Chipotle - Santee

Chipotle is a fantastic spot for tasty Mexican-inspired dishes in moderate portions. While the sofritas are delightful, it would be even better if they expanded their menu to include vegan cheese, soyrizo, vegan sour cream, and more. They have taken the first step, but there is definitely room for improvement.

This restaurant operates like an assembly line where customers choose their own ingredients for their order. During my last visit, I informed the worker that I was vegan and was pleasantly surprised by her quick reaction. She promptly removed her gloves, washed her hands, and put on new gloves to ensure there was no cross-contamination with animal products. I was impressed and grateful for her understanding of vegan dietary restrictions in a non-vegan chain. This establishment deserves praise for accommodating vegans so well.

Chipotle is a fantastic spot to grab some Mexican-inspired food. While their sofritas are tasty, they should consider adding vegan cheese, soyrizo, vegan sour cream, and other plant-based options to their menu. They're on the right track, but there's room for improvement.

This is an assembly line chain where the staff will compile your order according to your choices. The last time I went there, I immediately told the employee I was vegan. She immediately ripped off her gloves, washes her hands and put on new gloves! I was quite surprised elated!! She knew exactly what vegan was and made sure there was no cross-contamination with one of the animal products. For a chain that is not vegan, it really deserves praise for recognizing we vegans and taking us so well.