Chipotle Mexican Grill - Highland Square

Latching on to popular health concerns, and keeping in line with their "Food With Integrity" mission statement, Chipotle uses several natural ingredients. To date, Chipotle has all natural chicken, in some markets, raised without antibiotics on a vegetable diet, naturally raised pork and beef. Chipotle advertises its support of family farms, such as Niman Ranch (a California "natural" meat producer that contracts with farms in the Midwest to raise pork and other livestock). Chipotle also has vegetarian and vegan offerings. The rice, black beans, fajita veggies, salsas, guacamole and cheese are all vegetarian friendly. Other than the meats, pinto beans (with bacon), cheese, sour cream and honey vinaigrette for salads, everything else on the menu is vegan. The cheese is processed with vegetable-based rennet, rather than the more commonly used animal-based version, in order to be suitable for vegetarians. Additionally the sour cream comes from cows that are not treated with rBGH. It should be noted that while the ingredients are healthier than most fast food joints, an average burrito from Chipotle can have over 1000 calories. Nutrition information was once available on Chipotle's website, but as of May 2007, they are temporarily unavailable. According to an email from the company, the information will return in the future once Chipotle finishes dealing with certain New York City regulations regarding the disclosure of calorie information. You can still request a nutrition information sheet in the store or try this online calculator - http://www.chipotlefan.com/index.php?id=nutrition_calculator