Chipotle Vegan & Vegetarian Menu: Best Orders and What to Skip

You can eat a satisfying vegan or vegetarian meal at Chipotle by building a bowl, salad or burrito around sofritas or beans, rice, fajita vegetables, salsa and guacamole, and skipping the cheese, sour cream and queso. Vegetarians can keep the dairy toppings. Strict vegans should also check how ingredients are prepared and cooked, since the restaurant does not run a separate vegan kitchen.

Typical prices updated Nov 6, 2026 · may vary by store

Vegetarian vs vegan: what is the difference here?

A vegetarian order contains no meat, and vegetarians who eat dairy can add cheese, sour cream and queso. A vegan order contains no animal products at all, which means no dairy and no honey or other animal-derived ingredients. The ingredient data we use lists which ingredients carry the milk allergen, so you can see at a glance which toppings to skip.

Here is the toppings table. Cheese, sour cream and queso are the ones that list milk:

Guacamole, lettuce and the salsas are made from plant ingredients and do not list milk in the data. That said, a vegan diet can involve more than the allergen list, such as how foods are cooked or whether utensils touch animal products, so confirm the details on Chipotle's allergen chart and decide what fits your standards.

Plant-based proteins

Sofritas

Sofritas is the plant-based protein: shredded tofu simmered with chilies and spices. In our data, one serving is 150 calories with 8 grams of protein. It lists soy as an allergen, which is relevant for anyone avoiding soy. Sofritas is not available at every location, so look at your restaurant in the app. See the proteins guide for a ranking.

Beans

Black beans and pinto beans are the other protein sources. A serving of black beans is 130 calories with 8 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber. If you order a "veggie" bowl without sofritas, double beans are a way to increase protein.

The veggie option

When you choose no meat, the line is built from rice, beans, fajita vegetables, salsa and toppings. Some locations list a "veggie" choice in the app that means this meatless build. Nutrition for it comes from the individual ingredients you choose.

Rice, vegetables and salsas

White and brown rice are both plant-based in the data and have identical calories per serving: 210. Brown rice carries more fiber, with 2 grams compared with 1 for white. The fajita vegetables, which are peppers and onions, add flavor for 20 calories. All the salsas are vegetable-based:

The corn salsa carries the most calories among the salsas, at 80, because corn is denser than tomato. The green and tomato salsas are the lightest.

What to skip if you are vegan

• Cheese, sour cream and queso, which list milk.
• Any item on the app that is labelled as containing dairy or honey, such as a specialty or seasonal item.
• Quesadillas, which are built around cheese.

If you want creamy and rich without dairy, guacamole is the answer. A serving is 230 calories with 6 grams of fiber, and it is typically an add-on charge.

Cross-contact and cooking notes

The line is shared. Utensils can move between meat, cheese and plant-based items, and the restaurants do not guarantee a vegan environment. If this matters to you, ask the team to use clean utensils and fresh gloves, and order the meal in a bowl so that nothing is grilled or pressed alongside meat. Many vegans and vegetarians are comfortable with that approach, and others prefer to avoid shared-line restaurants. It is a personal choice.

Check the beans and rice in the allergen chart each time, since ingredient lists can change and may include things such as animal fats in some regions or at some times. We do not make claims on cooking fat or additives beyond the published allergen data.

Sample vegan and vegetarian builds

Getting enough protein without meat

A meatless bowl is usually lower in protein than a chicken one, but you can close the gap. Ask for sofritas and beans together, choose a higher-protein base such as a double portion of beans, and skip the lighter fillings. Compare the figures: a chicken bowl with rice, black beans, salsa, cheese and lettuce has 50 grams of protein, while the sofritas version with the same sides has 26 grams. Our high-protein orders page goes deeper.

Eating out with a mixed group

If you are a vegetarian going with friends who eat meat, there is no need to compromise. The line is built for custom orders, and everyone builds their own. The catering page explains how this works at events. The lifestyle bowls page also covers pre-set bowls built around specific eating styles, where availability depends on the location.

Frequently asked questions

Does Chipotle have vegan options?

Yes. A bowl, salad or burrito with rice, beans, fajita vegetables, salsa and guacamole can be vegan, as long as you skip cheese, sour cream and queso. Confirm the details on the allergen chart.

Is sofritas vegan?

Sofritas is a tofu-based, plant-based protein. It is made without meat. Check the official ingredient information, since recipes can change.

Is the rice vegan?

Rice does not list milk or other animal allergens in the data. Confirm the ingredient list on the official chart.

Are the beans vegan?

They do not list dairy in our data. Ask about the cooking process or check the official chart if you need a strict standard.

Is the flour tortilla vegan?

It lists wheat but not milk in our data. For ingredient details, check the official information.

Is guacamole vegan?

Guacamole is a plant-based topping in the data and does not list milk. It usually costs extra.

Are vegetarian options available in the kids menu?

You can build a kids meal with beans, rice and cheese, or a cheese quesadilla at many locations. See the kids menu.

Is Chipotle a good option for a vegetarian protein?

Beans and sofritas are the main choices. With double beans and sofritas, you can build a filling meal.