I’m no food expert. I’m just a girl with an opinion. And cold hard facts.

I’ve eaten at Moe’s and Chipotle more times than I care to admit over the last few years. I’m just a girl who loves Mexican food and is out to find the best place that I can eat until I get tired of it.

Alright, let’s start with the basic facts. The environment at Moe’s is much more friendly. You walk in and are instantly greeted by all the employees. What’s better than that? They have exciting artwork around the store and they always play the best music that you can actually recognize. I’ve never had a bad experience at Moe’s and I’ve been there an upwards of 30 times in my lifetime.

Next, let’s talk about the ingredients. Moe’s has a much wider selection of ingredients and sauces on their menu. They also have a wider variety of things you can get. You can get a basic burrito, a burrito bowl, a quesadilla, a taco, a salad, nachos, and a stack, whatever that is. Chipotle offers burritos, bowls, and salads. Personally, I believe that Moe’s has a higher quality of ingredients that they use. Oh, and let’s not forget the fact that Moe’s serves queso. That’s an instant win right there.

Finally, let’s talk about the price difference. Everyone knows that your Moe’s order comes with chips and an unlimited amount of salsa from their salsa bar. Chipotle makes you pay for your chips and salsa. So, let’s put this math to the test. If you get a chicken burrito from Moe’s without any add ons ($7) plus a regular drink ($1.80) you’re looking at $8.80 pre-tax. And that $8.80 includes your endless chips and salsa. At Chipotle if you want the same thing, a chicken burrito ($6.50) plus your chips and salsa ($1.95) plus your regular sized drink ($1.80) you’re looking at about $10.25 pre-tax.

So as a recap, Moe’s is 3/3. Better environment, better ingredients, and better prices. I eat at Moe’s way more than I should and that will probably never change. No matter which one is your favorite, you’re obviously doing something right because both places are amazing. Happy eating.