Chipotle
Chipotle chronicles: a quest for the ultimate bowl
Valeria Ruiz '25
Arts & Entertainment and Sports Editor
As a certified Chipotle super fan, I think I am more than qualified to be writing a chipotle review article. I have to go twice a week to feel normal, it's practically ingrained in my DNA at this point.
Ms. Canfield's and Ms. Profumo's Chipotle orders.
My fellow journalists, Hannah Langley '25 and Kelsey Phillip '25, and I ordered two Louisville staff members’ chipotle orders. In our quest for the ultimate Chipotle experience, we embarked on a flavorful journey.
Our mission: to taste and rate the iconic bowls of Ms. Canfield and Ms. Profumo. There was no guac left untouched once we delved into these delicious orders.
Ms. Canfield's bowl had quite an impressive lineup of ingredients: Extra white rice, black beans, chicken, guac, sweet corn, pico de gallo, cheese, lettuce and a generous drizzle of all sauces, with chips on the side for that perfect finishing touch. As Hannah and Kelsey and I indulged in Ms. Canfield's bowl, we all agreed in satisfaction.
"It was amazing, 5/5," Hannah ’25 said.
There was a surprising amount of depth to the flavor from all the different salsas. It had a perfect balance of spice, and the texture from the chips made it feel like a taco or a dip. I’m personally going to steal Ms. Canfield’s order because it's literally the exact same as mine with a little extra sauciness.
On the other hand, Ms. Profumo's bowl had a different charm, with its combinations of white rice, black beans, flavorful fajitas, fresh lettuce, corn, guac, vinaigrette and cheese. Langley noted the "salad lent day vibes" of Ms. Profumo's bowl as it’s the perfect Friday treat during holy Lent days.
Ms. Profumo’s bowl was a lighter option with less of a flavorful punch.
"If you get a spoonful of everything from Ms. Profumo's bowl, it tastes immaculate," Kelsey Phillip '25 added.
Our adventure didn’t end there.
With some spare time on our hands, we decided to have some kids meals, comparing Chipotle's to its top competitor, Cava. We had the kids' meal quesadilla with carne asada at Chipotle. We were underwhelmed by the portion size, but in the end, you get what you pay for with the price of a mere $6.
There was a sad tiny quesadilla made with only one taco tortilla. The side of rice and beans did not taste as good as they do in a bowl or burrito. The lack of flavor or sauce was a defining factor in our average score of 2/5.
In contrast, Cava's kids' meal, priced at $10, offered a more substantial feast with three nicely portioned sides, including pita bread with falafel balls, Greek dressing, tomatoes, cucumbers and corn. It was a filling meal, yet it was not heavy, and you can really taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients. Cava’s is more expensive, but to be fair, you also get more food.
Cava's kids' meal after being eaten
Overall, this journey left us craving a nap, and another bite of Ms. Canfield's bowl. Now that the food coma has worn off, I can honestly say this was a really fun experience and I got to try something new.
Tune in to the Royals podcast to hear us go more in depth about our Cava and Chipotle journey!