Chipotle vs Taco Bell
Fast casual vs fast food Mexican. We compare bowl and burrito prices, calorie counts, and protein-per-dollar at Chipotle and Taco Bell. Prices and nutrition updated for 2026.
Chipotle
$$Chipotle Mexican Grill — Real Ingredients, Real Fast
- Menu items
- 44
- Stores
- 3,400
- Avg item price
- $8.76
- Avg calories
- 617
- Value score (calories per dollar)
- 70.5
- Cheapest item
- Bottled Water — $1.95
Taco Bell — Live Más
- Menu items
- 63
- Stores
- 7,200
- Avg item price
- $3.99
- Avg calories
- 400
- Value score (calories per dollar)
- 100.3
- Cheapest item
- Cheesy Roll-Up — $1.39
Who Wins: Chipotle vs Taco Bell?
Lower price
Taco Bellcheapest — $3.99
Lower calories
Chipotlebest — 617
Best value
Taco Bellbest — 100
More menu items
Taco Bellbest — 63
The verdict
Taco Bell wins on value with a 100.3 calorie-per-dollar score, but Chipotle is the cheaper menu on average ($8.76 vs $3.99 per item). For the cheapest bite, order Bottled Water at Chipotle ($1.95) — but check the value menu deals on both menus before ordering.
Signature Items Compared
| Chipotle | Taco Bell |
|---|---|
Chicken Burrito Classic flour tortilla filled with Adobo-marinated grilled chicken, cilantro-lime rice, pinto or black beans, fresh salsa, and toppings $10.40 | Crunchwrap Supreme Seasoned beef, nacho cheese, crispy tostada, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream wrapped in a warm flour tortilla and grilled $6.89 |
Chicken Burrito Bowl The most popular Chipotle bowl menu item — cilantro-lime rice, Adobo chicken, black beans, fresh tomato salsa, and lettuce in a bowl without the tortilla $10.40 | Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme Crunchy taco shell made from Doritos Nacho Cheese, filled with seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sour cream $3.59 |
Barbacoa Burrito Bowl Spicy shredded beef braised with chipotle peppers, served over cilantro-lime rice with black beans and fresh salsa — a high-protein favorite $11.75 | Cheesy Gordita Crunch A crunchy taco wrapped in a soft flatbread with melted three-cheese blend and spicy ranch sauce $5.69 |
Carnitas Tacos (3) Three soft corn tortillas with slow-braised pork shoulder, topped with diced onions and fresh cilantro $10.95 | Mexican Pizza Two crispy fried tortillas layered with seasoned beef, refried beans, melted three-cheese blend, and pizza sauce $5.69 |
Vegetarian Burrito Bowl Cilantro-lime rice, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, and guacamole included at no extra charge on veggie bowls $10.40 | Nachos BellGrande Crispy tortilla chips loaded with seasoned beef, warm nacho cheese, refried beans, sour cream, and pico de gallo $6.79 |