Chipotle Keto & Low-Carb Menu: Best Orders and Net Carbs

The easiest way to eat low-carb at Chipotle is a salad or bowl built on greens or fajita vegetables, with a protein, guacamole, cheese and a light salsa, and no rice, beans or tortilla. A strict keto diet can be difficult here, because most items carry some carbs and the restaurant does not publish a keto menu, but you can get close with the right choices.

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How net carbs work

Total carbohydrates include fiber, and fiber is not digested like sugar or starch. Many low-carb dieters subtract fiber from total carbs to get "net carbs": net carbs equal total carbs minus fiber. Some people also subtract certain sugar alcohols, but there are none to worry about in the ingredients here. Keto plans differ on how many net carbs per day they allow, so decide your own limit with a dietitian or doctor if you have a medical condition. We provide the nutrition data. We do not prescribe a diet.

For example, guacamole has 8 grams of carbs and 6 grams of fiber, so the net carbs are the difference. That is a good illustration of why avocado-based items work well for low-carb eating. The pieces to be careful with are the starchy items: rice, tortillas, chips and, to a lesser degree, beans and the corn salsa.

The carb picture, ingredient by ingredient

Starch: the items to skip or limit

White rice has 40 grams of carbs per serving and brown rice has 36. The burrito tortilla adds 50 grams, and a serving of chips has 73 grams. Any one of these can use up most of a strict daily carb allowance.

Beans

Beans have more fiber than other items, but they are still carb-dense: black beans have 22 grams of carbs and 7 grams of fiber per serving. A small portion on a bowl is fine for a moderate low-carb diet. For strict keto, most people skip them.

Proteins

Proteins are the strongest low-carb choice. Chicken and carnitas list 0 grams of carbs in our data, steak lists 1 and barbacoa 2. Sofritas is higher, with 9 grams.

Vegetables, salsas and toppings

Fajita vegetables have 5 grams of carbs per serving. Salsas vary: the green salsa is the lowest at 4 grams, and corn salsa is the highest at 16 grams.

Toppings are mostly fat and protein with very few carbs. Cheese has 1 grams of carbs, sour cream has 2 grams, and lettuce just 1.

Low-carb builds

Each build below shows its estimated carbs through the card. Compare the carbs and fat chips for yourself, and remember that portion sizes at the line can differ from our standard serving sizes.

How to order low-carb at the counter

1. Choose a salad or a bowl. The salad gives you a greens base, and a bowl lets you ask for extra lettuce or vegetables as a base.
2. Skip rice, beans and the tortilla. Say "no rice, no beans" clearly, since staff reach for them by default.
3. Pick a protein. Ask for a double portion if you need to stay satisfied. Double protein usually costs extra.
4. Add fajita vegetables. They add volume and flavor with few carbs.
5. Choose salsa carefully. Green or red salsa are lighter on carbs than corn salsa.
6. Add fat. Guacamole, cheese and sour cream add richness. Guacamole is typically an extra charge.
7. Skip the chips and sweet drinks. Choose water or unsweetened tea.

If you are ordering through the app, you can uncheck rice and beans, then add the ingredients one by one and review the summary before paying. See how to order for more.

Dressing and sauces

The vinaigrette on the salad has 18 grams of carbs and 16 grams of fat per serving. It is a reasonable low-carb option, but it is high in calories, at 220. If you are watching calories as well as carbs, ask for it on the side and use only some.

Low-carb is not the same as low-calorie

A low-carb order built on protein, guacamole, cheese and sour cream can be as high in calories as a burrito. Compare: the carnitas salad above is 590 calories, while a classic chicken burrito is 980. If your goal is weight loss as well as carb control, balance the fats. Our calories guide breaks down where calories come from.

What about "keto" claims?

Chipotle does not publish a keto or low-carb program that we are aware of, and the restaurants vary in how they handle portions. We use the term "keto-style" to mean a build designed to be low in net carbs, not a certified or guaranteed keto meal. Check the numbers in Chipotle's nutrition calculator before you rely on them for a medical or strict dietary need.

Frequently asked questions

Is Chipotle keto-friendly?

It can be if you build a salad or bowl without rice, beans or a tortilla. A strict keto diet may still be hard to follow, because most items carry some carbs.

What is the lowest-carb Chipotle order?

A salad or bowl with protein, fajita vegetables, green salsa, cheese, sour cream or guacamole, and no rice or beans. See the sample builds above.

How do I calculate net carbs?

Net carbs are total carbs minus fiber. Our nutrition tables show both values for each ingredient.

Is guacamole keto?

Guacamole is high in fat and fiber with relatively few net carbs, which is why it is popular with low-carb eaters. It is usually an extra charge.

Can I eat beans on a low-carb diet?

In small portions on a moderate low-carb plan, yes. Strict keto plans usually skip them.

Does the salad dressing have carbs?

Yes, the vinaigrette lists some carbs, so check the amount and decide whether to use it.

Are chips low-carb?

No. A serving of chips is high in carbs, so skip them on a low-carb plan.

Is the protein cooked with sugar?

Some marinades may contain a small amount of sugar. The data we use reflects the carbs per serving, so check the official calculator for details.