect for taking home leftovers!
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