Chipotle is one of the best Mexican fast food chains around. With a diverse menu that caters to everyone’s preferences, you gotta wonder how else could this possibly be better?
Well, you might be surprised to know that Chipotle has a secret menu of their own. It was originally a secret that only a select few of smart customers know. But don’t worry, we managed to gather the best secrets that you should know.
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So, without further ado, here are the top 15 Chipotle secret menu hacks that you need to try.
15. Burritodilla
It’s always a good time when you find out that you can put two amazing meals together and come up with something that feels new. A Burritodilla isn’t an official menu item but this is the precise reason why secret menus exist. Normally, you couldn’t ask to combine a burrito and a quesadilla. But fortunately at chains like Chipotle, you don’t have to. You just have to learn how to ask. I mean, a Burritodilla is literally a burrito that’s just prepared the same way as a quesadilla.
How to order: Some employees already know a Burritodilla by name and know how to prepare it when you ask. In case they don’t, just order a burrito with less fillings (to prevent them from overflowing) and ask to have some cheese on the side. Then have them fold it in half and grill it like they would a quesadilla.
14. Fresh Cilantro
In my opinion, Cilantro is one of the best spices you can add to any Mexican dish. It’s not that great on its own, but when combined with other ingredients, it truly elevates the flavors it combines with. So if you’re like me, then you’d be pleased to know that you can add Cilantro at Chipotle to any meal you like without any extra charge. That’s right, it’s absolutely free!
How to order: Just ask for fresh cilantro when you order at any branch of Chipotle.
13. Double Decker Taco
Feel like a single shelled taco isn’t enough? No worries, secret menu items like the Double Decker Taco exist just to fill that need. We’ve all had times that a single taco could use an extra crunch or another layer of flavor that just won’t fit. So you can get yourself an extra taco shell with cheese and other toppings you might like then just stack them together.
How to order: To get this meal, simply order a taco of your choice and then order another soft shell taco with just cheese (and maybe other toppings you prefer) and then just wrap it around your first taco.
12. Tight Burrito
Burritos are some of the best meals you could ever have. All those flavors just mixing together with every bite just hits different especially when you’re hungry. But sometimes, it does get messy. So here’s a menu hack to help you still enjoy your burrito without having to worry about messing up your clothes or just cleaning up the mess after eating.
How to order: You can’t order a Tight Burrito by name so you have to describe how you want it to the employee serving you. To get this item, just leave out all the sauce and other ingredients that can spill while eating your burrito like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. This will keep your burrito mess free and you get to enjoy a meal that’s perfect for when you’re on the go.
11. Double Wrapped Burrito
Chipotle’s Burritos are pretty great on their own. It’s one of their best selling menu items and practically what helped them stand out among other Mexican fast food chains. But for some of us, the real star of Chipotle’s Burritos are the warm and chewy tortilla shells. If you just can’t get enough of their shells and their Burritos, we got good news for you. You can ask for a Double Wrapped Burrito to fulfill your desires.
How to order: To order this menu item, just ask for a Burrito wrapped with two tortilla shells. The best part? It’s free!
10. Nachos
Wait, Nachos? In the secret menu? You gotta be kidding right? Well Chipotle doesn’t actively advertise that you can get Nachos but if you ask, you can get a bowl of them or actually have them added to your other meals. You have to pay extra of course but come on, we both know that it’s worth it. So if you’re craving for some delicious Nachos, here’s how you can get them.
How to order: Order a burrito bowl but ask for nacho chips instead of rice at the bottom.
9. 3-Pointer
This is one of Chipotle’s more popular secret menu items. We all know that you can build your own burrito over at Chipotle. But did you know that each item you add to your burrito actually counts as certain “points”? Chipotle themselves confirmed that ingredients that contain protein (chicken, beef) and guacamole are worth two points while fillers like rice, beans, and cheese are worth one point. So a three pointer can be a combination of a protein plus fillers or just three fillers. It’s up to you. It’s a great way to save money on your orders without sacrificing the quality of your Burritos.
How to order: Ask to build your Burrito and pick whatever you want to go in it according to your preference and Chipotle’s point system.
8. Dragon Sauce
Now this is more like a secret menu hack. The Dragon Sauce came from the clever combinations that customers have made through the years. It’s literally just combining equal parts of Sour Cream and Chipotle’s Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa. It’s a great sauce that combines the tangy flavor and creamy texture of sour cream with the spicy kick of the red chili salsa. If you want to mix up your choice of sauces, you can’t go wrong with the Dragon Sauce.
How to order: Ask for some sour cream and Chipotle’s Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa and mix them together in equal parts or to your preference.
7. Spicy Queso
Just like the Dragon Sauce, this is another secret menu item that will add a bit of heat to your standard sauce. This time, it’s gonna be based around Chipotle’s Queso Dip. Back when it was announced to be an official menu item, everyone instantly loved the mild spiciness and the extreme cheesiness it added to meals. But for those who are looking to take that spice a bit further, this might be the best secret menu item for you.
How to order: To get a Spicy Queso, get some of Chipotle’s Queso Dip and mix it with their Tomatillo Red Chili Salsa. It’s gonna be really spicy so adjust your mixture according to your preferences.
6. Extra Shells, Extra Fillings, Extra Toppings
Chipotle is pretty generous when it comes to giving people extra stuff for their meals. It’s why they’re one of the most successful Mexican fast food chains to ever exist. So what kind of extras are we talking about here? Well a few things. You can get extra tortilla shells when you order a Burrito Bowl, you can get extra fajita veggies after getting rice and beans, you can also get extra salsa, and you can get extra toppings on your meal. The best part is that these are all FREE.
How to order: To get extra tortilla shells for free, just order a Burrito Bowl and you’ll get two tortilla shells or one on the side. To get extra fajita veggies, just ask for rice & beans. To get extra salsas, just ask. And to get extra toppings, just ask too! We must remind you though that premium toppings like meat, guacamole, and queso will cost extra. But anything other than those, it’s all free.
5. Elote
Elote is a popular street food in Mexico that’s made of grilled corn on the cob that usually comes covered in mayo, chili powder, cheese, and lime. While you can’t get Elotes exactly as they are in Chipotle, you can actually make a variation of it on your own with the ingredients they have. Chipotle has corn in the form of their roaster chili-corn salsa. So all you gotta do is get a little creative and try to recreate the flavors with what they have.
How to order: Get yourself a serving of their chili-corn salsa. Next, mix it with Chipotle’s warm queso dip. And there you have it, you got yourself a makeshift Elote courtesy of Chipotle.
4. Quesadilla
Quesadillas may be a part of Chipotle’s in-app menu but it’s not a part of their actual in-store menu. So how will you get your hands on these delicious, cheese filled tortillas? You just have to learn how to ask. The best part about this is that you can add stuff that you wouldn’t normally find on a quesadilla.
How to order: To get this menu item, you can actually just ask for a Quesadilla when you order. If they can’t offer it to you, just ask for some cheese and you can even add your toppings of choice, have them placed in a tortilla shell, ask them to fold it, and then have it warmed with what they use for Quesadillas.
3. Taco Salad
Who doesn’t love a good Taco Salad? This is probably one of the hardest secret menu items to find since not all Chipotle locations would be willing to comply with how this meal goes. The actual Taco Salad variation we’re looking for involves placing all the ingredients in a deep fried tortilla bowl. However, it’s quite rare for most Chipotle locations to have this readily available. If not, you can just swap out the tortilla bowl with tortilla chips along with the usual salad toppings you prefer.
How to order: Ask the staff nicely if they have a “Taco Salad” bowl or a deep fried tortilla bowl if you wanna get specific. If they do, you’re in luck! You can get the Taco Salad the way it’s meant to be. If they don’t then you can go for the tortilla chips with your salad to still give it that extra crunch.
2. Mix and Match
Chipotle is all about letting the customers have what they want. As long as your request is reasonable and within their means, most of their staff are willing to comply with how you want to have your meal. Instead of picking black or pinto beans, why not both? You can also have more than once choice of protein in your meal if you want to. You just have to ask nicely and know what exactly Chipotle can do to make your meal better. Think of their ingredients as a buffet that you can choose from so that you’ll have a great dining experience.
How to order: Think of this as more of a menu hack instead of an actual item. Just let the staff know what kind of meal you want and how you want it made or prepared.
1. Quesarito
Just like the Burritodilla, the Quesarito is one of Chipotle’s biggest secret menu items that involves combining two popular meals together. It’s kind of like a reverse Burritodilla. A Burritodilla is a burrito prepared like a quesadilla while a Quesarito is a quesadilla prepared like a burrito. What makes this item so great is the fact that the outer shell used to wrap this burrito is actually a cheese filled quesadilla!
How to order: To start off this menu item, ask for a quesadilla made of two burrito shells with cheese sandwiched between them. Ask to have it placed in a warmer to fully turn it into a quesadilla. Next, ask them to use this quesadilla as the wrapper for a burrito then proceed to add rice, beans, meat, and your choice of salsa.
