Chipotle Sides Menu and Prices (2025)

Chipotle’s sides menu, sourced from chipotle.com, includes chips, dips, and other add-ons to complement entrees like burritos or bowls. Prices vary by location but reflect averages in the U.S. for 2025.

Chips: Crispy tortilla chips, lightly salted. $2.15 (150 kcal, 4 oz).
Chips and Guacamole: Fresh avocado guacamole with chips. $5.65 (770 kcal, 4 oz chips, 4 oz guac).
Chips and Queso Blanco: Creamy cheese dip with chips. $5.65 (760 kcal, 4 oz chips, 4 oz queso).
Large Chips and Large Queso Blanco: Bigger portion for sharing. $7.30 (1290 kcal, 8 oz chips, 8 oz queso).
Chips and Fresh Tomato Salsa: Mild salsa with chips. $4.30 (590 kcal, 4 oz chips, 4 oz salsa).
Chips and Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa: Spicy, tangy salsa with chips. $4.30 (570 kcal, 4 oz chips, 4 oz salsa).
Chips and Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa: Medium-spicy salsa with chips. $4.30 (580 kcal, 4 oz chips, 4 oz salsa).
Chips and Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa: Sweet-spicy salsa with chips. $4.30 (670 kcal, 4 oz chips, 4 oz salsa).
Side of Guacamole: Creamy avocado dip, no chips. $3.50 (620 kcal, 4 oz).
Large Side of Guacamole: Larger guacamole portion. $7.00 (1240 kcal, 8 oz).
Side of Queso Blanco: Creamy cheese dip, no chips. $3.50 (610 kcal, 4 oz).
Large Side of Queso Blanco: Larger queso portion. $7.00 (1220 kcal, 8 oz).
Side of White Rice: Fluffy cilantro-lime rice. $2.15 (210 kcal, 4 oz).
Side of Brown Rice: Nutty, fiber-rich rice. $2.15 (200 kcal, 4 oz).
Side of Black Beans: Protein-packed, savory beans. $2.15 (130 kcal, 4 oz, 8g protein).
Side of Pinto Beans: Earthy beans with minerals. $2.15 (130 kcal, 4 oz, 8g protein).

How to Choose the Perfect Side?

Selecting the right side enhances your Chipotle meal. Consider these factors, as recommended by chipotle.com and eatingwell.com, to match your preferences and dietary needs.

Consider Your Main Dish

Choose sides that complement your entree. Burrito bowls pair well with chips and salsa for crunch. Tacos benefit from creamy guacamole or queso for balance. Salads work with rice or beans for heartiness.

Balance Flavors

Mix bold and mild flavors. Spicy proteins like barbacoa pair with mild fresh tomato salsa (4 oz, 20 kcal). Mild chicken entrees match spicy tomatillo-red chili salsa (4 oz, 30 kcal) for contrast.

Dietary Preferences

Chipotle offers vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and keto options. Guacamole and salsas are vegan and gluten-free. Black and pinto beans suit vegetarians, providing 8g protein per 4 oz. Check allergen menus for safety.

Texture Matters

Combine textures for a satisfying meal. Pair creamy queso (4 oz, 610 kcal) with crunchy chips (4 oz, 150 kcal). Soft rice (4 oz, 210 kcal) contrasts with grilled fajita vegetables in entrees.

Personal Taste

Select sides based on flavor preferences. Spicy lovers can choose tomatillo-red chili salsa (30 kcal, 4 oz). Mild flavor fans may prefer fresh tomato salsa (20 kcal, 4 oz) or guacamole.

Portion Size

Match sides to appetite. Regular chips and dips (4 oz) suit solo diners. Large sides (8 oz, 1240–1290 kcal) are ideal for sharing or bigger meals. Kids’ meals pair well with smaller chip portions.

Nutritional Insights for Chipotle Sides

Chipotle’s nutrition calculator (chipotle.com) provides calorie and nutrient data. Chips and guacamole (770 kcal, 4 oz) offer healthy fats from avocados. Black beans (130 kcal, 4 oz) provide 8g protein and fiber. Brown rice (200 kcal, 4 oz) has more fiber than white rice (210 kcal, 4 oz). Queso blanco (610 kcal, 4 oz) is high in fat, so use sparingly for low-calorie diets.

Tips for Customizing Your Sides

Mix and Match: Combine chips with multiple salsas for variety (e.g., fresh tomato and roasted chili-corn).
Budget Hacks: Order a side of rice or beans ($2.15, 4 oz) for a filling, low-cost add-on.
Health Focus: Choose brown rice or beans for fiber and nutrients over high-calorie queso.
Portion Control: Request “light” portions of calorie-dense sides like guacamole to save calories.

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