Who hasn’t enjoyed a meal at Chipotle? This Mexican grill restaurant has become a fast-food icon. Why not bring the flavors you love from Chipotle to your own kitchen?
Imagine replicating their burritos, bowls, salads and dips from the comfort of your home!
With these 25 Chipotle copycat recipes, you can recreate your beloved meals, add a personal touch, and enjoy. Let’s get started!
25 Chipotle Copycat Recipes
1. Guacamole
This restaurant’s famous guacamole can be replicated at home. Simply add ripe avocados, lime juice, chopped cilantro, a pinch of salt, and chopped onions.
Give it a good mix, and voila! You can enjoy it with your chips, burritos, bowls, or tacos.
2. Barbacoa
This succulent, juicy meat can be recreated at home by marinating beef with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, and beef broth.
Slow cook in a crockpot until tender, then shred. It’s great in bowls, tacos, or burritos.
3. Carnitas
These tender and crispy pork can be made in a slow cooker or Instant Pot with pork shoulder, garlic, onion, cumin, and oregano.
Add some orange juice halfway through cooking and then broil until golden and crispy. They make great tacos or burritos!
4. Cilantro Lime Rice
This simple base for your bowl can be made quickly with white rice, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Add salt to taste. It pairs wonderfully with the many other flavors in a Chipotle-inspired meal.
5. Pico de Gallo
This classic salsa can’t be missed.
All you really need are chopped tomatoes, a squeeze of lime juice, cilantro, salt, and diced red onion. It’s versatile and perfect for any meal, snack or side dish.
6. Queso Dip
Chipotle’s cheesy queso dip consists of a mix of chipotle peppers, cheddar, and jack cheese.
Simply melt the cheese, stir in the chipotle peppers and enjoy the smoky, cheesy goodness. Serve with chips or veggies for dipping.
7. Sofritas
This vegan protein option is made from crumbled tofu mixed with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, and vegetable broth.
It’s a great base for vegan tacos or bowls and provides plenty of flavor and plant-based protein.
8. Black Beans
This copycat recipe replicates the seasoned black beans you love at Chipotle, without having to leave your home.
It requires black beans, adobo sauce, oregano, and garlic. Rinse and cook the beans and then add these ingredients for a little extra flavor.
9. Fajita Veggies (Chipotle Copycat)
Craving Chipotle’s smoky, delicious fajita veggies? This copycat recipe is quick, easy, and bursts with flavor.
Bell peppers and onions get perfectly charred and seasoned with a blend of spices for a satisfying vegetarian (or vegan!) topping for tacos, bowls, or burritos.
10. Chipotle Tomato Salsa
Chipotle Tomato Salsa packs a smoky-spicy punch, thanks to the blend of fire-roasted tomatoes, smoky chipotle peppers, and fresh cilantro.
Its medium heat complements fajitas, chips, or adds a zesty kick to any dish. Enjoy its tangy, smoky flavor and versatility!
11. Chipotle Chicken
Chipotle Chicken stars tender, juicy, flame-grilled chicken marinated in smoky spices, offering a savory base for your customizable Chipotle masterpiece.
12. Chicken Burrito Bowl
This recipe combines tender marinated chicken atop cilantro lime rice, grilled bell peppers, black beans, cheese and pico de gallo.
It’s a healthier option for lunch or dinner and is a perfect make-ahead meal prep option.
13. Chipotle Corn Salsa
Chipotle’s Corn Salsa is a sweet and smoky blend bursting with flavor. Roasted corn kernels mingle with diced red onion, cilantro, and jalapenos for a delightful textural contrast.
A hint of lime juice adds a refreshing tang, while the smokiness comes from roasted poblano peppers. It’s the perfect medium-heat salsa to complement your Chipotle favorites or enjoy on its own with chips!
14. Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
Chipotle’s Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette is a signature dressing made fresh in-house daily. It has a sweet and smoky flavor profile, thanks to the combination of honey, adobo sauce, and spices.
This versatile dressing is used to top salads, tacos, and bowls, adding a delicious depth of flavor to your Chipotle meal.
15. Chipotle Tomatillo Green-Chili Salsa
Chipotle’s Tomatillo Green-Chili Salsa is a medium-spice salsa packed with flavor.
Tangy tomatillos and smoky roasted jalapeños create a delicious base, balanced by fresh cilantro and citrusy lime juice. It’s the perfect salsa for adding a zesty kick to your tacos, burritos, or chips.
16. Chipotle Steak
Craving that smoky, spicy Chipotle steak but stuck at home? No worries! Whip up this copycat recipe and satisfy your cravings in a flash.
Think juicy, tender steak bursting with bold chipotle flavor, minus the line. It’s so easy, you’ll be saying “adios” to takeout and “hola” to homemade deliciousness in no time!
17. Steak Burrito Bowl
This recipe combines tender, marinated steak with sautéed peppers and onions, black beans, corn, and cheese on top of cilantro lime rice.
Add some diced avocado and a squeeze of lime to take it to the next level.
18. Pinto Beans
Cooked pinto beans are simmered with a blend of spices for a rich, flavorful bowl of beans that will complement any Chipotle-inspired meal.
19. Chipotle Hot Salsa
Chipotle Hot Salsa packs a flavorful punch with a blend of roasted tomatoes, smoky chipotle peppers, and zesty spices.
This medium-heat salsa offers a delicious balance of smoky, savory, and slightly sweet notes, perfect for adding depth to burritos, bowls, or as a fiery dip for chips.
Don’t be surprised if it becomes your new favorite condiment!
20. Chipotle Queso
Craving that creamy, smoky magic of Chipotle’s queso but stuck at home? Don’t fret, my fellow cheese fiend!
Whip up this copycat recipe and you’ll be swimming in cheesy goodness in no time.
It’s easier than you think, and way cheaper than another guac-filled burrito bowl (although, hey, no judgment there ).
21. Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken
Craving those smoky, citrusy vibes from Chipotle’s chicken but wanna skip the line? Whip up this copycat recipe! .
Tangy lime juice and smoky chipotle peppers dance in a marinade that infuses juicy chicken with bold flavor. Grill it up for tacos, salads, or bowls – the possibilities are endless (and delicious)!
22. Vegetarian Burrito Bowl
This meatless option features cilantro lime rice, black beans, sautéed peppers and onions, cheese, guacamole, and pico de gallo. It’s a satisfying and flavorful choice for vegetarians.
23. Ancho Chili Salsa
A smoky and flavorful salsa made with dried ancho chilies, garlic, tomatoes, and spices. It adds a rich and smoky kick to your favorite dishes.
24. Chipotle Tofu Bowl
A vegan option featuring marinated and grilled tofu, cilantro lime rice, black beans, guacamole, and fresh salsa.
25. Lime Rice and Black Bean Burrito
Create a hearty vegetarian burrito with cilantro lime rice, seasoned black beans, cheese, and fresh toppings.
Final Thoughts,
Recreating your favorite meals from Chipotle has never been easier.
With these 25 Chipotle copycat recipes, indulge in the flavors you love, all from the comfort of your kitchen.
From burritos and bowls to dressings and marinades, these recipes let you experiment and make these meals to suit your tastes and dietary requirements. Happy cooking and enjoy eating!
