Official Allergen Safety Guide

Chipotle Allergen Menu 2026: Official Peanut-Free, Dairy & Gluten Safety Guide

Chipotle excludes peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, and shellfish entirely. The 2026 menu contains wheat (flour tortillas), milk (cheese, sour cream, queso), soy (sofritas only), and sulphites (from vinegar in select items). Chipotle uses rice bran oil and sunflower oil-never peanut oil.

Always inform Chipotle staff of allergies before ordering. Cross-contact may occur in open kitchens.

Present Allergens

Wheat, Milk, Soy, Sulphites

Excluded Allergens

Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish

Cooking Oils

Rice Bran + High-Oleic Sunflower

Is Chipotle Allergen Free?

No. Chipotle is not completely allergen-free. The menu contains four major allergens: wheat, milk, soy, and sulphites . However, Chipotle excludes five major allergens entirely: peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, and shellfish are not used as ingredients in any food preparation at any of the 3,500+ locations .

Is Chipotle Peanut Allergy Free?

Yes. Chipotle does not use peanuts, peanut oil, or tree nuts in any food preparation. The chain uses rice bran oil and high-oleic sunflower oil for cooking, making it safe for peanut-allergic diners .

Official Chipotle Allergen Chart 2026

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Item	⚠️ Wheat	🥛 Milk	🫘 Soy	⚠️ Sulphites	Calories
Barbacoa	❌	❌	❌	✅	170
Black Beans	❌	❌	❌	❌	130
Brown Rice	❌	❌	❌	❌	210
Carnitas	❌	❌	❌	❌	210
Chicken	❌	❌	❌	❌	180
Chicken Al Pastor (LTO)	❌	❌	❌	✅	200
Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette	❌	❌	❌	✅	220
Crispy Corn Tortilla	❌	❌	❌	❌	70
Fajita Vegetables	❌	❌	❌	❌	20
Flour Tortilla (Burrito)	✅	❌	❌	✅	300
Flour Tortilla (Taco)	✅	❌	❌	✅	94
Fresh Tomato Salsa	❌	❌	❌	❌	25
Guacamole	❌	❌	❌	❌	230
Monterey Jack Cheese	❌	✅	❌	❌	110
Pinto Beans	❌	❌	❌	❌	—

Chipotle Chips: Complete Allergen Guide

Chipotle chips are peanut-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free. Fried in high-oleic sunflower oil. Made from corn (white corn, masa flour, sunflower oil, water, lime)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	540 (per serving)
Total Fat	27 g
Sodium	390 mg
Total Carbohydrates	73 g
Protein	8 g

Price: ~$2.35 (varies by location)

What Oil Does Chipotle Use?

Oil	Used For	Allergen Status
Rice Bran Oil	Steak, Barbacoa, Sofritas, Rice, Beans	Peanut-free, Soy-free
High-Oleic Sunflower Oil	Chips, Chicken, Carnitas, Fajita Vegetables	Peanut-free, Soy-free

Note:No peanut oil is used at any Chipotle location

Protein Allergen Breakdown 2026

Chicken (Permanent)

Allergens: None

Calories: 180 per 4oz

Oil: Sunflower oil

Chicken Al Pastor (Limited Time)

Allergens: Sulphites (from red wine vinegar)

Calories: 200 per 4oz

Status: Returned February 2026; availability varies by location

Oil: Sunflower oil

Steak (Permanent)

Allergens: None

Calories: 150 per 4oz

Oil: Rice bran oil

Barbacoa (Permanent)

Allergens: Sulphites (from vinegar in braising liquid)

Calories: 170 per 4oz

Oil: Rice bran oil

Carnitas (Permanent)

Allergens: None

Calories: 210 per 4oz

Oil: Sunflower oil

Sofritas (Permanent)

Allergens: Soy, Sulphites

Calories: 150 per 4oz

Oil: Rice bran oil

Note: Only protein containing soy; plant-based organic tofu

Is Chipotle Safe for Celiacs?

Yes, with precautions. Chipotle offers gluten-free options, but the open kitchen presents cross-contact risks.

✅ Safe Options

Safe options: Burrito bowls, salads, corn tortilla tacos (with caution), chips.

⛔ Avoid

Avoid: Flour tortillas (burritos, soft tacos, quesadillas) containing wheat and gluten .

⚠️ Cross-Contact Warning

Cross-contact warning: Corn items may have trace gluten from field co-mingling with gluten-containing grains .

🛡️ Celiac protocol:

Declare Celiac disease (not preference) at order start
Request fresh gloves and clean utensils
Avoid flour tortilla station
Visit outside peak hours (11:30am-1:30pm, 5:30-7:30pm)

Chipotle Quesadilla Allergens

Chipotle quesadillas contain wheat (flour tortilla) and milk (Monterey Jack cheese). They are not gluten-free and not dairy-free. Optional additions like chicken or barbacoa add no allergens, but sour cream adds more dairy.

Quesadilla Allergen Breakdown

Component	⚠️ Wheat	🥛 Milk	🫘 Soy	⚠️ Sulphites	Calories
Flour Tortilla	Yes	—	—	Yes	300
Monterey Jack Cheese	—	Yes	—	—	110
Chicken	—	—	—	—	180
Steak	—	—	—	—	150
Barbacoa	—	—	—	Yes	170
Carnitas	—	—	—	—	210
Sofritas	—	—	Yes	Yes	150
Optional: Sour Cream	—	Yes	—	—	110
Optional: Guacamole	—	—	—	—	230

Total Quesadilla Calories: 520-790 (depending on protein and additions)

Is Chipotle Quesadilla Gluten Free?

No. Quesadillas use flour tortillas containing wheat and gluten. The cheese and proteins are gluten-free, but the tortilla base contains wheat .

Is Chipotle Quesadilla Dairy Free?

No. Quesadillas contain Monterey Jack cheese (milk) as a core ingredient. Removing cheese eliminates the quesadilla format-order a bowl or tacos instead for dairy-free options.

Perfect Order for Quesadilla Allergies

Gluten-free alternative: Order a bowl with your choice of protein, cheese, and toppings. All bowl components are gluten-free except flour tortilla.

Dairy-free alternative: Order corn tortilla tacos with protein, salsas, and guacamole. No cheese or sour cream.

Chipotle Tacos Allergen Guide

Chipotle tacos are allergen-safe with corn tortillas (crispy or soft). Flour tortillas contain wheat. All proteins and toppings are allergen-free except cheese, sour cream, and sofritas (soy).

Tortilla	⚠️ Wheat	🥛 Milk	🫘 Soy	⚠️ Sulphites	Calories
Crispy Corn	❌	❌	❌	❌	70
Soft Corn	❌	❌	❌	❌	70
Soft Flour	✅	❌	❌	✅	94

Taco Order Calories: 210 (corn) or 282 (flour) plus fillings

Are Chipotle Tacos Gluten Free?

Yes, with corn tortillas. Crispy corn and soft corn tortillas contain no wheat, gluten, or sulphites . Flour tortillas contain wheat and gluten-avoid for celiac or gluten-sensitive diets.

Are Chipotle Tacos Dairy Free?

Yes, without cheese or sour cream. Order corn tortillas with protein, salsas, guacamole, and fajita vegetables. All taco proteins (chicken, steak, barbacoa, carnitas) are dairy-free

Chipotle Burrito Allergen Guide

Component	⚠️ Wheat	🥛 Milk	🫘 Soy	⚠️ Sulphites	Calories
Flour Tortilla (Burrito)	✅	❌	❌	✅	300
Rice	❌	❌	❌	❌	210
Beans	❌	❌	❌	❌	130
Proteins	Varies	❌	Varies	Varies	150–210
Cheese	❌	✅	❌	❌	110
Sour Cream	❌	✅	❌	❌	110
Guacamole	❌	❌	❌	❌	230

Total Burrito Calories: 740-1,210 (depending on fillings)

Is Chipotle Burrito Gluten Free?

No. Burritos use large flour tortillas containing wheat and gluten. No corn tortilla option exists for burritos. Order a bowl for a gluten-free alternative with the same fillings .

Is Chipotle Burrito Dairy Free?

Yes, without cheese and sour cream. Order burrito with rice, beans, protein, salsas, and guacamole. Specify "no cheese, no sour cream" when ordering

Chipotle Sauce Allergens

Sauce	🥛 Milk	⚠️ Sulphites	Calories	Status
Adobo Ranch	✅	❌	110	Permanent
Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette	❌	✅	220	Permanent
Queso Blanco	✅	❌	120	Permanent
Sour Cream	✅	❌	110	Permanent
Red Chimichurri	❌	✅	—	Discontinued (Feb 2026)

Note: Red chimichurri discontinued but may still appear on app erroneously.

Adobo Ranch: Contains sour cream (milk), adobo pepper, and spices. Gluten-free, soy-free, and sulphite-free .

Important: Adobo Ranch contains dairy from sour cream. Do not confuse it with adobo marinade on proteins, which is dairy-free.

Nightshade Allergies: Tomatoes, Peppers & Onions

Chipotle contains nightshades that trigger reactions in sensitive individuals, not true allergens but cause reactions in sensitive individuals.

Nightshade	Present In	Alternative
Tomatoes	Fresh Tomato Salsa, Red Salsa	Choose green salsas, guacamole
Peppers	All salsas, Adobo marinade, Fajita veggies	Request plain rice, beans, meat only
Onions	Most salsas, Guacamole, Fajita veggies	Request no onions, choose corn salsa

Chipotle Dairy-Free Menu Items

🥩 Dairy-free proteins

Dairy-free proteins: Chicken, Steak, Barbacoa, Carnitas, Chicken Al Pastor, Sofritas (contains soy)

🥗 Dairy-free bases

Dairy-free bases: Rice, beans, corn tortillas, chips, all salsas, guacamole, fajita vegetables, lettuce

🧀 Contains dairy

Contains dairy: Monterey Jack Cheese, Queso Blanco, Sour Cream

Lifestyle Bowl Allergen Guide

Bowl Type	Safe For	Avoid	Price
High Protein	Gluten-free, Dairy-free (without cheese)	—	~$11.90
Keto	Gluten-free	Rice, beans, corn salsa	~$10.50
Paleo	Gluten-free, Dairy-free	Rice, beans, cheese	~$11.50
Vegan	Dairy-free	All meats, cheese, sour cream, queso	~$9.50
Whole30	Gluten-free, Dairy-free	Rice, beans, cheese, sour cream	~$11.50
Low Calorie	Gluten-free (bowl)	Tortilla, cheese, sour cream, queso	~$9.50

Kids Menu Allergens

Item	Calories	Allergens	Safe Modifications
Build Your Own (2 tacos)	350–810	Wheat (flour tortillas), Milk (cheese)	Choose corn tortillas, omit cheese
Cheese Quesadilla	530–710	Wheat, Milk	Cannot be modified (contains cheese)

Kids tip: Order "Build Your Own" with corn tortillas, choice of protein, and two toppings. Includes fruit or chips and juice .

Chipotle UK Allergen Menu vs USA

Feature	USA	UK
Peanut Oil	No (Rice Bran / Sunflower)	No (Rapeseed / Sunflower)
Sesame	Not used	Not used
Sulphites	Disclosed	Disclosed
Oil Types	Rice Bran, Sunflower	Rapeseed, Sunflower

UK locations use rapeseed oil (canola) instead of rice bran oil for some items.

How to Order at Chipotle With Allergies

Step-by-step protocol:

Choose base: Bowl (safest) or corn tortilla tacos
Select protein: Chicken, steak, carnitas (allergen-free); avoid sofritas if soy-sensitive
Add toppings: Rice, beans, salsas, guacamole (all allergen-free); cheese, sour cream, queso contain milk
Declare allergy: Request glove change and fresh utensils
Avoid peak hours: 11:30am-1:30pm and 5:30-7:30pm when cross-contact risk increases

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you be allergic to chipotle peppers?

Yes. The chipotle pepper (smoked jalapeño) can cause reactions in individuals with nightshade sensitivity or capsicum allergy.

Are chipotle chips dairy free?

Yes. Chips contain no milk, cheese, or dairy ingredients.

Is Chipotle all gluten free?

No. Flour tortillas contain wheat and gluten. Corn tortillas, bowls, and salads are gluten-free options.

Does Chipotle have soy?

Only in Sofritas. All meats, rice, beans, and vegetables are soy-free.

Does Chipotle have sulphites?

Yes, in specific items: Barbacoa, Chicken Al Pastor, Sofritas, Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette, and flour tortillas.

Is Red Chimichurri available?

No. Discontinued February 2026, though the app may still display it erroneously.

Prices are approximate and vary by location. Always verify allergen information with Chipotle staff before ordering.