Chipotle Mexican Grill

I love this place. I think the meat options and the unique fillings like the sweet corn salsa make it extra special. I try not to eat out a whole lot, but I feel like this place is extra clean and the food doesn't feel unhealthy.

Before I comment, I want to let it be known that friends of mine have asked me if I’m a rep for Chipotle, because of how much I share about Chipotle and how much I love it.
As most Chipotle-Lovers know, there are differences from Chipotle to Chipotle. And most definitely not all bad. I think its what makes going to different Chipotles so fun. The different restaurant layouts, different kinds of employees, and different locations(I’m sure there is more).
Unfortunately, when you get into the food part of things, it’s not so pretty. When the food is different from the average Chipotle, in my experience, it’s not a good thing. It’s not “Chipotles” fault per say, but with me being completely honest, it’s the location at which the food isn’t up to par that is at fault. I personally have never worked at Chipotle but if I had to guess there is a specific procedure and recipe for each part of the Chipotle burrito, taco, bowl, ect. (Excluding sour cream ect).
With my hotel being so close, I found myself at this location a few days ago. I was surprised to have had such tough taco tortilla such tough steak and barbacoa . Especially with my experiences at the other two Salt Lake Chipotles being so excellent. It was disappointing. Fast forward to today, I was leaving my hotel to get Chipotle, and was having second thoughts of coming to this location with having had a negative food experience here just a few days prior. I figured it would be unfair to not give the location another try especially with today being Saturday and it naturally being more busy meaning the food wouldn’t stay still as long. After walking in to the Chipotle I was quickly met by an individual who was chopping ingredients with a not so kind reminder that I cannot be in the store without a mask. That is no real problem I had just had forgotten my mask at home. I asked if they had a mask on hand I could use. The store did not have any masks on hand for free or for purchase so I went and double checked my car and was able to find one hiding under the passenger seat. I one hundred percent understand that a private establishment such as Chipotle is more than within their rights to ask a customer to have a mask in order to be inside the store but had wished the individual could have been a little more kind about it. After receiving my food and getting a couple bites into it I noticed that the tortilla was much more fresh (up to chipotle standards) as well as their barbacoa which I was very happy about. Unfortunately the steak was sub par and the white rice seemed to be over cooked or not fresh and had a hard texture to it. It made the eating experience not enjoyable and I did not finish my meal. With that being said I believe that this location has a lot of potential especially after todays experience. All but one employee experience and every ingredient I had but the rice (easily fixable). I believe that with a little extra focus on food quality control as well as customer service and patience regarding COVID-19 this establishment would fit perfectly into a 5 star review. I will personally be not coming to this specific Chipotle for a little while, but hope that when I do come back, that I can change this review to 5 stars.
Thank you very much Chipotle for all that you do and I hope that this is some respectful criticism that can be used to better this location.

The first couple of times I ate at Chipotle were a disaster. This time, however, was much better. I had the steak salad with mild salsa. My only complaint this time is that apparently we have different opinions on what "mild" salsa is...it was rather hot. I cannot even imagine how hot the actual hot salsa is! There, you've been warned. The employees were really friendly and helpful and the food tasted really good. They serve Coke products too! The interior layout is very modern and clean. Parking is free and plentiful. They also have outdoor seating.