Best Chipotle Keto Menu Items in 2023
Chipotle keto dining is easy to do! Just follow our tips and you’ll be enjoying keto at Chipotle in no time.
Chipotle food cravings are easy to curb… keto-style!
The Chipotle keto menu is pretty extensive. Though the restaurant offers a pretty helpful, customizable nutrition and dining guide, it helps even more to have a little keto help from someone who’s been where you are when you’re wondering what to order. Our keto Chipotle dining guide is here to help you figure out the best menu options to keep it low carb while dining on the go.
We hope our keto Chipotle dining guide will help you to stay on track while enjoying your favorite foods. Set your lifestyle preference, use the Chipotle nutrition calculator, and try our helpful tips to enjoy low carb meals that leave you satisfied. You’ll be eating keto at Chipotle in no time!
Online menu hack! The best thing about Chipotle? They’re always expanding the menu and being more thoughtful of dietary restrictions, which gives you easy options for ordering. As you look through their menu, you’ll see a link to set your “nutrition preferences.” Click that link to select your preference as “keto”. Any item on the menu that is keto will appear with a little “L” below it to let you know that it fits your lifestyle!
The basics of successful Keto Chipotle ordering:
- Stick with salads.
- Avoid traditional rice, wraps, tortillas, chips, beans, and corn.
- When in doubt, leave it out.
- For drinks, stick with water, unsweetened iced tea, or Diet Coke products.
- Download the free app for amazing deals: iPhone or Android.
Follow these tips and you’ll be eating low carb Chipotle in no time!
Here’s how to order keto at Chipotle:
Keto Chipotle Salads
“I’ll have the [meat] salad, please.”
For vegetarians, Chipotle introduced soy-bean based sofritas, hence the slightly higher carb count and the fiber. It’s important to watch the serving size of the sofritas in order to stay keto. Chipotle has also added Chicken Al Pastor as a meat selection, but be aware that it has 2g of added sugar and the highest carb count of all the meat options. Meat options for salads include:
- Chicken Chipotle Salad: 185 calories | 7g fat | 1g total carbs | 1g fiber | 0g sugar | 32g protein | 1g net carbs
- Chicken Al Pastor Chipotle Salad: 205 calories | 11g fat | 5g total carbs | 1g fiber | 2g sugar | 23g protein | 4g net carbs
- Steak Chipotle Salad: 155 calories | 6g fat | 2g total carbs | 2g fiber | 0g sugar | 21g protein | 2g net carbs
- Carnitas Chipotle Salad: 215 calories | 12g fat | 1g total carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 23g protein | 1g net carbs
- Barbacoa Chipotle Salad: 175 calories | 7g fat | 3g total carbs | 2g fiber | 0g sugar | 24 protein | 1g net carbs
The vegan meat option from Chipotle has the highest sugar and carb count of all the protein-packed toppings so enjoy this option sparingly, or opt for the all-veggie salad which includes guacamole in place of a meat.
- Sofritas Chipotle Salad: 155 calories | 10g fat | 10g total carbs | 4g fiber | 5g sugar | 8g protein | 6g net carbs
- Veggie Chipotle Salad: 235 calories | 22g fat | 9g total carbs | 7g fiber | 1g sugar | 2g protein | 2g net carbs
Keto Chipotle toppings
“…And to that salad, can you add…”
Are you wondering, “Is Chipotle queso keto?” It is! Wondering what can you add to your bowl? A lot. Be aware that some toppings may cost extra (varies by location). If you want low carb Chipotle toppings, pick from these and keep an eye on the serving size:
- Fajita vegetables: 20 calories | 0g fat | 5g total carbs | 1g fiber | 2g sugar | 1g protein | 4g net carbs
- Queso: 120 calories | 9g fat | 4g total carbs | 1g fiber | 1g sugar | 5g protein | 3g net carbs
- Fresh tomato salsa: 25 calories | 0g fat | 4g total carbs | 1g fiber | 1g sugar | 0g protein | 3g net carbs
- Tomatillo-green chili salsa: 15 calories | 0g fat | 4g total carbs | 0g fiber | 2g sugar | 0g protein | 4g net carbs
- Tomatillo-red chili salsa: 30 calories | 0g fat | 4g total carbs | 1g fiber | 0g sugar | 0g protein | 3g net carbs
- Sour cream: 110 calories | 9g fat | 2g total carbs | 0g fiber | 2g sugar | 2g protein | 2g net carbs
- Cheese: 110 calories | 8g fat | 1g total carbs | 0g fiber | 0g sugar | 6g protein | 1g net carbs
- Guacamole: 230 calories | 22g fat | 8g total carbs | 6g fiber | 1g sugar | 2g protein | 2g Net Carbs
- Supergreens Lettuce Blend: 15 calories | 0g fat | 3g total carbs | 2g fiber | 1g sugar | 1g protein | 1g net carbs
- Romaine Lettuce: 5 calories | 0g fat | 1g total carbs | 1g fiber | 0g sugar | 0g protein | 0g net carbs
Check out these Keto Chipotle salad ideas…
“I’d like the keto lifestyle bowl with chicken (or steak), with lettuce, red chili salsa, cheese, and guac.”
A couple of years ago, Chipotle launched a new collection of Lifestyle Bowls, loaded with low carb deliciousness to take the guesswork out of ordering while living the keto life. Now you don’t have to try and remember which items are keto-friendly, just simply order either the Wholesome Bowl Lifestyle Bowl or the new Grain Freedom Lifestyle Bowl from their menu and customize for keto and Whole30 as shown. See the nutritional information for Chipotle below!
Chipotle Keto Wholesome Lifestyle Salad Bowl: Supergreens lettuce blend, your choice of meat, red-chili salsa, cheese, and guacamole.
- Steak Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 535 calories | 36g fat | 17g total carbs | 10g fiber | 2g sugar | 32g protein | 7g net carbs
- Chicken Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 565 calories | 37g fat | 16g total carbs | 9g fiber | 2g sugar | 43g protein | 7g net carbs
- Carnitas Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 595 calories | 42g fat | 16g total carbs | 9g fiber | 2g sugar | 34g protein | 7g net carbs
- Barbacoa Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 555/ calories | 37g fat | 18g total carbs | 10g fiber | 2g sugar | 35g protein | 8g net carbs
Chipotle Whole30 Wholesome Lifestyle Salad Bowl: Supergreens lettuce blend, your choice of meat, fajita veggies, tomato salsa, and guacamole.
- Steak Whole30 Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 440 calories | 28g fat | 21g total carbs | 11g fiber | 5g sugar | 25g protein | 10g net carbs
- Chicken Whole30 Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 470 calories | 29g fat | 20g total carbs | 10g fiber | 5g sugar | 36g protein | 10g net carbs
- Carnitas Whole30 Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 500 calories | 34g fat | 20g total carbs | 10g fiber | 5g sugar | 27g protein | 10g net carbs
- Barbacoa Whole30 Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 460 calories | 29g fat | 22g total carbs | 11g fiber | 5g sugar | 28g protein | 11g net carbs
Chipotle Paleo Wholesome Lifestyle Salad Bowl: Supergreens lettuce blend, your choice of meat, fajita veggies, green salsa, and guacamole.
- Paleo Steak Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 430 calories | 28g fat | 21g total carbs | 10g fiber | 6g sugar | 25g protein | 11g net carbs
- Paleo Chicken Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 460 calories | 29g fat | 20g total carbs | 9g fiber | 6g sugar | 36g protein | 11g net carbs
- Paleo Carnitas Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 490 calories | 34g fat | 20g total carbs | 9g fiber | 6g sugar | 27g protein | 11g net carbs
- Paleo Barbacoa Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 450 calories | 29g fat | 22g total carbs | 10g fiber | 6g sugar | 28g protein | 12g net carbs
Here’s how you can make Chipotle guacamole at home!
Chipotle Keto Grain Freedom Lifestyle Salad Bowl: Supergreens lettuce blend, your choice of meat, tomatillo-red chili salsa, fresh tomato salsa, sour cream, and cheese.
- Keto Steak Grain Freedom Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 440 calories | 23g fat | 13g total carbs | 5g fiber | 4g sugar | 30g protein | 8g net carbs
- Keto Chicken Grain Freedom Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 470 calories | 24g fat | 12g total carbs | 4g fiber | 4g sugar | 41g protein | 8g net carbs
- Keto Carnitas Grain Freedom Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 500 calories | 29g fat | 12g total carbs | 4g fiber | 4g sugar | 32g protein | 8g net carbs
- Keto Barbacoa Grain Freedom Lifestyle Salad Bowl: 460 calories | 24g fat | 14g total carbs | 5g fiber | 4g sugar | 33g protein | 9g net carbs
“I’d like the chicken salad, with fajita grilled veggies, fresh tomato salsa, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole. And can you please add extra chicken?”
Okay, so that order’s a mouthful, but you deserve all the good stuff. The extra chicken will run you just under $4, but it’s worth it if you’re really hungry. Want to ensure you truly get double meat? After they portion out the first scoop of chicken (before you let them know you want double chicken), that’s when you should ask for the extra serving on top since they’ll actually double the portion based on the single they just served (trust me on this!).
- Chipotle Chicken Salad: 690 calories | 46g fat | 23g total carbs | 10g fiber | 7g sugar | 44g protein | 13g net carbs
- Chipotle Chicken Salad w/ Extra Chicken: 870 calories | 51g fat | 23g total carbs | 10g fiber | 7g sugar | 76g protein | 13g net carbs
“I’ll have the Carnitas salad with fajita grilled veggies, fresh tomato salsa, sour cream, cheese, and guacamole, with queso.”
Those grilled vegetables add so much flavor! The queso has a few carbs going on (three to be exact), so keep it off to the side for dipping if you want to keep it lower in carbs.
- Chipotle Carnitas Salad: 840 calories | 60g fat | 27g total carbs | 10g fiber | 8g sugar | 40g protein | 17g net carbs
Skip the chips!
I know, you love those Chipotle tortilla chips that have that hint of lime flavor, but a small order clocks in at 73g of carbs. 😱 OUCH! That’s like spending three days’ worth of carbs on one order of chips. You for sure won’t find these as a recommended item in our keto Chipotle dining guide! 🚫
Instead, get your order to go and grab a bag of Quest low carb protein tortilla chips. The Chipotle chips calories rack up fast but with Quest, you have some portion control. Plus, you can have an entire bag of Quest tortilla chips and it’s only 4g of net carbs, now that’s what I’m talking about!
Be sure to check out this post where we rank our favorite Quest protein chip flavors!
I was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes 3 weeks ago and your website has been amazing. I was craving Mexican food and knew it would totally spike my sugar levels if I got it. After looking at the options at Chipotle I was able to find something to satisfy my craving and keep my sugar levels in check! Thank you!!
Awww, thank you so much! I am so glad you have found something that will not spike your sugar levels that you love!
That’s why I am here too! Only bummer is the cauliflower rice is always temporarily unavailable in my area 🙁
Chipotle just came out with cilantro lime cauliflower rice! 😋
They did! Thanks for the reminder!
Just curious why no beans ? I thought beans were a good source of protein or is that they are 2 high in carbs ? Just curious
Hi there! If staying keto, it is best to avoid them as they are higher in carbs.
yes they are high in carbs
I am wondering why you said Chipotle chicken al pastore is not keto (I am type 2 diabetic). Another article I read says it has 4 carbs per serving, the only negative was 800 mg of sodium.
Hi Greg! Thank you for mentioning this. We had placed the Chicken Al Pastor option on the avoid list due to the added sugar + higher carb count when compared to the other meat options (outside of the vegan Sofritas). But that said, it would better serve our readers to include it anyway so they can make the choice if it works for their macros or not. We’ve added it in with its nutritional values in the Chipotle Salad section. Thanks again for commenting to make this post even better!