Chipotle Mexican Grill Ingredients
Review this report for a complete list of ingredients in Chipotle menu options.
Chipotle Mexican Grill offers made-to-order burritos, quesadillas, salads, bowls, and other meal options. Each of those foods are made from real ingredients, including beef, cheese, avocado, chipotle chili, cloves, and salt, among other choices.
Ingredients in Chipotle Menu Items
Ingredients
Here is the full list of the 53 different food ingredients used in the Chipotle’s recipes.
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Avocado |
Juniper Berries |
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Bay Leaf |
Lemon Juice |
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Black Beans |
Romaine Lettuce |
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Beef |
Lime Juice |
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Bell Pepper |
Milk |
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Baby Kale |
Onion (Red Onion) |
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Black Pepper |
Onion (Yellow Onion) |
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Brown Rice |
Oregano |
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Baby Spinach |
Pinto Beans |
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Canola Oil |
Poblano Pepper |
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Chipotle Chili |
Pork |
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Corn Masa Flour |
Red Chile |
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Cheddar Cheese (White) |
Red Wine Vinegar |
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Cheese Cultures |
Salt |
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Chicken |
Serrano Pepper |
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Cilantro |
Sunflower Oil (High Oleic Sunflower Oil) |
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Cloves |
Soy Beans |
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Cornstarch |
Thyme |
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Cultured Cream |
Tomato |
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Cumin |
Tomato Paste |
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Distilled Vinegar |
Vegetable Rennet |
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Garlic |
Water |
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Gypsum |
White Sweet Corn |
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Honey |
Wheat Flour |
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Jalapeno |
White Rice |
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Monterey Jack Cheese |
This report is for general informational purposes only. Chipotle fast food chains may alter recipes and product formulations without notice.
Menu Items
Review the tables below for the disclosed ingredients in each of the food options from which you can build your own burrito bowl, salad, taco, or other meal.
Ingredients by Menu Item
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Beef Barbacoa |
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Beef (spicy chipotle pepper adobo, oregano, cloves, bay leaf), Water, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Chipotle Chili, Cumin, Garlic, Oregano, Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil |
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Black Beans |
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Black Beans, Water, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Chipotle Chili, Cumin, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Yellow Onion (mixed with spices and aromatics), Oregano, Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil |
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Brown Rice |
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Brown Rice, Water, Bay Leaf, Cilantro, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil |
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Carnitas |
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Pork (seasoned with spices and aromatics), Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Juniper Berries, Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Thyme |
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Cheese |
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Milk, Cheese Cultures, Vegetable Rennet, Salt |
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Chicken |
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Chicken, Black Pepper, Chipotle Chili, Cumin, Garlic, Oregano, Distilled White Vinegar, Water, Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil |
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Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette |
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Black Pepper, Chipotle Chili, Cumin, Garlic, Honey, Oregano, Water, Red Wine Vinegar, Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil |
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Corn Tortillas (for tacos) |
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Corn Masa Flour, Water, Mineral Lime, High Oleic Sunflower Oil Chipotle uses a process of nixtamalization, by which the corn grain is prepared in an alkaline solution (lime mineral derived from limestone, coral, and/or shellfish), which breaks down the corn, removing the husk and releasing niacin (vitamin B3). The process makes the corn easier to digest and the nutritional content more bioavailable (easier to absorb) |
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Corn Tortilla Chips |
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Corn Masa Flour, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Water, Lime Juice, Kosher Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil |
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Fajita Veggies |
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Bell Pepper (may include green, red, yellow, orange, brown, and/or purple peppers), Red Onion, Oregano, Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil |
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Fresh Tomato Salsa |
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Tomato, Water, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Red Onion, Salt |
Ingredients by Menu Item
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Guacamole |
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Haas Avocado, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Red Onion, Salt |
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Lettuce Blend |
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Romaine Lettuce, Baby Kale, Baby Spinach |
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Pinto Beans |
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Pinto Beans, Water, Bay Leaf, Black Pepper, Chipotle Chili, Cumin, Garlic, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Yellow Onion (mixed with spices and aromatics), Oregano, Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil |
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Queso Blanco |
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Chipotle Chili, White Cheddar (milk, cheese cultures, vegetable rennet), Cultured Cream (sour cream), Garlic, Monterey Jack Cheese, Water, Lemon Juice, Yellow Onion (mixed with spices and aromatics), Poblano Pepper, Salt, Serrano Pepper, Cornstarch, Tomato Chipotle uses milk from pasture-raised cows to make the cultured cream. |
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Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa |
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White Sweet Corn, Cilantro, Jalapeno, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Red Onion, Poblano Pepper, Salt |
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Sofritas |
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Tofu (soy beans, spices), Tomato Paste, Bell Pepper (may include green, red, yellow, orange, brown, and/or purple peppers), Water, Black Pepper, Chipotle Chili, Cumin, Garlic, Gypsum, Yellow Onion (mixed with spices and aromatics), Oregano, Poblano Pepper, Red Wine Vinegar, Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Tomato |
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Sour Cream |
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Fermented milk from pasture-raised cows |
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Steak |
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Beef (spicy chipotle pepper adobo, oregano, cloves, bay leaf), Water, Black Pepper, Chipotle Chili, Cumin, Steak, Oregano, Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil |
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Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa |
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Tomato, Tomatillo, Black Pepper, Cilantro, Cumin, Garlic, Jalapeno, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Red Onion, Oregano, Salt |
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Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa |
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Tomato, Tomatillo, Water, Black Pepper, Cumin, Garlic, Red Chili Pepper (dried), Salt |
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Tortilla |
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Wheat Flour, Water, Canola Oil, Salt Chipotle uses non-GMO canola oil to make its flour tortillas. |
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White Rice |
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Long-Grain White Rice, Bay Leaf, Water, Cilantro, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Salt, High Oleic Sunflower Oil |
Allergens
Chipotle does not use eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, shellfish, or fish in its food products. Here is a list of declared major allergens in the menu options.
Allergens in Menu Items
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Menu Item |
Allergens |
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Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette |
Sulphites (from vinegar) |
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Four Tortilla |
Gluten, Sulphites (from vinegar) |
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Monterey Jack Cheese |
Dairy |
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Queso Blanco |
Dairy |
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Red Sauce |
Sulphites (from vinegar) |
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Sofritas |
Soy, Sulphites (from vinegar) |
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Sour Cream |
Dairy |
Individuals with a gluten sensitivity should not order flour tortillas. Chipotle restaurants are not gluten-free environments. Although Chipotle employees may follow strict procedures, there is no guarantee of food safety.
Kitchen and serving areas are small, and food preparation may be done on a shared surface. As a result, there is risk of cross-contamination. Any food may have trace amounts of gluten. As a precaution, guests can request that servers change gloves before ordering.
Nutrition facts, prices, and ingredients are based on available information as of the date of publication. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change recipes or formulations without notice. Check package labels and ask the product manufacturer or restaurant for the most up-to-date information. Unless otherwise stated, %DV is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. All reports and reviews published on this site are for informational purposes only. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide healthcare advice or dietary recommendations. Always consult your licensed physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Allergens, ingredients, and nutritional information source: Chipotle website. Food product images courtesy of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Original designs created by Nutrition & Ingredients for research and commentary related to fast food ingredient reports.