Build a Burrito at Chipotle and We'll Guess Which Region of the US You're From

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Build a Burrito at Chipotle and We'll Guess Which Region of the US You're From
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About This Quiz

For a quarter of a century, people have been packing tortillas until they burst with goodness at their local Chipotle. The concept is deceptively simple yet incredibly effective and delicious. Here's a big pile of ingredients, which ones do you want? They prepare everything; you just tell them how to assemble it. It pretty much ensures you're going to love whatever you make because they're not slipping in anything you don't care for. It also helps that if you add enough stuff, you can end up with a solid 2-pound food torpedo when you're done. Chipotle wants to make sure you're satisfied.

There are Chipotles all over America, and even into Canada and parts of Europe. The menus are almost identical but you know they're ordering their burritos differently in France than they are in Biloxi. Regional tastes will always define us when it comes to fast food places. In fact, there's so much regional influence in how you eat what you eat, that we bet we can guess where you come from based on your burrito order alone. If you care to test us, all you need to do is take a trip to Chipotle in our quiz here and build your ultimate burrito. When it's ready, we'll guess where you're from. Take the quiz and see!

Before any other question, we need to ask this important one. Are you paying the extra $2 for guacamole?
Depends on my order.
Absolutely
Only if I'm super hungry
No thanks

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You can start your burrito the old fashioned way with a flour tortilla or just get it all in a bowl. What's your pleasure?
I want my tortilla, please!
I could go for a bowl.
Two tortillas for the double wrap
I guess it just depends on what I want today.

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You need a solid base for your burrito. Do you have a preferred protein?
Chicken
Sofritas
Barbacoa
Steak

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Just so you know, no one's making you pick only one burrito filling. What would you choose to double down?
Chicken + carnitas
Sofritas + veggies
Barbacoa + veggies
Maybe just an extra portion of steak

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Next up in any burrito is the rice choice. Are you adding any?
Extra white rice
Brown rice
I could go for both kinds of rice.
White rice

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You clearly need even more protein at this point. Good thing Chipotle has beans! What kind do you want?
Pinto beans
Black beans
Extra pintos!
Maybe a little of each

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You can add some veggies to your burrito now if you want any. Which one do you fancy?
Maybe a little fresh cilantro
Those fajita veggies look good.
Lettuce
No thanks

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Can you even call this thing a burrito if it has no sauce? Sauce it up! Which of these do you want?
Queso for me
Tomatillo green-chili salsa
Fresh tomato salsa
Sour cream

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Did you know they'll add some jalapenos if you ask? Interested?
Just a touch, for some kick
I'll have a few.
No thanks!
I'm not a big spice fan.

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Everything you just put in your burrito can be doubled if you want. Are you ordering extra anything?
Extra everything sounds good.
Just a couple of my favorite ingredients
I don't want too much or it won't all fit.
Maybe just meat and cheese

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We're getting into the super secret stuff now. Would you ever order Ambrosia? That's a sauce made from half sour cream and half hot salsa.
That sounds perfect!
I'd rather have them separately.
I could give it a try.
I'm not into the hot salsa.

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Not to kill the mood here or anything, but is there a topping you absolutely hate at Chipotle?
I'm not big on a plain veggie burrito.
I don't like a ton of rice.
Not a cilantro fan
Sofritas

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If you order a bowl and then double everything with two tortillas on the side, you can make two burritos for the price of one. Would you do that?
Probably not
That seems like a bit of a scam.
If I was super hungry, sure.
That seems smart!

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If that burrito is looking a little too bulky you could order tacos. How many do you want?
Three sounds like a good start.
Depends on how hungry I am.
One or two
Just a couple

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The big difference between a burrito and a taco is the tortilla. Crispy or soft?
Why can't I have both?
Soft is the way to go.
If I get two tacos, I can have one of each then decide what I like best for the third.
I like crispy!

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Any good meal needs a side and Chipotle is giving you chips. The question is, what do you want to dip them in?
Roasted chili-corn salsa
Guacamole
Fresh tomato salsa
Queso

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The thing about a burrito is it really is a big, filling meal. If you want something less intense, you could always hit up the secret menu and get a quesadilla. How do you like yours?
Chicken quesadilla
Beans, chicken and guac
Steak quesadilla
Plain cheese quesadilla

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If you want to go all out Chipotle crazy, take that quesadilla you just ordered and make yourself a quesarito - a burrito wrapped in a quesadilla. Are you down?
I am loving it.
That sounds like too much food.
If I didn't eat breakfast that day, I'd go for it.
I do like a challenge.

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If you're looking to snack with some friends, you can order secret menu nachos. That's whatever you'd have in your burrito bowl but on top of chips. What do you want on yours?
Chicken, beans and queso
Beans, guacamole and sour cream.
Barbacoa, beans, queso, salsa and guac.
Steak, beans, cheese and sour cream.

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You eat with your eyes before you eat with your mouth. When you want to add some vibrancy to your burrito, what looks best?
Some fresh, bright jalapenos
Guacamole, for sure
A sprinkle of cilantro
Can't go wrong with romaine.

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For that peppery kick, Chipotle lives up to its name by offering a variety of peppers in their recipes. Which pepper do you like the most?
Poblanos
Jalapenos
Chipotles, of course
Bell peppers

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You can't make a proper burrito without knowing how to spice the fillings. Which seasoning is adding the best flavor?
Cumin
Lime
Oregano
Thyme

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The most secret of all secret menu items at Chipotle may be the taco salad because not all of them have the crunchy tortilla bowls. Is it worth asking for?
Eh, it's just a salad.
I do like a taco salad.
Can't I just order a burrito bowl and get mostly the same thing?
Sounds fun if they have it. Couldn't hurt to ask.

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Speaking of salad, Chipotle offers salads! What'll you have?
Paleo Salad Bowl
The Whole 30 Salad Bowl
Keto Salad Bowl
Meh, I don't need a salad.

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You have to be thirsty by now. What do you need to drink?
Sweet tea
Just water
A fountain drink is fine.
Mexican Coca-Cola

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We know what you're ordering from Chipotle, but when do you want to order it?
In the evening
Lunch
Whenever I have free time.
Dinner

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Chipotle's website will tell you what's best to order if you're worried about carbs, fat, going vegan and many other things. Is that important to you?
I guess it could be for the people who are trying to eat a certain way.
Definitely
It's nice that they do that.
Not really

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Chipotle has a rewards program that gives you points when you order, plus free chips and guac when you sign up. Would you join?
I could give it a try, it won't hurt.
I already have!
Sounds good to me.
I don't go to Chipotle enough.

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Let's take a trip to the Chipotle store. What would you order?
Tabasco Scorpion sauce
I feel like I don't need any Chipotle merch.
They have tin foil wrapping paper!
Maybe a T-shirt

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Is there anything Chipotle doesn't have that you wish they did have?
A drive-thru
Breakfast options
Rice with no cilantro in it
Ground beef

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