13 Top Chipotle Secret Menu Items To Try in 2025

If you are a self-proclaimed food adventurer, constantly on the lookout for exciting and mouthwatering culinary experiences, then look no further, because Chipotle has a secret menu that will excite your taste buds. Prepare to join the chosen ones who now have a go-to order from the Chipotle secret menu.

Whether you want to venture beyond the standard menu into new flavor territories, whether that involves sauces or food combinations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy on the Chipotle secret menu.

We’ve compiled a list of 13 top-secret Chipotle secret menu items for your reading pleasure.

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• Does Chipotle Have a Secret Menu?
• How Do You Order From the Secret Menu at Chipotle?
• How We Create This Chipotle Secret Menu Guide
• The 13 Best Items on the Secret Menu at Chipotle

Does Chipotle Have a Secret Menu?

The idea of a secret menu at one of your favorite fast food chains almost sounds like a fun urban legend, but you'd be surprised to learn that it actually exists. But many popular chains do have a hidden menu, including Chipotle. 

The Chipotle secret menu is essentially a cheat sheet to make your Chipotle experience even better, made up of a list of food combinations, hacks and more that can enhance your Chipotle dining experience. Items on the Chipotle secret menu range from delicious custom sauces to burritos merged with quesadillas and much more! 

How Do You Order From the Secret Menu at Chipotle?

To order from the Chipotle secret menu, you simply need to arrive at your nearest outlet with the instructions for creating your desired off-menu dish. Then, relay this information to the staff and hope that it can be made.

The chance of getting your Chipotle secret menu order fulfilled is a bit higher than at other chains due to the restaurant's build-your-own format. The staff already has to create custom orders every day, so the Chipotle off-menu items featured in this guide shouldn't faze them too much. 

However, some of the Chipotle secret menu items are a little complicated and time-consuming to make. Due to this, be polite and patient with the staff and be understanding if your order cannot be made. It can also be a good idea to visit Chipotle at off-peak times when wanting to try some secret menu dishes, as the staff will be a bit less busy, making it more likely they will put together the order you want. 

Finally, it's important to note that your Chipotle secret menu meal may be a little more expensive than you expect due to the addition of extra ingredients. If this is of concern, just confirm the price before the staff start making the order.

How To Order Chipotle Secret Menu Online

Unfortunately, most Chipotle secret menu orders have to be placed in person. However, some hidden menu items can be ordered online, as Chipotle already allows you to place custom, build-your-own orders through its website and app.

Ordering online will either involve adding extra ingredients to build-your-own items or ordering multiple items and combining them at home. For example, order a side of sour cream and a side of tomatillo-red chili salsa, then combine them at home to make Chipotle's secret menu Dragon Sauce. 

By reviewing our instructions in this guide for ordering each Chipotle secret menu item, it should be easy to determine which can be ordered online and which require visiting a store to get your hands on. 

How We Create This Chipotle Secret Menu Guide

The team at Cozymeal has years of experience connecting people with fun foodie experiences and creating helpful and informative guides on various food-related topics. This includes a range of content on the best offerings at fast food and fast casual restaurants. 

While creating fast food guides, we uncovered that many chains have a secret menu, full of customized, fan-created dishes. With this knowledge that most of the most popular food chains have a secret menu, we set out to find out what’s on the secret menu at Chipotle. 

To find the most popular Chipotle secret menu items, our editorial team undertook in-depth research, which included searching secret menu content on the likes of Instagram, TikTok and Reddit. We also turned to our team to discover their favorite Chipotle menu hacks. 

The result is an in-depth guide packed with all the best off-menu items at Chipotle. We ensured that a range of categories were covered as well, from tacos and burritos to vegetarian dishes and custom sauces. On top of providing an overview of each dish, we offer instructions on how to order all Chipotle secret menu items, making it easy for you and your server!

The 13 Best Items on the Secret Menu at Chipotle

1. Spicy Queso Sauce

Endorsed by Chipotle itself, this secret menu item tastes just like spicy queso sauce should, with sharp cheese and a kick from the chile peppers. To make this sauce from the Chipotle secret menu, you have to first order a side of queso blanco and a side of tomatillo-red chili salsa. Mix the salsa into the queso and enjoy a spicy yet zesty queso experience. 

How To Order

• Queso Blanco
• Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa

Simply mix the two to get spicy queso sauce. 

2. Double Decker  

The Double Decker upgrades your classic taco by adding another layer of shell and even more cheese. To create your double-decker, the Chipotle secret menu states that you simply order whichever kind of taco you prefer (hard or soft shell). Next, order a soft-shell taco filled simply with cheese.

All you have to do now is stack this cheesy taco onto your regular taco shell for a mouthwatering double-decker experience. The textures when you bite into it will offer a delightful contrast between the gooey cheese and the soft taco shell.

How To Order

• Regular menu taco of your choice
• Soft shell taco with cheese filling

Once you have your order, place the regular menu taco inside the soft shell taco with cheese and enjoy. 

3. Dragon Sauce

Another sauce option on the Chipotle secret menu, Dragon Sauce is spicy and creamy at the same time. This mythical-sounding sauce pairs cool and tangy sour cream with tomatillo-red chili salsa.

Once mixed together, this Chipotle secret menu sauce goes with almost all menu items. Use it as a burrito dipping sauce, drizzle it over tacos or dip tortilla chips — the possibilities are endless!

How To Order

• Sour Cream
• Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa

Mix the two to get the delicious drago sauce. You can also vary the quantities of each to make the sauce spicier (1:2 sour cream to chili sauce ratio) or more more mild (2:1 sour cream to chili sauce ratio)

4. Double-Wrapped Burrito

Tortilla lovers will rejoice at this Chipotle secret menu item. What’s better than a burrito wrapped in one tortilla? A burrito wrapped in two tortillas!

It's super simple to assemble, too. Simply ask nicely for a burrito that's wrapped in two shells and enjoy your hearty Chipotle secret menu meal.

How To Order 

• Regular menu burrito of your choice
• Extra tortilla

Ask for the regular menu burrito to be wrapped in the extra tortilla when ordering. If this can't be done, request a plain tortilla and do it yourself. 

5. Quesarito

You can't mention the Chipotle secret menu without including the Quesarito. This popular secret menu item consists of a burrito encased in a deliciously cheesy quesadilla shell.

This is one Chipotle secret menu item that might be the messiest to make, so much so that servers might turn down your request.

But fear not! If you're determined, you can assemble it yourself. Simply order a burrito, then a quesadilla and finally wrap the burrito with the quesadilla. That's all there is to it. 

How To Order

• Regular menu burrito of your choice
• Cheese Quesadilla 

Ask for them to be combined (the burrito added inside the quesadilla) and grilled when ordering. If this can't be done, order both individually. Then, unwrap the quesadilla and put the burrito inside before re-wrapping (yes, this will get a little bit messy!).

You can also get a quesadilla with other fillings alongside the cheese, but this will be even messier to put together and more likely to be turned down by staff. 

6. Nachos

Nachos are undoubtedly among the most beloved items available on the Chipotle secret menu, cherished by superfans who can't get enough of them. Surprisingly, though, nachos aren't an official menu item at this fast food Mexican restaurant chain. However, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a plate for yourself.

The easiest way to satisfy your nacho cravings is to request a burrito bowl and swap the rice for chips. Voila! You'll be treated to a delicious combination of chips smothered in cheese, salsa, meat (if desired) and beans. You can also request extra queso to pour over top. 

As this order is completely customizable (burrito bowls are build-your-own), you can create a dish that matches your taste and dietary needs. Notably, this is one of the best vegetarian fast food menu items on the Chipotle secret menu, as you can add lots of beans and vegetable toppings along with the cheese, without needing to remove meat.  

How To Order

• Regular menu burrito bowl of your choice
• Request that the rice be swapped with tortilla chips
• Get a side of queso if desired

On the off-chance this can't be done, order a burrito bowl without rice and a side of tortilla chips and combine them yourself. 

7. Mix and Match

Why settle for just one topping when you can have two? Or three? Or even five? How about all of them? With this Chipotle secret menu hack, you can mix and match every topping, including meats, sauces and bases.

Next time you're feeling extra hungry and you're asked whether you want chicken or steak, why not choose both? It'll add some excitement to your usual order and you might never go back to single-topping orders again.

You can also ask for a double serving of one topping if you want to pile on your favorite protein, sauce or vegetables. 

Just remember that this will add additional costs to your meal. Therefore, it may be worth confirming the cost of each extra topping before placing the order. 

How To Order

• Choose the menu item of your choice
• Add all the toppings you want!

8. The Three-Pointer

It’s no wonder that this item is on the secret Chipotle menu, as it's cheaper than its standard menu counterpart. The Three-Pointer burrito features three ingredients, each valued at one point, except for meat or guacamole, which are worth double points.

Simply order a burrito with three one-point ingredients and you’re good to go. Just make sure you don't add extra toppings; otherwise, you'll pay the standard burrito price, which defeats the purpose of the menu hack.

How To Order

Ask for a "Three-Pointer" version of your favorite menu item (tacos, burritos, burrito bowls). The fillings can then comprise three one-point toppings (for example, beans, rice and salsa), or a one-point ingredient and a two-point ingredient (for example, cheese and meat). 

9. Burritodilla

One of the best-kept secrets on the Chipotle secret menu is the legendary Burritodilla, a culinary masterpiece that combines the best of both worlds: the beloved burrito and the mouthwatering quesadilla.

Imagine the Burritodilla as a quesadilla filled with only half of the toppings you typically select for a burrito. Despite its intimidating name, creating your own Burritodilla (if the server is unfamiliar with this secret Chipotle menu item) is surprisingly simple.

Simply request your favorite burrito fillings — including the rice, if desired — be added to a cheese quesadilla before grilling. The burrito filling-packed tortilla can then be toasted until crispy for you to enjoy.

How To Order

• Cheese Quesadilla
• Half an order of your favorite burrito fillings

Simply ask that the burrito fillings be placed inside the quesadilla tortilla before grilling. 

10. Free Guacamole

If guacamole is your craving, why not get it for free? This Chipotle secret menu hack is perfect for satisfying your guac fix.

Simply order a vegetarian option from the menu (choose guacamole over meat when building your own menu items) and you'll receive your guacamole absolutely free! Sure, you’ll have to forgo your favorite meats, but who doesn’t love a freebie?

This is an especially great Chipotle secret menu trick for those looking for the best vegan fast food. Many restaurants don't lower the cost of items when cheese and/or meat are removed and then charge extra for guacamole.

This Chipotle hidden menu hack avoids that by giving vegans healthy, fat-packed guacamole with no extra costs associated with the lack of meat or cheese in their meal. 

How To Order

Order any build-your-own item and choose "Veggie," which comes with guacamole instead of meat. 

11. Free Cilantro

Did you know you can get free cilantro at Chipotle, anytime, anywhere? It adds an extra burst of fresh flavor to your meal at no additional cost. Cilantro is a staple ingredient used in many Chipotle dishes, but if you want more, you can always get some. Just ask at the counter for extra cilantro, and it’s yours, simple as that!

How To Order

Simply ask the staff for extra cilantro. 

12. Single Taco

A single taco is a secret menu item that you might consider for the kids or for yourself on days when you’re feeling only slightly peckish. True to its name, this light, low-calorie fast food item consists of just one hard or soft shell single taco, complete with the usual taco fillings.

It’s a great option if you’re following a weight management plan but still want to indulge in your favorite meals, but it also works if you want something extra on the side of your main meal. You could also make a fuller meal out of multiple single tacos, all with different fillings. 

How To Order

Request a single taco with your choice of shell type and fillings.

13. 2-for-1

Perhaps you're more interested in money-saving tricks and finding cheap fast food items than you are in exploring creative new food combinations on the Chipotle secret menu. In that case, the 2-for-1 hack is just what you need.

To achieve the legendary 2-for-1 Chipotle secret menu hack, simply order a burrito bowl with extra toppings and two tortillas. Then, split the contents of the bowl into the two separate tortillas, and you'll receive two identical portions of deliciousness for the price of one.

Whether you enjoy both portions at once or save one for later, the choice is yours.

How To Order

• Regular menu burrito bowl of your choice with extra toppings
• Two Tortillas

Split the burrito bowl between the two tortillas and wrap it like a regular burrito. Eat them at once for an affordable and filling lunch or save one for later. This Chipotle off-menu item also offers a great way to save money when ordering with someone else, assuming you want the same fillings. 

Next time you're craving a burst of flavor or seeking some culinary excitement, don't hesitate to explore the Chipotle secret menu. With options like the legendary Quesarito and the innovative Burritodilla, these hidden gems offer a delightful twist to the traditional Chipotle experience. 

Given that many of the staff are aware of the Chipotle secret menu and this is a build-your-own meal restaurant anyway, you can rest assured that you're in capable hands and can unleash your creativity. Who knows, if you get extra creative, your concoction may be the next viral Chipotle off-menu item! 

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