Chipotle is Giving Us Too Much Food

I think any restaurant just gives a certain amount of food for a set price, but it's up to the individuals to use their discretion about serving size for their weight/height. For a 6'6" bodybuilder (my bf) it's one meal. For me, I split a burrito bowl into 2 or 3 meals. No one has to warn me that a giant bowl overflowing with food is too much for one sitting.

One thing that needs to be done is for schools to have a nutrition class mandatory for students that covers proper serving size and the dangers of obesity. Not everyone is going to educate themselves and, frankly, MOST parents do not have the proper information themselves, so there's no chance for them to pass it down to their kids.

But getting 2-3 meals for $9 is not something I'm upset at Chipotle about! lol I also only go to restaurants on occasion, which is something else people need to learn. Eating out is an indulgence, not a way of life.

(but, to the guy who started this topic, it is undoubtedly a helpful warning for some!)

They need a location near me! Only in Toronto and Vancouver :sad:

This is why you shouldn't eat it everyday. If it's extra calories only once in a while, it shouldn't affect anything. It doesn't for me. But I usually ask for 'only a little' of the rice and beans but count it as the full serving and such. I think this topic is a pretty moot point really.

Great. TIL that I'm doing it wrong.

Also, why would you intentionally "mislog" a partial serving as a whole serving? In what way does that result in an accurate food log (on which you can rely to make reasonable decisions about any necessary adjustments)?

if you're getting a double portion of meat at chipotle, wait for them to put the first scoop on so you know how much a double portion should actually be

Agreed. Solid this^. They know me well enough that they often ask before the first scoop, "are you getting double meat today?" I never say "yes" but I "change" my mind sometimes. I'll also sometime ask for double meat when the first scoop is just a little too light (to me) rather than asking them for more just as a way to get more food without asking them to break corporate rules...and then I'll log it as 1/2-1 extra portion of steak depending on how much they ultimately give me.

TL;Dr - Chipotle ordering is serious business.

and that is why I love Chipotle

I'm sorry, did you say something. I thought you did but with no face it just sounds like mumbling. Sorry there faceless warrior.

I think JaneiR36 is offering reading tutoring, if that helps.

I'll do what I can but some potential students are beyond hope!

Thankfully I'd pass.. you know what they say, those who can't.....teach.

... and those who can't teach .. teach gym.

Who are Chipotle and why haven't they given me any food?

Let alone too much.

Not one bite. That's just bad form.

I don't know if this is relevant, but I hear ya on portion sizes varying! Honestly, the employees SHOULD just stick to what their company/trainers taught them to put into each meal. There are guidelines for a reason.

I work at a chinese restaurant in a mall near my house, and I am always irritated by these loud, fatass customers who yell at me to add extra of everything when I'm putting their bowls together, even though the regular portions are QUITE large already, /and/ they are not paying any extra for that extra sesame chicken, ect.

so, it's actually greedy customers that get portions doubled up past what they should be, past what you are supposed to be paying for/and logging in as calories.

loud...fatass...greedy customers...

You must make a killing in tips!

When was the last time you saw anyone tip at the type of restaurant where you scoop food into a container?

I'll never understand why a forum post intended to be helpful and informative turns into a bashing each other festival.

Anyway, thank you OP, I'll be sure to pay attention to how much is being added to my burrito if I eat there.

Yeah, you know, I am reeeally surprised at how quickly something like "btw Chipotle calories are probably off" turns into a mess like this. Real friendly community we have here.

tbh, I agree with the OP. Inaccurate calorie and nutrition facts are a problem, and I want to know what I'm putting in my body. It probably won't kill me, no, but that's not the point - it's an ethics in food thing, and I think that's important.

I've never been to Chipotle, but I've been considering it, so I appreciate the information. It's helpful.

Hi, I just contacted Chipotle to verify how many servings of each item are supposed to go into a burrito bowl. I was shocked to find out that myself and most other people who eat at Chipotle have consumed way more calories than they are supposed to. The nutrition facts on a burrito bowl include one spoonful of any item that you add to the nutrition calculator. Unfortunately, many if not all Chipotle employees will double things like the rice, which would add an extra 180 calories. I've also noticed that they usually add an additional half spoon of the meats they offer. Next time you go to Chipotle, ask for only one spoonful of each item or you may be consuming way more calories than you planned.

Thank God they do, I love my burrito bowls
And I love lots of chicken and rice