Is Chipotle really all that?

[Turin39789]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: anxi80
its alright. id much rather save money and get a more authentic burrito from a local taco shop. plus charging extra for the amount of guacomole you get is ridiculous.

not everyone lives in fvcking California and has a local taco shop. It annoys the hell out of me that you all assume we can just drive down the street to get some authentic food from the taqueria.

I live in freaking kentucky and if I'm gonna go for a burrito, I'm going to go get a chorizo burrito from the Ramirez Taqueria in the mexican neighborhood of lexington.

 

[Aquaman]

Ok for a fast food place ............. but what can you expect when the only place we have up here are Taco Bell, Taco Time & Taco Del Mar

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[GeneValgene]

just had it for lunch

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

Originally posted by: Turin39789

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: anxi80
its alright. id much rather save money and get a more authentic burrito from a local taco shop. plus charging extra for the amount of guacomole you get is ridiculous.

not everyone lives in fvcking California and has a local taco shop. It annoys the hell out of me that you all assume we can just drive down the street to get some authentic food from the taqueria.

I live in freaking kentucky and if I'm gonna go for a burrito, I'm going to go get a chorizo burrito from the Ramirez Taqueria in the mexican neighborhood of lexington.

you want a cookie?

we have plenty of Mexican places here, but only a couple are anything special. And that is ignoring the fact that grabbing a burrito from Chipotle on the go is much more convenient than driving across town to eat one at a hole in the wall. In California and much of the rest of the Southwest, taquerias are more plentiful than McDonalds and Starbucks combined.

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: mrkun
It's tolerable for a beloved patriot-oriented place, but you're much better off going to an actual Mexican place.

those are rare.

Ya, but Tex-Mex is better than traditional Mexican anyway.

 

[LordUnum]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: anxi80
its alright. id much rather save money and get a more authentic burrito from a local taco shop. plus charging extra for the amount of guacomole you get is ridiculous.

not everyone lives in fvcking California and has a local taco shop. It annoys the hell out of me that you all assume we can just drive down the street to get some authentic food from the taqueria.

LOL @ your eat-out options.

Crispy, authentic sopes from scratch stacked with everything delicious otherwise piled into a big torta w/endless savory salsas and escabeche on the side for $1.99 from the joint 1-block away FTMFW!

 

[Turin39789]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: Turin39789

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: anxi80
its alright. id much rather save money and get a more authentic burrito from a local taco shop. plus charging extra for the amount of guacomole you get is ridiculous.

not everyone lives in fvcking California and has a local taco shop. It annoys the hell out of me that you all assume we can just drive down the street to get some authentic food from the taqueria.

I live in freaking kentucky and if I'm gonna go for a burrito, I'm going to go get a chorizo burrito from the Ramirez Taqueria in the mexican neighborhood of lexington.

you want a cookie?

we have plenty of Mexican places here, but only a couple are anything special. And that is ignoring the fact that grabbing a burrito from Chipotle on the go is much more convenient than driving across town to eat one at a hole in the wall. In California and much of the rest of the Southwest, taquerias are more plentiful than McDonalds and Starbucks combined.

No thanks on the cookie!

I never said the taqueria was more convenient, but most areas have them now, even rural areas.

taqueria > chipotle. Chipotle may be more convenient, depends on where you live, but yes it's more likely to be closer to you. In my case, the opposite is true. Back to discussing the food itself.

taqueria > chipotle

 

[LordMaul]

I have never [...] seen one, but I have never seen a restaurant with so many sack riders/cheerleaders in my life.

 

[anxi80]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: anxi80
its alright. id much rather save money and get a more authentic burrito from a local taco shop. plus charging extra for the amount of guacomole you get is ridiculous.

not everyone lives in fvcking California and has a local taco shop. It annoys the hell out of me that you all assume we can just drive down the street to get some authentic food from the taqueria.

that is true, and i apologize. it is wrong to say something is superior when its only limited to a specific region. its makes comparing the two much tougher for people who do not have something similiar readily available to them. i will try and refrain from making statements like that again.

moving on... arent in-n-out burgers the best?!?! i cant wait until i get off work to enjoy a double-double animal style with well-done animal style fries and a shake!!! arent their burgers the greatest?!?!

 

[Aquaman]

Originally posted by: anxi80

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: anxi80
its alright. id much rather save money and get a more authentic burrito from a local taco shop. plus charging extra for the amount of guacomole you get is ridiculous.

not everyone lives in fvcking California and has a local taco shop. It annoys the hell out of me that you all assume we can just drive down the street to get some authentic food from the taqueria.

that is true, and i apologize. it is wrong to say something is superior when its only limited to a specific region. its makes comparing the two much tougher for people who do not have something similiar readily available to them. i will try and refrain from making statements like that again.

moving on... arent in-n-out burgers the best?!?! i cant wait until i get off work to enjoy a double-double animal style with well-done animal style fries and a shake!!! arent their burgers the greatest?!?!

You son of a motherless goat

Now I want an In & Out Burger

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[BarneyFife]

I'm not fond of Qdoba/Chipolte. Its basically a flour tortilla stuffed with rice. I'd rather go to my local mexican restaurant.

 

[dotcom173]

its my favorite restaurant/food.

 

[mrkun]

Originally posted by: anxi80

moving on... arent in-n-out burgers the best?!?! i cant wait until i get off work to enjoy a double-double animal style with well-done animal style fries and a shake!!! arent their burgers the greatest?!?!

They should call that the heart attack special. On that note, yes it is very good.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: Aquaman

Originally posted by: anxi80

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: anxi80
its alright. id much rather save money and get a more authentic burrito from a local taco shop. plus charging extra for the amount of guacomole you get is ridiculous.

not everyone lives in fvcking California and has a local taco shop. It annoys the hell out of me that you all assume we can just drive down the street to get some authentic food from the taqueria.

that is true, and i apologize. it is wrong to say something is superior when its only limited to a specific region. its makes comparing the two much tougher for people who do not have something similiar readily available to them. i will try and refrain from making statements like that again.

moving on... arent in-n-out burgers the best?!?! i cant wait until i get off work to enjoy a double-double animal style with well-done animal style fries and a shake!!! arent their burgers the greatest?!?!

You son of a motherless goat

Now I want an In & Out Burger

Cheers,
Aquaman

I also find In & Out Burger to be less than special. If you haven't eaten at Char Grill in Raleigh (not sure if they are anywhere else), then you haven't eaten quality take-out burgers

Also, Chicago is not po-dunk. And the chipotles in my neighborhood are vastly superior to the taquerias in the neighborhood--and at the same price, if not cheaper. It is not terribly convenient for me to grab a cab to Pilzen whenever I want quality Mexican food.

 

[oogabooga]

I like chipotle. If you think it'll be the mother of all foods you'll be disappointed, but if you just want something pretty tasty it fits the bill.

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

I think the hierarchy goes like so:

Baja Fresh > Qdoba > Chipotle.

 

[Vic]

Chipotles the restaurant sucks IMO.

Chipotle the smoked jalapeno pepper is awesome.

Chipotle Tabasco sauce > *

 

[Aharami]

Ivw never had it, but my gf raves about it.

 

[fLum0x]

it is pretty good stuff. If you can, go to a baja fresh. I personally think it is better :x

 

[m1ldslide1]

Chipotle is people!

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: MrPickins

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: mrkun
It's tolerable for a beloved patriot-oriented place, but you're much better off going to an actual Mexican place.

those are rare.

Ya, but Tex-Mex is better than traditional Mexican anyway.

damn right. that sh!t's gross!

 

[Quasmo]

"Moe's Blows" Moes burrittos taste like they were crapped out of a a small deer's ass. I've been twice (I gave them the benefit of the doubt). Their chicken was more dry than Norm MacDonalds standup act. They charge extra for their crappy toppings, and their guacamole tastes like the brain of a rabid dog compared to Chipotle's. I used to eat Chipotle every week, then I went off to college, and now there is none. . Everytime I go home I get Chipotle. The first time I had Chipotle I had it flown in from Texas to Ga. (My friend was comming back to school from Texas, and picked it up in the airport, cause I wanted to try it) What it lacks in variety, it more than makes up in quality.

 

[irishScott]

Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
I think the hierarchy goes like so:

Baja Fresh > Qdoba > Chipotle.

Baja Burritio <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<&lt
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<&lt
<<<<<< Chipotle Burrito in terms of taste.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: irishScott

Originally posted by: giantpinkbunnyhead
I think the hierarchy goes like so:

Baja Fresh > Qdoba > Chipotle.

Baja Burritio <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
<<<<<< Chipotle Burrito in terms of taste.

Baja Burrito is not the same as Baja Fresh. very different (Baja Fresh is a chain, for one...)
I grew up with Baja Burrito, but I do find it rather bland. The value is much better than any other california style burrito joint, though.

I don't think Qdoba has carnitas like Chipotle? been a while since I ate at Qdoba, not sure.
switching to carnitas though, is why I keep going back to chipotle. Also because it's 1 block away. But I have a greater addiction, and that is Chicken Hut.

 

[broon]

Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats

Originally posted by: anxi80
its alright. id much rather save money and get a more authentic burrito from a local taco shop. plus charging extra for the amount of guacomole you get is ridiculous.

not everyone lives in fvcking California and has a local taco shop. It annoys the hell out of me that you all assume we can just drive down the street to get some authentic food from the taqueria.

What? It's not convenient for you to drive down to the Boulevard to get some Ponaks to go?