Chipotle’s Menu Would Be Better If It Had These 6 Options

Whether you love it or hate it, Chipotle is here to stay. The first Chipotle location opened in 1993, and now there are over 3,400 locations nationwide. Many restaurant-goers choose Chipotle over other options like Taco Bell because Chipotle offers high-quality, flavorful food. Even though their menu is more expensive than that of other fast food restaurants, their produce is fresh and prepared in-store.

Chipotle is also considered a healthier option compared to other fast-food restaurants because of its use of fresh ingredients. Although the Chipotle menu includes options like burritos, burrito bowls, and tacos, there are some items we think could be added to the menu.

Even if you're already a fan of Chipotle, you can probably agree that the menu would be better if they added these 6 menu options.

This post was updated in September 2025 to include additional information about Chipotle menu items and other editorial enhancements.

When you order your meal at Chipotle, you get to choose from a burrito, burrito bowl, salad, or tacos before adding all your favorite toppings. Nachos would be a tasty way to enjoy some of the fresh ingredients served at Chipotle.

If you’re a fan of nachos, you know how delicious they taste with toppings like black beans, salsa, sour cream, and cheese piled on top. With the high-quality, fresh ingredients at Chipotle, you could make a pretty tasty plate of nachos. Some Reddit users have stated that you can order chips under another dish at Chipotle to make your own nachos, but they’re not a part of the menu.

Many fast-food restaurants, such as Taco Bell and Wendy’s, have started offering breakfast items in recent years. Breakfast burritos are a common breakfast dish at many other restaurants, but not all restaurants offer the ability to customize your order like Chipotle.

A lot of Chipotle fans have expressed that they would love to see a breakfast burrito added to the menu. In response, some current or former Chipotle workers have explained how early they would have to get to the store to prepare the ingredients. Adding eggs to the menu also poses a unique challenge when it comes to food safety. Still, a breakfast burrito with all of those delicious toppings does sound tasty.

Even though Chipotle is meant to be a healthier option, many fans have expressed that some kind of dessert would be a great addition to the menu. Those with a sweet tooth would love something to share or even enjoy on their own after their meal.

Something sweet is always a fun way to end a meal. With the type of food served at Chipotle, churros would be a great addition and would complement the other menu items well. Places like Capital Tacos offer mini churros, which are the perfect dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth without overdoing it.

Carne asada is a type of grilled steak that originated in Latin America. This type of steak is often used in dishes such as quesadillas, nachos, burritos, and other related foods. Carne asada is usually made from flank steak, flap steak, or skirt steak and is made with spices such as cumin, chili powder, and paprika.

Carne asada has appeared for a limited time at Chipotle, but many believe it should have a permanent spot on the menu. Although steak is an option to add to your meals at Chipotle, the carne asada is cooked differently with a different set of spices. It also has a unique flavor from being tossed with cilantro and lime.

The Chorizo burrito used to be an option at Chipotle, but it’s no longer on the menu. This option is one of the dishes that many Chipotle lovers have requested to come back. Chorizo is a type of pork sausage that's typically ground or chopped.

The Chipotle menu used to include a Chorizo burrito, and even a plant-based Chorizo option was added at one point. Neither of them is on the menu now, although Chipotle does offer the Sofritas as a plant-based option. The unique and spicy flavor of Chorizo would be a great addition to the burritos, tacos, or other menu items at Chipotle.

Although Horchata is a drink, not a dish, it would be a great addition to the Chipotle menu. Chipotle currently offers standard fountain drinks, some bottled drinks, tea, and lemonade.

Many Mexican restaurants offer Horchata as a drink option, and it’s something that would likely be popular with Chipotle customers. Traditional Mexican Horchata is a refreshing and delicious drink made with milk, rice, and cinnamon.