38gprotein500calOption 1
- 1 ×Burrito Bowl - Beef Barbacoa with Light White Rice, Black Beans, Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa, Fajita Veggies, Light Cheese, Romaine Lettuce38g · 500
Chipotle Mexican Grill Nutrition Facts & Menu
Real Chipotle Mexican Grill meal ideas that hit your macros, the chain's nutrition highlights, and everything you need to order with your calorie and protein targets in mind.
Macro-friendly Chipotle Mexican Grill meal ideas
Every order below is built from real Chipotle Mexican Grill menu items to land near a common calorie and protein target. Want combos for your own numbers? The Simple Macros app generates them instantly.
Lower-calorie, high-protein
Lean Chipotle Mexican Grill orders that stay light on calories without skimping on protein.
38gprotein500calOption 2
- 1 ×Burrito Bowl - Beef Barbacoa with Light White Rice, Black Beans, Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa, Fajita Veggies, Light Queso Blanco38g · 500
Balanced meals
Everyday Chipotle Mexican Grill orders around a moderate calorie and protein target.
57gprotein700calOption 1
- 1 ×Burrito Bowl - Beef Barbacoa with Extra Beef Barbacoa, White Rice, Light Black Beans, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Light Sour Cream, Romaine Lettuce57g · 700
57gprotein700calOption 2
- 1 ×Burrito Bowl - Beef Barbacoa with Extra Beef Barbacoa, White Rice, Light Black Beans, Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa, Light Sour Cream57g · 700
Bigger, high-protein meals
Heartier Chipotle Mexican Grill orders for a big appetite or a training day.
65gprotein1000calOption 1
- 1 ×Burrito - Beef Barbacoa with Extra Beef Barbacoa, White Rice, Light Black Beans, Fresh Tomato Salsa, Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa, Fajita Veggies, Romaine Lettuce65g · 1000
65gprotein1000calOption 2
- 1 ×Burrito - Beef Barbacoa with Extra Beef Barbacoa, White Rice, Light Black Beans, Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa, Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa, Fajita Veggies65g · 1000
Chipotle Mexican Grill nutrition highlights
A quick look at where the protein and the lighter options are on the Chipotle Mexican Grill menu. See calories and protein for all 54 items in the app.
Highest-protein picks
- Quesadilla - Chicken58g protein · 830 cal
- Quesadilla - Beef Barbacoa50g protein · 820 cal
- Quesadilla - Carnitas49g protein · 860 cal
- Quesadilla - Chipotle Honey Chicken47g protein · 860 cal
- Quesadilla - Steak47g protein · 800 cal
- Burrito - Chicken40g protein · 500 cal
Lightest options
- Burrito Bowl - Sofritas150 cal · 8g protein
- Burrito Bowl - Steak150 cal · 21g protein
- Crispy Corn Tacos - Sofritas150 cal · 8g protein
- Crispy Corn Tacos - Steak150 cal · 21g protein
- Soft Flour Tacos - Sofritas150 cal · 8g protein
- Soft Flour Tacos - Steak150 cal · 21g protein
Ordering Chipotle Mexican Grill with macros in mind
Chipotle's macro math is more forgiving than most chains once you understand which add-ons are calorie-dense. The base proteins are lean, and the bowl format lets you control exactly what goes in.
The tortilla is the biggest variable. A Chicken Burrito with all the standard fillings (rice, black beans, salsa, cheese, sour cream, guac) can run 1,100 to 1,200 calories. The same fillings in a bowl drop you to 700 to 800 calories. Put them in a Salad Bowl (romaine base, no rice) and you're under 600 calories with 30g protein. Same restaurant, same protein, 600 fewer calories.
For a 600-calorie meal with 40g protein: a Chicken Salad Bowl with double chicken, fajita veggies, tomatillo salsa, and black beans comes in around 580 to 620 calories with 40 to 45g protein. Skip guacamole (230 cal) and sour cream (120 cal) on this build, or your calories climb fast.
Steak and Chicken are nearly identical in protein. Barbacoa has slightly more fat per scoop. Sofritas (plant-based) has less protein than any meat option. If protein per calorie is your goal, chicken is the consistent winner.
One Chipotle-specific note: their portion sizes aren't always consistent. Staff scoop amounts vary, which means the nutrition range on any item can shift by 50 to 100 calories depending on location and portioning. If you're being precise, Simple Macros uses the standard portion sizes from Chipotle's published nutrition data.
The Queso Blanco (240 cal, 10g protein) is a reasonable topping if you want something filling. Avoid Chips (540 cal) unless you've budgeted for them in your daily total.
Frequently asked questions
Build your own Chipotle Mexican Grill order in the app
Simple Macros builds your daily calorie and protein targets around your body and goals, then generates Chipotle Mexican Grill meals that fit them and lets you log them in seconds, at home or on the go.