Chipotle

It’s Chipotle.
So what does this mean? A quality burrito every time. It’s good ingredients, tasty, and their chips are the best tortilla chips in the city. I don’t know how they do it, but damn, they are addictive.
I like this spot specifically though because of the staff, who are always friendly and fast. As them to put anything in your burrito (or a little more of something if you want more rice or salsa, for instance) and they do it without a break or hesitation.
Mmm, now I want another burrito.

Margaritas are kind of shitty here, too salty .but burritos are life. Outdoor space

If I could sing an ode to express my love for Chipotle, I would but I’m better off sticking to my day job. As an American living in Brussels, my tex-​mex options are limited. I was beyond excited when I had a few hours to catch my train back to Brussels and found that a chipotle was only a 20 min walk from St. Pancreas.
As usual, I ordered my veggie burrito with chips and mild salsa. I was expecting it might be a bit different than that in the US but it was spot on the same!!! After months chipotle and burrito-​less, this was PERFECT!!!

Well, okay. I’m from Southern California (so I know my burritos) and came to visit and decided to try the Chipotle as I have been deprived of Chipotle for two months now in Europe. I was severely disappointed, but some of the reviews say otherwise probably because they never had it in America where it’s more flavorful and generous with their portions. The employees made me feel like they wanted me out, the burrito itself was half the size it should be, the tastes were bland and had no spice to it even with the sauces I asked for, and the Spanish guy gave out free burrito coupons to any other Spanish people in the restaurant saying, ‘It’s nice to see other Spanish people enjoying Spanish food!’. Uh… No sir. Chipotle HQ needs to send some people over here to teach them how to have manners and not skimp on portions. But that’s just my two cents, if you’ve never had Chipotle in your life, maybe you’ll like it here. Maybe.

When I saw there was a Chipotle a 2 minute walk from our flat, I was overjoyed. This Californian needed that bit of home — but you know? I liked Chilangos better!
I came in here a bit after they opened, but the staff was all sitting around eating their own lunch and only one guy was behind the counter — and there were a half dozen or so americans who just walked in ahead of me, so it was sort of busy and no one bothered to get up to help him. Poor guy.
My chicken salad bowl was just okay. The flavors were much milder and blander than I was used to in the States and the guacamole gave me a full-​on sad because there was some unusual flavor in there — not spicy, which would’ve been nice — but just something… off. I was hoping for a taste of home and I got a taste of home-​ish.
Staff was nice, and I appreciate the American dollar is utter crap compared to the GBP, but I ended up paying way too much for a salad, soda and side of guac. £1.50 for a side of guacamole is too much. Avocados aren’t made of diamonds. TO CHILANGOS!

Good, super fresh fast food at a great price. To put it simply Chipotle ticks all the foodie boxes for me. Available to eat in or take away you simply choose from either a Burrito, a Bowl (all the burrito ingredients without the wrap) tacos or salad base then (like a subway counter) you wander along and select your beans, meat and salads. I opted for the bowl so my meal consisted of brown rice, refried beans, pulled pork, and plenty of fresh salsa and salad to boot — it was delicious! A quick healthy alternative to your classic deep fat fryer take-​away, in fact there is no fryer to be seen at all! Highly recommend and if you like a bit of a kick opt for the hot salsa — with really get you tingling!

They never have steak and are always rude and unapologetic about the fact that they don’t have this fairly basic item on their menu.

I physically cannot get enough chipotle burritos in me at one possible time! I love all chipotle’s but this is my local one. PS always ask for a little bit more of everything if you want a beast of a burrito!

Well it seems London has undergone a huge Burrito-​fest the last couple of months. Filled with new players on the scene, endless pop-​ups and new recipes flying from every direction — As an avid fan of Mexican food, this was obviously a massive deal for me and yes, I’ve been jumping in head first!
Well although I’ve had some personal highlights and tried a host of new things, it’s the original and established Chipotle that reigns supreme for me.
I got into Chipotle initially over in the States, it was clearly the favourite Burrito spot over there and with good reason. The food is simple, good quality and by hell does it taste all kinds of awesome.
My go-​to are normally tacos and Chipotle’s are on point. They can’t miss. Fluffy and soft taco shells that are warmed through, then filled with freshly cooked tender meaty chunks and the freshest of salad. It’s not a taco dish without some tabasco and the 3 varieties that Chipotle offer all culminate to make an epic spicy dip. I’m actually foaming at the mouth typing this.
I always, ALWAYS, supplement the tacos with some chips and guacamole and if you have to question why, then you haven’t tried the guack — it’s the best.
Chipotle have loads of spots open across the capital now and they’re only increasing but this spot in Angel is my local. It’s quite small and I have seen some lines, but they normally disappear after 10 mins or so.
So wether it’s for a mid-​week snack, treat dinner or with mates and beers. CHIPOTLE.IS.KING…

Man, I love Chipotle. Every time I eat a Chipotle burrito, it surprises me how goddamn tasty it is. No idea why it should be a surprise, since every single one of their burritos I’ve ever eaten has been delicious, but whatevs.
I think this is the only Chipotle branch I’ve been to, so I’m not sure if they’re all the same, but I really like the industrial-​feel interior. I also love moving along the line, being asked if I’d like this, that or the other in my burrito. The answer to the question is invariably, «Yes please, I’d like everything please, and that and that and that, with a little extra of that please!»
My only complaint is that the experience is over all too soon. Maybe I should just learn to slow down and not stuff my fat face with their beautiful burrito bounty in the space of five minutes. Yes, I think it might be my problem, not theirs.

though this place deserves it i think i might have given it an extra star because i was hungry when i went… :) none the less the venue was spotless and warm with a friendly atmosphere… i ordered a beef burrito and it did not disappoint… you line up and order your burrito like you do at subway… you pick and choose what ever you want and you pay at the cash register… it’s quick and easy… not really much more to say than that… would i go back? yes, if im in the area looking for a quick and easy meal…

BONUS– Pinto beans are now pork-​free and vegetarian!
Now I really like Chipotle and have been to this chain quite a few times, but it’s only here that I get problems.
The customer service is a bit shoddy. I don’t think they get any more customers from the other locations in Soho, so I don’t know what their problem is. I’ve been treated like a lost tourist and had snotty remarks about my burrito they are making.
But the portion size in this chain seems to be shrinking. A veggie burrito should have a bit more rice and beans and veg to fill it up– not ¼ C full of nothing in that giant tortilla. Veggie burritos are also blessed with free guacamole– something I’m very grateful for!- also, very skimp. When I asked for a bit more, I was told I would have to pay extra. No thanks.
All that Tabasco sauce helps ease the pain though, mmmm
The unisex toilets upstairs are really nice though! (go in through the back door, right up the stairs, for easy access to a nice toilet when you need it!)

The brown rice option definitely makes it stand out. I also like the corn salsa, which wasn’t very spicy for me, but added a good texture to the burrito. As for the tortilla chips, some love them, some hate them, depending on how much salt you like and if the lime taste is for you. Personally I generally like them, but a few were overcooked and thus soft, which was too bad. The guacamole is AMAZING though, definitely the way it should be (unlike Bar Burrito’s). Must be competitive with Chilango’s right across the street, but Chipotle is a dependable favorite.

I went for a quick dinner tonight (Friday night). It’s Chipotle is always a great place to get great food fast.
We had a buy-​one-​get-​one free voucher. I won’t have gone here otherwise as I do feel it’s expensive (£7-£8 a dish) for what you get.
The Angel store seems to be dropping their initial enthusiasm that they when they first opened. The store was a big messy and is starting to feel like a sluggish MacDonald’s restaurant.
If in the area and you don’t have a voucher, there are plenty of other, more fun and adventures places to check-​out in Angel…

If you are familiar with the concept of starbucks or subway then you already know how this place works, you go in. pick from a selection of proteins. toppings and sauce and you’re done! You also have the option of Burrito, Taco or bowl (just the goodies without the wrap).
My personal favourite is the steak burrito. I can just eat that all day. NB: if you can’t handle spicy food go the pork for a mild yet still super yummy treat.
It’s good quality fast food, and the place also include some seating if you are like me who LOVES their food hot off the assembly line. I think similar to a good Tempura, Burritos needed to be eaten right there and then… I’d eat it at the counter if I could, but I’d probably hold up the line too much.

I am a big — huge! — fan of Chipotle.
Basically, I try to eat vegan and slow carb — mostly, I fail miserably as very few places accommodate my restricted diet (end result being me with an allergic reaction and stomach cramps).
Then Chipotle comes along to save the day! Basically, you can order a beautiful and delicious salad with all the macro nutrients and most of the micro nutrients to fulfill a basic meal. And it tastes good, the service is quick and friendly — and I kind of like the rustic décor.
What’s not to like?

I can’t believe anyone can give any branch of chipotle lower than 5 stars and there certainly aren’t any better burrito places in town.
Sure they are a massive chain, but they make burritos with military precision.
They are expensive, but they are the Rolls Royce of burrito perfection really.
I expect I’ve eaten at least 100 chipotle burritos in the past couple of years, possibly more. And that’s not to say I’ve not had my fair share of others either. I’ve frequented Tortilla, Chilango, Benito’s Hat and Adobo to name just a few.
If there was a Chipotle in Canary Wharf I’d have easily clocked up 200+ by now!

Yay, I’m a fan but this place cannot get 5 stars right now… the burrito war wages on…
The good part is that the pork carnitas was full of flavour and the texture was just right, better than Chilango which has strangely switched to big chunks of pork belly and Tortilla which last time was bland and tasted of chicken stock cube. The pinto beans were good as was the guac (but not the £1.49 price tag as Linzi notes). The salsa was excellent too. The rice was strange, not fluffy and a bit like that quick cook rice you can get.
The utilitarian interior is like a factory loading bay but at least it’s clean and functional.
So the overall taste rates highly BUT it’s not a good value meal in my opinion. £8.50 for a simple burrito for lunch without any chips or drink is too high. Another case of just changing the $ sign to a £ sign when things cross over from the US to the UK.
My reference standard is now the £5.50 burrito (including guacamole) from Luardos on Whitecross St market. A different style from chipotle but just as good and better value. Next time I’ll go back there but Chipotle is so much closer for me.

I have a mild obsession with Mexican food, especially burritos. Back in my old country, this obsession hardly seemed noteworthy since great, fat, tasty burritos could be found virtually anywhere. And in the US, Chipotle was just one of many spots to get another fantastic burrito fix. I’m happy to report that here in the UK, it still is. Not to mention: a cut above just being delicious because it is also offers hormone-​free and socially responsibly-​farmed ingredients for those big ol burritos.
If you’ve been to Chilango just down the street, this Subway-​style built-​to-​order system will look the same. Quick, fresh and casual, easy peasy. And in the big debate that surely only I am burrito obsessed enough to create and participate in, Chipotle wins, hands down. (I refuse to compare it to Desperados or Tortilla — not the same, not at all)
Tortillas were super fresh and of excellent texture (no hard edges, not too floury or starchy or too thick). Options for rice were brown or white (both seasoned accordingly, not just plain). Odd that the pinto beans contain pork, so black beans only for the veggies. Carnitas meat was top freaking notch — creamy (sounds like an odd description for meat, but for slow roasted meats, trust me it makes sense), spiced perfectly and def fresh. I dropped about £10 on a carnitas burrito and a Pacifico. I passed on the added guac since that would add another £1.50, a charge I find unjustifiable.
I liked the stripped down modern/​industrial décor (my companion found it to be too sterile) and the roll up doors to offer indoor/​outdoor seating are great. In the end, I don’t think I’ve ever been happier with a burrito since moving here.
Oh and right now they are giving out BOGO free burritos on your next visit. Like I need an excuse to come back.

Like Islington needs anymore burrito joints: Chilango & Tortilla are less than 5 mins walk from the newest Chipotle in London, for most of the staff today was their first day so I’ll forgive them for being so green — bless their burrito wrapping efforts. I even had to tell the girl at the till that maybe I should sign my debit card receipt (for some reason pin not an option) and she should maybe, just maybe, hang onto it and not give all copies to me.
If you’re looking for paper napkins then they’re near the Camden Passage entrance, I grabbed a bunch and ended up distributing them to people at the Islington Green entrance who had failed in finding any and were getting into a bit of a state with their newbie-​wrapped burritos spilling fillings everywhere. Note to Chipotle — get another napkin/​cutlery/​hot sauce station at the other end of your store unless you want to be sweeping floors constantly.
The choice for my Islington burrito just got a bit more complicated.