⚠ Important Note on Cross-Contamination
Chipotle prepares food in an open kitchen where gluten-containing ingredients (flour tortillas, soft taco shells) are handled. For those with celiac disease, there is a risk of cross-contamination. For non-celiac gluten sensitivity, Chipotle bowls are generally well tolerated.
Gluten Free Chipotle Ingredients ✓
| Ingredient | Calories | GF Status |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 180 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Steak | 150 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Barbacoa | 170 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Carnitas | 210 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Sofritas | 150 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Black Beans | 130 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Pinto Beans | 130 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| White Rice | 210 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Brown Rice | 215 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Fajita Veg | 20 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Guacamole | 230 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| All Salsas | 15–80 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Romaine | 5 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Corn Tortillas (crispy tacos) | 65 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Cheese | 110 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Sour Cream | 115 | ✓ Gluten Free |
| Queso | 120 | ✓ Gluten Free |
NOT Gluten Free - Avoid These ✗
| Ingredient | Why to avoid |
|---|---|
| Flour Tortilla (burrito) | 300 cal - contains wheat gluten |
| Soft Flour Taco Shells | ~75 cal each - contains wheat gluten |
| Chips | Fried in shared oil - cross-contamination risk |
Best Gluten Free Chipotle Order
GF Chicken Bowl - 565 cal
Bowl + Chicken + White Rice + Black Beans + Fresh Salsa + Romaine
565Calories
44gProtein
72gCarbs
100% gluten-free ingredients. Order a bowl (not a burrito) and you eliminate the only gluten-containing main item.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chipotle is not a certified gluten-free restaurant and cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination. If you have celiac disease, the primary risks are the flour tortillas, soft taco shells, and potential cross-contact in the kitchen. Many people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity eat at Chipotle regularly without issue by sticking to bowls with crispy corn tacos.
Chipotle chips are made from corn and cooked in sunflower oil with no wheat-containing ingredients. However they are cooked in the same fryer as other items at some locations, which creates a cross-contamination risk for celiacs. The chips are technically gluten-free by ingredients but not certified gluten-free.
Order a burrito bowl (not a burrito - the flour tortilla contains gluten) or crispy corn tacos. All Chipotle proteins, rice, beans, salsas, guacamole, cheese and sour cream are gluten-free by ingredients. The only items that contain gluten are the flour burrito tortilla and soft flour taco shells.
Yes - Chipotle crispy corn tortillas are gluten free. They are made from ground corn masa, not wheat flour. They are a safe choice for people avoiding gluten. Soft flour taco shells, however, do contain wheat and are not gluten free.