In this Chipotle review, I tried one of the most expensive burrito bowls on the menu to answer a simple question:
Is Chipotle still worth it in 2026?
With prices pushing close to $20 for a fully loaded bowl, I decided to lean into what Chipotle does best—a fast food meal that feels healthier than the competition.
Here’s what I ordered:
This is about as expensive as it gets at Chipotle.
Double steak drives up the cost fast, and guacamole adds another ~$3. I meant to add fajita veggies but completely forgot—and honestly, the bowl didn’t need it.
This thing was loaded.
Just picking it up, you could tell:
This is two meals, not one
Even more surprising?
815 calories.
I’ll be honest—I’ve barely eaten at Chipotle before.
Like a lot of people, I assumed a big national chain might be underwhelming.
But…
Chipotle actually tastes good.
I gave it an 8/10 for taste, which puts it firmly in the “I’d eat this again” category.
This is where Chipotle really stands out.
I scored the bowl a 9/10 for calories.
At 815 calories—and realistically two servings—you’re looking at:
400 calories per meal
Compared to fast food burgers that can hit 800–1,100 calories in one sitting, this is a completely different category.
More volume.
More balance.
Better macros.
Here’s the problem.
I scored the price a 4.5/10.
At nearly $20, this is expensive—even if you split it into two meals.
Even swapping steak for chicken brings it down to around $16.
👉 Chipotle is expensive. Full stop.
Chipotle scored 21.5/30 overall.
And that’s the trade-off.
Chipotle offers something rare:
👉 a healthier fast food option that actually tastes good
But you’re going to pay for it.
Chipotle isn’t cheap.
But when you want something fast, filling, and relatively healthy…
it still serves a purpose.
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