Chipotle!~!

I mix it up...if I am really watching what I am eating..I go with chicken soft tacos.


Does anyone notice the dishwashing detergent taste in their food? I can't really explain what I am asking..but their food gives a small..very minute hint of dishwashing detergent taste.

It's probably the cilantro that you are tasting. That's why I skip the rice there (or when I want rice ask for the cilantro-free rice they have out back). Some people have a issue where they don't taste cilantro the same was as "normal" people, and many report it tasting like soap (though soap would be an improvement on how it tastes to me).

THANK you! I sometimes notice that taste when I am at on the border too...it's not often...I guess I am normal?

Well, apparently you are only sometimes normal (when you don't notice it). LOL. Most people don't notice cilantro at all. Some people have a "super taster" issue with it, and notice the soapy flavor. I have no idea what my issue is (I'm not technically a supertaster, cause I don't have other issues that supertasters have), but I think it's the most vile stuff on the planet.

Today I had:

Bowl
Chicken
Fajita Veggies
Tomato Salsa
Corn Salsa
Medium Sals
Guac

475 Cals. Eaten all in 1 sitting

I usually get some variation of that - sometimes without any or all of the salsas. If I had a good workout that morning, I may get all that in a burrito - used to eat the burrito in one sitting. I no longer do.

On a separate note - I was actually thinking of starting a venting thread on Chipotle. I really wish they would separate their green peppers and onions. They always overload on peppers and I'd prefer more onions.

I mix it up...if I am really watching what I am eating..I go with chicken soft tacos.


Does anyone notice the dishwashing detergent taste in their food? I can't really explain what I am asking..but their food gives a small..very minute hint of dishwashing detergent taste.

It's probably the cilantro that you are tasting. That's why I skip the rice there (or when I want rice ask for the cilantro-free rice they have out back). Some people have a issue where they don't taste cilantro the same was as "normal" people, and many report it tasting like soap (though soap would be an improvement on how it tastes to me).

THANK you! I sometimes notice that taste when I am at on the border too...it's not often...I guess I am normal?

Well, apparently you are only sometimes normal (when you don't notice it). LOL. Most people don't notice cilantro at all. Some people have a "super taster" issue with it, and notice the soapy flavor. I have no idea what my issue is (I'm not technically a supertaster, cause I don't have other issues that supertasters have), but I think it's the most vile stuff on the planet.

WOW...I always notice it at Chipotle...just sometimes at On the border...not always..but then again when I am at on the border I mix it up a lot...so maybe some things have more cilantro on it than others.

I always get a burrito with chicken, light on the pinto beans and brown rice, mild and medium salsa, cheese and sour cream. I eat only half because that is MORE than enough to fill me up.

Awww man. I thought someone was offering free chipolte coupons. Damn it people. Why do you keep teasing me!:sad:

Today for lunch (and any other time I get Chipotle):

Lunch
Chipotle - Romaine Lettuce (Salad Bowl)(Website-Nutr.Facts), 2.5 oz 10 2 1 0 5 1
Chipotle - Brown Rice, 4 oz. 160 31 3 4 150 0
Chipotle - Black Beans, 4 oz. 120 23 7 1 250 1
Chipotle - Fajita Vegetables, 2.5 oz. 20 4 1 1 170 2
Chipotle - Tomato Salsa, 3.5 oz 20 4 1 0 470 3
Chipotle - Guacamole, 3.5 oz 150 8 2 13 190 1
Add Food Quick Tools 480 72 15 19 1,235 8

I know the sodium's going to be high, so I just have low sodium breakfast and dinner. Yum!

I get a salad no dressing with chicken, rice, veggies, alot of mild salsa, corn, sour cream & cheese. For the amount you get and the fullness that lasts a very long time, I think the calorie count is great.

Why is it relevant what the lady in front of you got? Seems like you just wanted to be able to write a post bashing the fat lady that asked for extra in her bowl, and couldn't figure out a polite way to do it (cause it's rude) so you figured you'd ask what people order and throw that in.

But, if you really care, I get black beans (no rice), fajita veggies, hot salsa, and a small amount of cheese and sour cream when I go (which is maybe once per month).

WOW... No. I didn't sit in the line thinking "OMG I can't wait to get back to my computer and bash her on MFP" but when is "enough enough?" Like when you want to help, but it's clearly not your place. I think we take our portion sizes way out of control.

Yeah I know what you mean. I know you didn't mean it that way. IT's very hard (even with family) to say anything to someone who is eating a large portion of anything. I think when you make a conscious decision to be healthier you notice more how UN healthy everyone else eats (friends, family, strangers) and you do want to "help" but it really isn't our place. My fiance and I fight over this same thing! lol . . . it's crazy. But I know when the shoe was on the other foot and I didn't really notice (or care) I would be very offended if someone brought it to my attention how much I was eating. lol But I knew and the lady at Chipotle knew but people will do what they want. They have that choice.

I feel that way with my husband. His day is very busy at work and he would often eat fast food literally every day. I know there is a fine line of when a wife suggests something versus nags, so instead of suggesting anything different at fast foods or even bring it up, I invited him to come to the super market with me. I told him to pick out anything he wanted for lunch foods, and I would wake up earlier each morning and pack him a lunch. It's worked all week! He traded in his four mcdoubles and a large sweet tea for a ham/turkey/cheese sandwich, banana, bag of carrots with ranch, and assorted nuts! For the win!!

good idea! I have asked my fiance what he wants me to cook for the week and I do notice he takes a lunch more often when I include him. Anything is better than eating out almost EVERY day at work during lunch. Good job on helping him out!

What does everyone order when they go?

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But it got me wondering... what does everyone else get? Can you eat it all in one sitting?

I gave it up Chipotle completely.

My favorite is the burrito bowl with chicken, brown rice, red chili sauce and cheese. I believe it comes in at about 580 calories. I use to be careful with carbs, but you need at least 30 grams per meal. The brain is the only organ that cannot utilize fat for energy.

The amazing part it that the fajita veggies add 100 calories to the bol, so I skip them.

Chipotle and Subway are my go-to staples. I am hypoglycemic. Translation: I need to eat a LOT of protein (and watch the carbs) or I faint. So as Tim Gunn religiously says: Make it work.

So what do I order at Chipotle? I have 3 regular possibilities:

1. Burrito bowl, chicken (or any meat, all similar calories/protein), fajita veggies, guacamole, corn salsa, tomato salsa, lettuce. 465 calories, 39 grams of protein. If add pinto beans -- 585 calroies, 46 grams of protein.

2. Tacos (have 2) SOFT CORN, meat of choice (not make sig diff), fajita veggies, tomato salsa, corn salsa, guac, lettuce; for 2 tacos: 430 calories; 44g protein.

3. Burrito (have half) soft flour tortilla, meat of choice, pinto beans, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, corn salsa, lettuce, guacmole.; if have half: 440 calories, 53 g of protein.

My fiancee is obsessed with Chipotle, so he eats it almost daily and I generally eat it once a week. It's a great Friday dinner when I'm too tired to cook or think about food.

I either get a bowl w/ rice, black beans, fajita veggies, any of the meat (I recently have fallen in love w/ barbacoa), medium and tomato salsa, lettuce and cheese. It's right around 600 cals.

I'm impressed with those who eat the brown rice. Every time I've had it it's been crunchy or just off in some way.