Chipotle and similar restaurants can be a healthy dining out option for people with diabetes. With the simple ingredients and variety of proteins and vegetables, you can build a balanced fast food meal. The amount of carbohydrates you should have at each meal differs for people with diabetes. Ask your registered dietitian what a good carbohydrate target is for you and your goals.
There are plenty of complex carbohydrate options at Chipotle too. If you’re looking for low carb, try the the combinations below for lunch and dinner options.
Lowest carbohydrate meals at Chipotle
Grain Freedom Bowl, 12 grams carbohydrate: This bowl has the Chipotle Supergreens, chicken, tomatillo red-chili salsa and/or fresh tomato salsa, sour cream and cheese. You could add fajita veggies for just 5 grams carb more and to make the meal more filling.
Wholesome Bowl, 18 grams carbohydrate: Similar to the Grain Freedom Bowl, this options has the Supergreens Lettuce Blend, chicken, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa, and guacamole.
Learn how much carbohydrate per meal is right for you. Talk to a registered dietitian via telehealth. Learn more.
Lower carbohydrate meals at Chipotle
Steak Salad with Guacamole instead of dressing, 25 grams carbohydrate: Salad macros can add up quickly if you order the standard options at a restaurant, so try this combo. Ask for salad with steak, light black beans, guacamole and one of the tomato salsas. Holding the honey vinaigrette saves 18 grams carbohydrate.
Chicken burrito bowl with beans, no rice, 27 grams carbohydrate: You could swap chicken for another meat but you’ll lose 8 to 10 grams of protein with the swaps based on the portion and fat content. Order the chicken burrito bowl with pinto beans or black beans, no rice, fresh tomato salsa or tomatillo salsa, cheese and romaine lettuce (ask for extra!).
Barbacoa Crispy Corn Tacos (3), 37 grams carbohydrate: The Barbacoa at Chipotle is a shredded style beef option. Order these with no beans or rice, crispy shells, romaine lettuce, your choice of a tomato based salsa and cheese. If you choose the soft flour tortillas, add 11 grams carbohydrate to the meal.
There are many combinations you can create at Chipotle. The next time you stop in for a quick lunch or dinner, try one of these low or lower carb combos.
Cooking at home? Make your own diabetes friendly Chipotle style bowls.
Diabetes Meal Ideas 