Prices last updated: October 29, 2026
At Chipotle, the protein you choose sets the price of your burrito, bowl, tacos or salad. Chicken, sofritas and veggie are the cheapest; steak and barbacoa cost about $2 more. Here is what each protein costs and how it compares on calories and grams of protein, from Chipotle’s official nutrition data.
Chipotle protein prices
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | Burrito, bowl or tacos $9.65Extra portion $4.00Side or protein cup $4.00 | 180 |
| Steak | Burrito, bowl or tacos $11.75Extra portion $6.00Side or protein cup $6.00 | 150 |
| Beef Barbacoa | Burrito, bowl or tacos $11.75Extra portion $6.00 | 170 |
| Carnitas | Burrito, bowl or tacos $10.40Extra portion $4.75 | 210 |
| Pollo Asado New | Burrito, bowl or tacos $10.25Extra portion $4.60Side or protein cup $4.60 | 180–220 |
| Sofritas | Burrito, bowl or tacos $9.65Extra portion $4.00 | 150 |
| Veggie (with Guacamole) | Burrito, bowl or tacos $9.65 | 250 |
Typical U.S. prices, last checked October 29, 2026. Prices vary by location. How we check prices.
The price shown is for a burrito, bowl, three tacos or salad with that protein. Calories are for one 4 oz portion.
Protein, calories and value compared
| Protein (4 oz) | Calories | Protein | Fat | Extra portion | Protein per $ (extra) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 180 | 32 g | 7 g | $4.00 | 8.0 g |
| Pollo Asado | 180 | 29 g | 7 g | $4.60 | 6.3 g |
| Carnitas | 210 | 23 g | 12 g | $4.75 | 4.8 g |
| Barbacoa | 170 | 24 g | 7 g | $6.00 | 4.0 g |
| Steak | 150 | 21 g | 6 g | $6.00 | 3.5 g |
| Sofritas | 150 | 8 g | 10 g | $4.00 | 2.0 g |
Nutrition from Chipotle’s official data; extra-portion prices are medians from 50 restaurants.
Which protein should you pick?
- Best value and most protein: chicken.
- Leanest red meat: steak, at 150 calories and 6 g of fat.
- Most flavor: barbacoa (spicy, shredded beef) or carnitas (rich, braised pork).
- Vegan: sofritas, or the veggie option with free guacamole.
- Can’t decide: ask for half and half; you pay for the more expensive protein.
Chipotle proteins FAQ
Which Chipotle protein has the most protein?
Chicken has 32 g of protein per 4 oz portion, followed by Pollo Asado (29 g), barbacoa (24 g), carnitas (23 g), steak (21 g) and sofritas (8 g).
How much is extra meat at Chipotle?
About $4.00 for extra chicken or sofritas, $4.75 for carnitas and $6.00 for steak or barbacoa at a typical restaurant.