By Sophia Doan
Every Sunday, my family pulls into the parking lot of Chipotle. Practically running inside, we have our schedule mastered. Over the years, I have developed a true love for the restaurant. The perfect guacamole, (usually) incredible portions, and perfectly salted chips make my day every time. While it’s hard to know my exact Chipotle stats, my family has visited (at least) once a week this year.
Below, I’ll break down the best parts of Chipotle, including the perfect bowl order, locations to visit, and my credibility.
My wonderful, perfect bowl order: Burrito bowl with white rice, chicken, cheese, sour cream, pinto beans, and guacamole. Side of chips!! While it may be basic, the perfect combination of their beautiful ingredients will never disappoint.
The best and worst Chipotle locations in the Bay Area:
- Best: The one on Bascom Avenue by the Pruneyard
- Worst: This is a close one. The Westgate Chipotle typically gives terrible portions, and takes forever, making the location super low on my list. However, the Sunnyvale location has run out of both cheese and chicken multiple times by lunch… so I guess they are tied. Do not go to either location.
Their delectable Diet Coke!!
Chipotle has one of the most amazing Diet Cokes ever. Combined with their amazing thin, square ice, you must try Chipotle’s diet coke.
Overall, Chipotle is my favorite place on earth. So much better than In’N’Out.

