Restaurants

I love Chipotle Mexican Grill, and maybe I'm preaching to the choir. But I have to throw it our there for those of you who haven't had the pleasure of going to a Chipotle yet. The company's focus is "Food With Integrity" and they go into great detail on their website. In a nutshell, they seek out the best ingredients using meats raised naturally(animals raised humanely, free roaming, never given antibiotics or added hormones and fed a vegetarian diet), source organic and locally grown produce when practical, and use dairy from cows raised without the use of synthetic hormones. This is a quite unusual concept for fast food and certainly for any dining out experience. I have found very few restaurants in the area that use such high quality ingredients. Some people think eating at a fine dining restaurant and spending $150 on a meal for two is "high quality", but I beg to differ. This company hand picks the farms the animals are raised on, as well as the farms the produce is grown. You just can't beat that! This blog is about getting the best for less and that is why I highly recommend you go to Chipotle Mexican Grill.
So here's what to expect when you walk into a Chipotle: You walk up to the counter and see all the ingredients laid out in front of you. You have the option of a burrito, bowl, taco or salad. I personally always get the bowl, I feel like you get more food that way, and it's easier to eat than a burrito. But, it is a matter of preference. First, a layer of cilantro lime rice, white or brown. Second on the list is black beans or pinto beans. Next is the meat, which is marinated and then grilled. Your choices are shredded beef, steak, chicken or pork. The next choice you have to make is what kind of salsa you would like. The four options are, tomato, tomatillo-red, tomatillo-green, and roasted chili corn. Finally, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and lettuce. Oh, and I almost forgot the grilled veggies(green peppers and onions). They assemble your burrito, bowl , taco or salad with all your toppings and viola! You now have a substantial, healthy, fast meal all for under $7.00! If you want more information on the company and it's menu, check out the website @ www.chipotle.com

If you live in the Metro-Detroit area there are 8 locations to choose from:

2611 Rochester Rd.
Rochester Hills
(248)853-2850

84 North Adams Rd.
Rochester Hills
(248)402-0047

3129 Crooks Rd.
Troy
(248)816-5103

28644 Telegraph Rd.
Southfield
(248)415-4301

32824 Woodward Ave.
Royal Oak
(248)658-3100

26147 Evergreen Rd.
Southfield
(248)353-3448

13975 Lakeside Circle
Sterling Heights
(586)532-1139

6753 Orchard Lake Rd.
W.Bloomfield
(248)539-1094