[beanzzz]

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Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening tomorrow (Dec 13) behind the Chapters at Robson Square. Haven't tried it myself but looking forward to it, can't wait until we have an In-N-Out.

[european]

hmmm, I like chipotle sauce. This might be interesting. Thanks for the heads up.


I can't wait for In-N-Out burger as well!! :fullofwin: but I don't think it will ever open. Atleast not yet. Carls Jr. is opening a location downtown though.

[bcrdukes]

When and where is In & Out Burger opening up here? :suspicious:

Chipotle isn't all that great. It's just your typical American style Tex-Mex fast food joint. Don't expect the food to be mind blowing or anywhere near authentic.

[murd0c]

I've always wanted to try it since I watched Undercover Boss, if you want to know more about it watch that episode.

[beanzzz]

When and where is In & Out Burger opening up here? :suspicious:

Chipotle isn't all that great. It's just your typical American style Tex-Mex fast food joint. Don't expect the food to be mind blowing or anywhere near authentic.

Sorry, I was just assuming that one would open up here since alot of American companies (Walmart, Target, Five Guys, Carls Jr. Krispy Creme, Chipotle) seem to be moving North.

[ApePee2]

walked passed it after work today and it seems that they're already open.:ahwow:

[beanzzz]

walked passed it after work today and it seems that they're already open.:ahwow:

Probably a soft opening for Friends and Family. Gonna swing by tomorrow after doing some Christmas shopping.

[SilverT]

I tried it a couple of months ago in New York. I didn't really like it and I thought it was overpriced so I guess it may be even more expensive in Vancouver?

[sonick]

Be sure to stock up on:

Chipotlaway on Vimeo

[ApePee2]

went during lunch today, 15 minute lineup that stretched out the door :heckno:

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i would give it a 8.5/10 good fast food alternative and definitely a better choice then red burrito or chronic tacos (which are blocks away).

[syee]

Love their carnitas burritos! I know it's not really meant to be healthy but one of those burritos are around 1000 calories. :P

[jlo mein]

Why does Chipotle generate so much buzz here, when Taco Del Mar has been open for years here with several locations? I like Chipotle, but I much prefer the baja style mexican of Taco Del Mar.

And before anyone hates on me saying these are all garbage and not real mexican food: yes we are aware, it is fast food and not real mexican food. It's as real mexican food as Koya is real Japanese food.

[bcrdukes]

And before anyone hates on me saying these are all garbage and not real mexican food: yes we are aware, it is fast food and not real mexican food. It's as real mexican food as Koya is real Japanese food.

You'd be surprised at how many people ARE NOT aware.

[Teriyaki]

You'd be surprised at how many people ARE NOT aware.

Nor will people care to learn. Its like people down south thinking Panda Express is freaking chinese food:suspicious:

[4444]

My advice to everyone - get the bowl, easier to eat, 300 less calories, and u decide what ingredient combos u eat (burrito is based on whateve u bite into)

Love cmg, but typical Vancouver BS, they have raised prices heavily compared to US, plus hst....

[sh0n]

My advice to everyone - get the bowl, easier to eat, 300 less calories, and u decide what ingredient combos u eat (burrito is based on whateve u bite into)

Love cmg, but typical Vancouver BS, they have raised prices heavily compared to US, plus hst....

Yeah the prices are +20-30% more than what it would normally be in a US based CMG.

Their reasoning is based on local market factors (rent, wages, costs of ingredients)

[shawnly1000]

Yeah the prices are +20-30% more than what it would normally be in a US based CMG.

Their reasoning is based on local market factors (rent, wages, costs of ingredients)

43% markup compared to US based CMG for same menu items

U.S. burrito chain price gap prompts gouging accusations | Hospitality and Tourism | Business in Vancouver (http://www.biv.com/article/20121217/BIV0106/121219957/-1/BIV/us-burrito-chain-price-gap-prompts-gouging-accusations)

[vafanculo]

43% markup compared to US based CMG for same menu items

U.S. burrito chain price gap prompts gouging accusations | Hospitality and Tourism | Business in Vancouver (http://www.biv.com/article/20121217/BIV0106/121219957/-1/BIV/us-burrito-chain-price-gap-prompts-gouging-accusations)

Not surprised at all. The place is on Robson.
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[Culverin]

Budgies burritos, nuff said.
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[DaFonz]

Budgies burritos, nuff said.
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All vegetarian - :denied:

[bcrdukes]

All vegetarian - :denied:

All hipster too. :fuckthatshit:

[Culverin]

i was going to say i've been doing there before it was cool :concentrate:

[jerkstore]

chipotle is decent. i've had it in the states a few times.

not nearly as good as chronic tacos though. that is and probably always will be my go to burrito joint.

[willystyle]

Not surprised at all. The place is on Robson.
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By your definition, I guess fast food chains like McDonald's should have a 35% price hike due to location then.

[MonkeyKing]

Just tried one an hour ago and it tastes just as good as it does in the states!!

[RS_Pat]

More of a fan of Moe's Southwest Grill, great burritos here

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[Alby]

the one at metrotown by A&W and Starbucks seems to have just opened this week.

[m3thods]

I've been to the Metrotown location twice already, and it seems like they can't keep their hot food portions hot. The downtown location doesn't have the same issue. I'm not sure why, but everytime I get to the rice meat and grilled veggies in my bowl they're so cold.

Anyone else getting the same result?

[Great68]

Had Chipotle's once in San Francisco and once at the Howe St. location.

Nothing about the food struck me as super memorable, wasn't terrible just didn't live up to the hype. Was wondering whereabouts they "grilled" anything...

Now, Adrianna's Cocina here by my work is on a whole different level. Properly Authentic Mexican. +1 for local business too.

[willystyle]

Never understood the hype of Chipotle either. Food is bland, slightly overpriced and is non-authentic. Even if it's non-authentic, at least make it taste good. Comparing apples to apples, I say Mucho is better.

[keifun]

Same. To me its something overpriced and doesn't even taste good.

[Araaadi]

I think it taste pretty good, but the small portions for the ridiculous price is not worth the line ups everyone waits in. I rather go to Taqueria Playa Tropical in New Westminster.

[jeedee]

That feel when not even full after 1 Burrito :fuckthatshit:

[murd0c]

I think it taste pretty good, but the small portions for the ridiculous price is not worth the line ups everyone waits in. I rather go to Taqueria Playa Tropical in New Westminster.

Is that place good? the g/f lives two blocks away and I've always wanted to check it out.

[Harvey Specter]

Have you guys had Mucho Burrito? It's a decent alternative to Chipotle's.

[Vansterdam]

#chipotlegang

[red_2]

I support local business and go to Taco Luis plus its tasty and decent price

I think they have one at Oakridge now too

[Bonka]

Is that place good? the g/f lives two blocks away and I've always wanted to check it out.

Just went there today. Tacos aren't bad (single wrapped) but they are corn tortillas. The shrimp tacos were the best of the bunch as they were not overcooked. I liked the Pozole and Menudo better though.

[Alby]

I support local business and go to Taco Luis plus its tasty and decent price

I think they have one at Oakridge now too

yes they do. the owner is a pretty chill guy too lol. charges me like 5$ for almost anything i order.

[jonwon]

So sad that he only works at the Oakridge one now... I haven't gone to the lansdowne location since lol

[Gtrr33]

tried it out last week, long story short.......meh!

[Ikkaku]

So sad that he only works at the Oakridge one now... I haven't gone to the lansdowne location since lol

I've believe I've seen him at the landowne location a few times.

[Insaneev]

Overall how was it? The one at metro is always such a long line up

[HonestTea]

Overall how was it? The one at metro is always such a long line up

I think it's pretty good but portions are a little smaller than what you get in the States. And it's a little on the pricey side, especially when you add Guacamole.

[ZN6]

I'm not a burrito connoisseur by any stretch of the imagination but Chipotle was not worth the money at all. It's not that it tastes bad, but for the price, I'd rather go to Tacofino for a burrito. Chorizo burrito from Tacofino tastes amazing but the portion is slightly small.

I went to the one beside chapters in downtown a few days ago and I have to say that the lukewarm burrito was average at best. The taste was kind of bland and the only real flavoring was sauce. I'm surprised to see this place lined-up out the door by 12:00pm.

I would say that it ranks a little above Chronic Tacos in taste but ranks below, in price. Another reason I would choose Chronic Tacos over this place is because the guys working at Chronic are mostly chill and sometimes they just slap on some extras like guac with no charge. Too bad most of them closed down and I think the only one left in vancouver is the broadway location.

I would visit Chipotle again only if I'm really craving a burrito and I'm in the area, but would not go if there are alternatives available.

One burrito place I'll never go to ever again is Steamrollers. That place is fucking garbage. I got food poisoning from their from the super chicken.

[Akinari]

I think it's pretty good but portions are a little smaller than what you get in the States. And it's a little on the pricey side, especially when you add Guacamole.
Not entirely true. I found the recently opened Bellis Fair Chipotle purposely gives very small portions, smaller than our Vancouver establishment. You really have to ask them a few times to pile on the meat and toppings to get an amount of food worth anything you're paying for it.

[josayeee]

Been going to the one at Metrotown. It's good if you expect fast food quality. My goto Mexican joint in Vancouver is still Tacofino. I prefer it to even authentic Mexican restaurants.

[willystyle]

I prefer it to even authentic Mexican restaurants.
We don't have good traditional authentic Mexican restaurants here. But we do have a boatload of Mexican fusion.

[Sunfighter]

Mucho Burrito A+++++++++++++++++++++++++

[Alby]

just found out that taco luis owner opened up a viet shop at the lansdowne food court as well.

[J.C]

yeah it's been open for awhile
i always see him jumping between the viet place, taco luis, and oakridge

[mickz]

Taco Luis - Cheap prices and the owner is pretty entertaining. It doesn't taste much different than a Subway veggie wrap though. Chipotle is still better IMO.

[vafanculo]

Best food court burrito, and a better one I've had overall, is the one in the food court at Bellis Fair mall. Can't think of the name but it's to the right of McDonald's. So damn good

[IMASA]

I thought I was the only guy who liked Taco Luis. My wife makes fun of me cuz I like to eat at a Mexican place run by Chinese people.

[sonick]

Fuck yea Taco Luis.

I've been going there since even before Shiming owned it, probably at least more than 15 years ago. He is awesome.

[IMASA]

Best food court burrito, and a better one I've had overall, is the one in the food court at Bellis Fair mall. Can't think of the name but it's to the right of McDonald's. So damn good

I usually end up eating at Ivars, will try this place out next time.