Who still eats at Chipotle?

ClubSilencio
ClubSilencio Posts: 2,983 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I heard no one really goes there anymore since the Norovirus outbreak. Did they have an e.coli outbreak as well?! Yikes.

In the past month I've received 3 coupons for a free burrito and I've gone twice. No lines at all. And just last week, a group of Chipotle employees near Boston came down with the Norovirus. :persevere:

That's kinda sad. As far as fast food goes Chipotle was always a good option. Vegans and vegetarians would take a hit if Chipotle ever goes under. Chipotle also has a cult following among the fitness community.

Thoughts?

Do you still go to Chipotle? Don't care what happens to them?

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  • ajgonzo1123
    ajgonzo1123 Posts: 15 Member
    I have never been a huge fan but I remember reading on ABCnews that the popularity among college students actually increased by a percent or so. However, popularity with the other demographics have all declined tremendously.

    I know a couple of my friends still go religiously but they fall under the fitness cult you are speaking of.
  • SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage
    SarcasmIsMyLoveLanguage Posts: 2,668 Member
    I do. I love it. The outbreak doesn't freak me out, that could have happened at any restaurant.

    I don't like to see any business fail. I hope they can come back from it.
  • cross2bear
    cross2bear Posts: 1,106 Member
    Isnt it also the chain that had the biker shoot out a few months ago?
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    cross2bear wrote: »
    Isnt it also the chain that had the biker shoot out a few months ago?

    If you're talking about the one in Waco, that was a place called "Twin Peaks."
  • cross2bear
    cross2bear Posts: 1,106 Member
    LOL - sorry but both Waco and Twin Peaks have a particular association for me - both weird!!
  • pinggolfer96
    pinggolfer96 Posts: 2,248 Member
    Meeeee
  • JenHuedy
    JenHuedy Posts: 611 Member
    I went for the first time a few weeks ago. I was seriously underwhelmed. I'd rather go to the local taqueria. Tastier food at much better prices.
  • MommyMeggo
    MommyMeggo Posts: 1,222 Member
    I ate it about a month or so ago.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    I've never eaten there so I have nothing against them and I'd hate to see their business go under because they really tried in the beginning to have the freshest and highest quality food. The recent food-related illnesses are unfortunate so they really need to get that under control, but in my opinion, it could happen at any restaurant at any time and with just about any food at the grocery store.

    We're at the mercy of the restaurants and food industry to handle food properly and with clean hands and utensils, but there's no way of really knowing that they are all doing that.
  • babycatchfire
    babycatchfire Posts: 156 Member
    I do :)
  • dmbedard
    dmbedard Posts: 3 Member
    I love Chipotle - especially their chicken.
  • mcphersonian
    mcphersonian Posts: 26 Member
    I go at least once a week. never had an issue.
  • x311Tifa
    x311Tifa Posts: 357 Member
    I have actually never been. It just.. idk.. It never appealed to me?
  • Mouse_Potato
    Mouse_Potato Posts: 1,510 Member
    I still eat there 1-2 times a week. I love their food, it fits my macros, and they haven't poisoned me (yet). To be honest, Jason's Deli actually did poison me a few years back, but they never made the news. As others have pointed out, this could happen at any restaurant.
  • Mentali
    Mentali Posts: 352 Member
    Chipotle is a godsend when my friends want to go out to fast food and I'm trying to figure out how I can eat without looking like a crazy person or spending a ton of time weighing my options. The outbreak was overpublicized in my opinion - think of how many people go to your local Chipotle a day, then think about that the e. coli outbreak was 55 people in total. Out of the whole country. The norovirus case was I believe around 100.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    I haven't been in a long time. There's one in my store's parking lot and I'd occasionally go there on my lunch break. Then my store went through a remodel, the side closest to Chipotle (where I usually park) was closed and it was too much hassle to get out there. And by the time it was done, it was starting to get colder and all their problems began happening. I might go tomorrow. I received a free coupon in the mail last week, and a chicken burrito bowl certainly sounds good.

    They don't seem quite as busy as before the outbreaks, to me. And when the Panera that's under construction opens this spring, I'm sure it'll be even less.
  • CasperNaegle
    CasperNaegle Posts: 936 Member
    I have been a few times, it's ok but nothing great.
  • carmkizzle
    carmkizzle Posts: 211 Member
    I do! While I love that I haven't had to stand in a long line in awhile, I hope they bounce back very soon. I love a good chicken bowl with a side of guac and chips :#
  • CrabNebula
    CrabNebula Posts: 1,119 Member
    Never been. There has never been one close enough to where I live to be worth bothering going to. Strange thing is that I live in one of the largest MSAs in the US.
  • betuel75
    betuel75 Posts: 776 Member
    I havent been there in a long time either. Cant make the amount of calories fit. I just went to their website, built a burrito, a burrito bowl and a salad and nothing came out lower than 815 calories and the burrito i built was 1200 calories!! Insane!!
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    betuel75 wrote: »
    I havent been there in a long time either. Cant make the amount of calories fit. I just went to their website, built a burrito, a burrito bowl and a salad and nothing came out lower than 815 calories and the burrito i built was 1200 calories!! Insane!!

    I have no idea what you're choosing to include, but the salad I get there regularly is about 380 calories. Yes, it's possible to build a total calorie bomb, but you can also get more reasonable stuff there. It's all about what you choose.

  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    betuel75 wrote: »
    I havent been there in a long time either. Cant make the amount of calories fit. I just went to their website, built a burrito, a burrito bowl and a salad and nothing came out lower than 815 calories and the burrito i built was 1200 calories!! Insane!!

    That's when they don't give you bigger portions too...

    I went there once. Can do pretty much the same at home and have full control of what I'm eating, so I don't bother.
  • Afura
    Afura Posts: 2,054 Member
    I have a coworker that did the other day, and if I wanted to I would. It definitely takes up a greater portion of my calories than I like (500-ish calories for salad w/ quac if I remember right), but it's a tasty place.
  • EddieHaskell97
    EddieHaskell97 Posts: 2,227 Member
    It's been a very long time, but I do love their salt-bomb tortillas as well as their chicken. I'm not worried from a health perspective any more than I am at any other fast food or fast casual restaurant.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    My daughter and her friends go there a lot. I've never never gone there yet.
  • WholeFoods4Lyfe
    WholeFoods4Lyfe Posts: 1,518 Member
    Nope. Moe's is better anyway.
  • annaskiski
    annaskiski Posts: 1,212 Member
    The lines are much shorter now, so easier to get in and out :)
  • Medalhead
    Medalhead Posts: 4 Member
    I LOVE Chipotle's!! I'm down South (Houston) so no scares yet. But hey! no lines and if you do get something, it will just strengthen your immune system! haha
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    Francl27 wrote: »
    betuel75 wrote: »
    I havent been there in a long time either. Cant make the amount of calories fit. I just went to their website, built a burrito, a burrito bowl and a salad and nothing came out lower than 815 calories and the burrito i built was 1200 calories!! Insane!!

    That's when they don't give you bigger portions too...

    I went there once. Can do pretty much the same at home and have full control of what I'm eating, so I don't bother.

    If you make pork and beef that tastes like Chipotle's, I want your recipe!
  • wearmi1
    wearmi1 Posts: 291 Member
    Love Chipotle! Still go whenever I'm close by to one!

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