Vegan Options at Chipotle (Updated 2024)

The vegan options at Chipotle are some of the best of any fast casual or fast food spot.

Combine their Sofritas with the rice, beans and corn salsa which are all great in their own right and you have the makings of a great meal. Throw everything in a bowl, salad or burrito and finish it off with some veggies and guacamole… ok, I’m hungry.

Or, if you do not have time for all that, order one of the Lifestyle Bowls. We have them listed first.

Also, don’t forget the chips! They’re especially great for scooping your creation if you put it in a bowl!

VeggL Quick Order

In line at Chipotle and need to order, like NOW? Order one of their Lifestyle Bowls!

Veggie Full Bowl … comes with white rice, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa and guacamole
Plant-Powered Bowl … comes with supergreens lettuce blend, white rice, sofritas, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa and guacamole
Chips … on their own or with one of the salsas or guacamole.

Vegan Options at Chipotle

Create Your Own

Pick Your Base

Salad – Base is a Supergreens mix with baby kale, baby spinach and hand-cut romaine. Order with NO vinaigrette.
Burrito – Soft Flour Tortilla
Taco – Crispy Corn or Soft Flour
Bowl – Base starts with rice, beans, etc…
Kids Meal … comes with 2 tacos (choose crispy or soft), a “meat” (sofritas or beans) and two other toppings. Includes fruit or kids chips and choose an organic juice.

Add

White Rice or Brown Rice.
Black Beans, Pinto Beans or both
Sofritas – Organic Braised Tofu with Peppers and Spices

If you skip the Sofritas, you can add guacamole at no extra charge.

Chipotle Vegan Bowls and Chips — Chipotle’s vegan bowls along with a bag of chips to scoop is our favorite way to eat vegan at Chipotle!

And Now Your Salsas & Veggies

Mixed Fajita Veggies
Fresh Tomato Salsa (Mild)
Tomatillo Green-Chili Salsa (Medium-Hot)
Tomatillo Red-Chili Salsa (Hot)
Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa (Medium)
Guacamole (will be charged extra if you have sofritas in your meal)
Lettuce

*As with any restaurant that is not 100% vegan or does not offer a designated cooking space for their vegan options, cross-contamination can occur and fryers/grills may be shared with animal products. You can choose what your level of comfort is with these potential issues.

Chipotle Vegan FAQ

What is a Sofrita at Chipotle?

Sofritas are an organic, shredded tofu braised in chipotle chilies, roasted poblanos and a blend of spices including (but not limited to) black pepper, cumin, garlic and oregano.

Are Pinto Beans at Chipotle vegan?

Yes! The Pinto Beans at Chipotle are vegan. There is always a concern that pinto beans are cooked in bacon or lard, but that is NOT the case with Chipotle’s pinto beans. In fact, both the pinto and black beans are vegan.

Is Chipotle Still Offering the Plant-Based Chorizo?

No. As of March 9, 2022, it was taken off the menu. We are not aware of the reason though. We did hear a theory that Chipotle rotates special meat options and maybe when the chorizo was available it just so happened to be an option that was vegan-friendly.

The Plant Based Chorizo had ingredients that included 16g of pea protein, Spanish smoked paprika, adobo chili peppers and garlic. You can see our review of it here.

Is Chipotle’s Cauliflower Rice Vegan?

Yes. Chipotle’s Cauliflower Rice was 100% vegan. It is no longer being offered though.

Can I eat WFPB (Whole Food Plant Based) at Chipotle?

Yes! You can order a salad (no dressing) with fresh tomato salsa, guacamole, roasted chili-corn salsa, tomatillo green-chili salsa and/or tomatillo red-chili salsa. Be aware that the flour tortilla, both rice, both beans, the fajita vegetables and the sofritas all contain oil.

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Our Picks

Ryan’s Pick: Depending on how hungry I am I have two very distinct go-to orders:

My “normal” order consists of a Burrito with Sofritas, Brown Rice, BOTH beans, a small amount of the fajita peppers and onions, Red-Chili Salsa, Chili-Corn Salsa, Lettuce and if I’m in the mood to splurge I’ll drop the two extra bucks on guacamole.

My “I just finished a big lift and it’s probably Friday” order is all the same ingredients, but I get it put into a bowl (pro-tip: you get way more food if you go with the bowl).

THEN, I get a bag of chips and proceed to use the chips as a scooping vehicle to drive through the Chipotle food. It’s the meal I answer with to the question of “if you’re stuck on a deserted island and you can only eat one meal for the rest of your life” question. And yes I’m serious.

Jen’s Pick: My go-to order is a Salad (no vinaigrette) with white rice, sofritas, pinto beans, fresh tomato salsa, roasted chili-corn salsa and chips. Mix it up then scoop!