How To Get More Gains At Chipotle

Written by Bryan Miller

Are you interested in getting more food for your money at Chipotle? Then keep reading, as this post is for you.

In “Are You Sabotaging Your Gains?”, I discussed the pitfall of not eating enough calories as a competitive athlete. I try to meal prep whenever I can (see General Miller’s Chicken), but sometimes life tries to sabotage my gains. In these moments, one of my favorite restaurants to acquire extra calories is Chipotle. Here are some tips to get you the most gains:

1. Get A Burrito Bowl With A Tortilla On The Side Instead Of A Burrito

A two-dimensional tortilla cannot hold as much food as a three-dimensional bowl. Trust me, it’s science. Order a burrito bowl and ask for a tortilla on the side. It’s the same price as a burrito, you’ll get more food, and they’ll give you the tortilla for free which is more to feed your gains.

2. Ask For ALL Of The Free Extras

Ask for “extra rice” at no extra cost. Order both black and pinto beans to get even more food. While you’re at it, ask for the free fajita vegetables. You need all the nutrients you can get to make the most gains possible.

3. Ask For Half Portions of Two Proteins Instead of Double Meat

Asking for extra meat or a double portion of a protein usually means a 1.5x portion for way more cash. Ask for “half chicken and half steak”, “half carnitas and half barbacoa”, or whatever combination you prefer you’ll usually end up with a bigger portion. There’s no standardized “half scoop” at Chipotle, so most places will end up giving you a 2/3 or 3/4 scoop of each protein so you end up with double protein.

4. If You Order Guacamole, Get It On The Side

Guac is an expensive upgrade so choose wisely. Ask for it on the side as you’ll usually get more.

5. Go During Slow Hours

If possible, avoid the busiest times of day to get the best portions. After the lunch rush and an hour before they close are usually the best times to avoid stingy portions from rushed workers. Make friends with the cashier and ask them when it’s typically slow and plan your visits accordingly.