I cannot even begin to explain the level of disappointment I felt when I opened my Chipotle bowl this time around. Any other time, they get it right—I get a nice, full bowl that actually makes me feel like I’m getting my money’s worth. But this? This was a sad excuse for a serving size. I specifically ordered extra chicken and extra rice, yet it looked like they barely put a normal portion in there, let alone the extra I paid for. The fajitas and beans were scarce, the cheese looked like they just sprinkled the absolute minimum, and the lettuce? “Light” doesn’t even begin to cover how little they gave me—it was practically nonexistent. What makes it even worse is that I was looking forward to this meal all day, hyping it up in my head because I know how good it can be. But instead of a satisfying, well-portioned bowl, I got this weak, half-filled disappointment that left me staring at it like, “That’s it?”
And to make matters even worse, the whole process of getting my food was already a headache. I went through the drive-thru thinking it would be quick and convenient, only for them to hand me the wrong bag. I didn’t realize until I was already driving away, so I had to turn around, go back, and wait again just to get the right order. At that point, I was already annoyed, but I told myself it would all be worth it once I got home and finally dug into my food. Oh, how wrong I was. I get home, open the bowl, and see that they were being stingy as hell with the portions. Like, I paid for extra—where is it?! Why does it look like they gave me half of what a normal bowl should have? If I had known they were going to be this greedy, I wouldn’t have even bothered paying extra in the first place. It’s incredibly frustrating to go through all that hassle just to end up with a sad excuse for a meal.
The whole point of ordering extra is to actually get extra, not to receive some weak, halfhearted attempt at a meal. If I wanted to leave my meal still hungry, I would’ve just made something at home. And what makes it worse is that I know Chipotle can do better! I’ve had bowls that were filled to the brim, properly portioned, and worth every penny. But this time? It felt like they were rationing ingredients like we’re in a food shortage or something. I don’t know if it was just this particular location, a lazy employee, or just bad luck, but either way, it completely killed my mood. When you crave something all day, finally get it, and then it turns out to be a complete letdown, the disappointment hits different. Chipotle usually does me right, but this time? Absolute letdown. Do better.
