Based on Chipotle's published allergen information, the flour tortillas are the items that contain wheat, and most other ingredients on the standard line do not list wheat as an allergen. That makes a bowl, a salad, or tacos in crispy corn shells the usual gluten-conscious choices. It is not a guarantee of a gluten-free meal, because shared surfaces and utensils can cause cross-contact, which matters a lot for anyone with celiac disease.
Gluten-conscious ordering
Skip the flour tortilla, choose a bowl or salad, and ask about glove changes. Always confirm with the official allergen chart.
Typical prices updated Nov 6, 2026 · may vary by store
This page is general information, not medical advice. If you have celiac disease or a serious allergy, check Chipotle's allergen chart for your order and speak with the restaurant team before you eat.
The short answer: what contains wheat?
According to our nutrition data, the wheat allergen is attached to the large burrito tortilla and the small flour taco tortillas. The crispy corn taco shell, the rice, beans, proteins, vegetables, salsas, toppings and chips are not marked with wheat. Here is the data for the base items:
| Ingredient | Cal | Fat g | Carbs g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Protein g | Sodium mg | Allergens |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour Tortilla (burrito) | 320 | 9 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 600 | Wheat |
| Soft Flour Tortilla (each, 1 of 3) | 83.3 | 2.7 | 13.3 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 160 | Wheat |
| Crispy Corn Tortilla (each, 1 of 3) | 66.7 | 3 | 9.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | None listed |
| Supergreens Lettuce Blend | 15 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | None listed |
Values are per standard serving and are estimates. Compare with Chipotle's nutrition calculator and the allergen chart before relying on them.
The matrix below shows the three allergens tracked in our data for each ingredient. A check mark means the allergen is listed for that ingredient.
| Ingredient | Wheat | Milk | Soy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flour Tortilla (burrito) | ✓ | — | — |
| Soft Flour Tortilla (each, 1 of 3) | ✓ | — | — |
| Crispy Corn Tortilla (each, 1 of 3) | — | — | — |
| Supergreens Lettuce Blend | — | — | — |
| Cilantro-Lime White Rice | — | — | — |
| Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice | — | — | — |
| Black Beans | — | — | — |
| Pinto Beans | — | — | — |
| Chicken | — | — | — |
| Steak | — | — | — |
| Barbacoa | — | — | — |
| Carnitas | — | — | — |
| Sofritas | — | — | ✓ |
| Fajita Veggies | — | — | — |
| Fresh Tomato Salsa | — | — | — |
| Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa | — | — | — |
| Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa | — | — | — |
| Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa | — | — | — |
| Sour Cream | — | ✓ | — |
| Cheese (Monterey Jack) | — | ✓ | — |
| Romaine Lettuce | — | — | — |
| Guacamole | — | — | — |
| Queso Blanco | — | ✓ | — |
| Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette | — | — | — |
| Chips | — | — | — |
Cross-contact: ingredients are prepared in the same kitchen on shared surfaces and utensils, so a dash here does not guarantee an item is free of an allergen. Check the allergen chart and tell the crew about your allergy when you order.
The official chart is the source of truth, and it can change when recipes change, so use ours as a guide and the official version for final decisions.
Gluten-conscious entrees
Burrito bowl
A bowl takes the tortilla out of the picture while keeping the same fillings. A chicken bowl with rice, black beans, tomato salsa, cheese and lettuce is about 660 calories. This is the most common order for people avoiding gluten. See the bowl guide.
Salad
A salad swaps the rice for greens and uses a vinaigrette as the dressing. The base is only 5 calories, and a salad with chicken, black beans, fajita vegetables and tomato salsa comes in around 360 calories. Check the dressing ingredients on the official chart before you add it. The salad page has more build ideas.
Tacos in crispy shells
The crispy corn shell does not list wheat in the published data, while the soft flour tortillas do. If you order tacos, ask specifically for the crispy shells. Crispy shells are cooked in a fryer at some restaurants, which can be a cross-contact concern, so ask how your location handles them. The tacos page explains the options.
Chips
Plain corn chips do not list wheat in the published data. Chips are served from a shared area at many restaurants, and the salt and seasonings can vary, so confirm on the allergen chart. A serving of chips is 540 calories. More details are on the chips and sides page.
What to skip
- The large burrito tortilla.
- The flour taco tortillas (soft tacos).
- Quesadillas, which are made with a flour tortilla.
- Anything that is wrapped, pressed or grilled with the tortilla, including kids quesadillas.
- Any new menu item with a flour component. Always check the allergen chart when something new appears.
Cross-contact: the part that matters most
The ingredients may be gluten-free, but the line is a shared environment. Cross-contact can happen through serving utensils that touch several ingredients, gloves that have handled tortillas, shared grills and preparation surfaces, and crumbs in a shared area. Chipotle's own allergen information notes that cross-contact is possible, and that is the right way to think about it.
To reduce the risk, you can:
- Tell the employee at the start that you are avoiding gluten, before they pick up any ingredient.
- Ask for a glove change and clean utensils.
- Ask them to prepare your bowl on a clean surface and avoid scooping from areas with spilled tortilla pieces.
- Choose ingredients that are least likely to be touched by many orders when the line is busy, or order at a quiet time.
- Consider ordering in person instead of by delivery, so you can talk to the person building the meal.
Employees are generally trained for allergy requests, but it is still your responsibility to decide whether the risk is acceptable. If you have celiac disease, many people choose to avoid shared-line restaurants altogether, and that is a reasonable choice.
Gluten-conscious sample builds
Chicken bowl, gluten-conscious
- 660 cal
- 50g protein
- 68g carbs
- 20.5g fat
- Cilantro-Lime White Rice
- Black Beans
- Chicken
- Fresh Tomato Salsa
- Cheese (Monterey Jack)
- Romaine Lettuce
Est. price: about $10.95
No tortilla. Ask for fresh gloves and clean utensils.
Carnitas salad
- 610 cal
- 34g protein
- 39g carbs
- 35.5g fat
- Romaine Lettuce
- Carnitas
- Pinto Beans
- Fajita Veggies
- Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa
- Guacamole
Est. price: about $14.40
Guacamole is usually an extra charge. Confirm the dressing on the allergen chart.
Steak crispy tacos
- 495 cal
- 30g protein
- 36g carbs
- 23g fat
- Crispy Corn Tortilla (each, 1 of 3) (x3)
- Steak
- Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa
- Cheese (Monterey Jack)
- Romaine Lettuce
Est. price: about $12.20
Ask about how the shells are handled at your restaurant.
Is there a gluten-free certification?
We are not aware of a certified gluten-free menu, so we do not claim one. The restaurants do not run a dedicated gluten-free kitchen. What is available is ingredient information, which tells you what contains wheat, and the cross-contact notice. If a certification or dedicated program is introduced, it will be published in the official materials, so check those first.
How to check your order
- Open Chipotle's allergen chart and select the allergen filter, if available.
- Look at each ingredient in your planned order.
- Use Chipotle's nutrition calculator to build your order and review its allergen list.
- Compare with our allergen menu guide for an overview.
- Tell the restaurant team when you order.
Gluten-free and other diets
Many people who avoid gluten also follow another pattern, such as vegetarian or low-carb. The bowl is a good starting point for each. For vegetarian options, see the vegan and vegetarian guide, and for low-carb orders, see the keto and low-carb guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chipotle gluten-free?
Not entirely. The flour tortillas contain wheat, and the restaurant is a shared environment. Many ingredients on the line do not list wheat, which makes bowls and salads a common choice.
Which Chipotle items contain gluten?
Based on the published data, the burrito tortilla and the flour taco tortillas. Quesadillas use a flour tortilla, so they contain wheat too.
Are the chips gluten-free?
The plain chips do not list wheat in the published data. Cross-contact is possible, so check the allergen chart and ask the restaurant.
Are the crispy corn taco shells gluten-free?
They do not list wheat as an allergen. How they are cooked and handled can vary by location, so ask about cross-contact.
Is it safe for celiac disease?
We cannot say that it is safe. Cross-contact is possible, and the decision depends on your sensitivity. Speak with your doctor and the restaurant.
Is the vinaigrette gluten-free?
Check the allergen chart for the dressing, since recipes can change. We recommend confirming before you add it.
Is the rice gluten-free?
Rice does not list wheat in the published data. Confirm against the official chart for your location.
Does Chipotle change gloves on request?
Many locations do when asked. It is a polite request that most team members are used to, but practices vary.