Chipotle!

I'm not one who eats out a lot, and when i do, it's rarely ever grab-and-go food like burgers or burritos because of their small portion.

Well, last night, i was hanging out with some friends and in the midst of our hunger we noticed a building called Chipotle. None of us have ever been to Chipotle so it took us a while to make up our mind. We ended up going, though, because we reckoned a "burrito" restaurant can't be too expensive. Oh, and the name sounded exotic too.

When i first stepped into the place, i immediately noticed it's setting. Walls were painted a dark maroon while the ceiling was lit with individual boxes of CFL light bulbs. Tables were placed close in vicinity and some booths were designed to fit a whole family! The environment definitely instilled in me a feeling of warmth after escaping a night of fog. Together, the ambiance and aroma of authentic Mexican grill invigorated both my sense of sight and smell.

I then stood in line, waiting to order my food. Upon looking at the menu, i noticed that, contrary to my earlier belief, Chipotle actually sells a variety of Mexican food, not just burrito. They also have tacos, burrito bowls, chips, and salsa! After picking out what i wanted, i then proceeded into the assembling line of my burrito! I didn't know that they'd make my burrito right in front of me with all the ingredients i wanted! Now, that's as fresh as it gets, folks. I ordered a steak burrito with nothing fancy, just the regular, and it was only $6.25. A more than fair price for a very chunky and filling burrito, i must say. The only downfall, though, was that it didn't come with a side of chips like most Mexican restaurants, and drinks are also sold separately.

I sat down with friends, and after a round of pictures, we dove right in! The taste was sensational. The sweetness of the corn, the kick of the cilantro lime rice, the richness of the pinto beans, and the tangy-ness of the sour cream all complimented the tender bits of steak so well, that there was a "fiesta" in my mouth throughout the meal!! Delicioso!

My overall experience at Chipotle was unforgettable. It's a great place to eat alone or with company, and when you're on a budget and is looking for good food. It has changed my view on burritos forever. I Definitely recommend it!