Chipotle is possibly the most hyped up restaurant chain in the world. Masses of burrito lovers travel miles to stuff their face into a jumbo, loaded burrito. Although I can't deny the deliciousness of a Chipotle burrito bowl, I think Moe's deserves more credit for it's efforts.
1. Chipotle has like 0 toppings.
That's an exaggeration. They have a few, but barely any. Also, their "mild salsa" is literally pico de gallo. Why are we all pretending that it's salsa? I understand that sometimes people like to keep it simple, but that's what cheese pizza is for. Not a taco chain. Moe's has so many more toppings, in addition to having more options of meat.
2. Say it with me. Free chips.
Why do we have to pay $2.00 for a side of chips when sides of fries are almost always included? Chips are the Mexican food version of fries and we have a right to eat them without purchase.
3. Moe's has a salsa bar.
Not only does Chipotle have a limited choice of salsa, there's no salsa bar. Moe's provides you with about five salsas, all different flavors. You are able to take as much as you want or need without worrying about the conversation you'll have with the cashier when they tell you you're asking for an "unhealthy amount."
4. Chipotle is always packed.
Most of the times I've arrived at Chipotle, starving and impatient, I've had to wait on a line that was almost out the door. Moe's is basically a hidden treasure. You'd be surprised at the amount of people who have never heard of it, so unless it's lunch-rush-hour, it's never really that packed.
5. Moe's is friendly.
Everytime you walk in, a very friendly and hospitable employee yells out, "Welcome to Moe's!" and you're like "Oh my gosh, thank you!" and then they make the work of art you call a burrito and your day is better from there. The end.
6. Chipotle's burrito's are shrinking.
They thought we wouldn't notice, but guess what? We did. How dare they get our hopes up for a burrito the size of our faces and then hand us a wimpy little sack of food? I'm not impressed.
7. The ambiance is cooler.
Moe's just feels happier. Chipotle is all dark and grey and gloomy with a bunch of high tops that no one ever wants to sit at (why do high tops even exist?). Moe's is bright, sporting reds and yellows, cool pictures of celebrity look-alikes, and BOOTHS.
Long story short, before you dedicate the rest of your life to a SHRINKING Chipotle burrito, give Moe's a shot. And if you don't like either and are still disappointed, find a go-to authentic Mexican restaurant or travel the distance down to the Jersey Shore and try Surf Taco (because it's actually the best).
