Unfortunately, Chipotle, you are known for your recent E. Coli outbreak. You made one mistake, but I still see you as perfect and I continue to be a loyal customer. Never once did I get E. Coli.

Some might even claim that you’re not even real Mexican food. But for me, I do not visit you looking for quality food straight out of Mexico. I come to you for the overall experience that I can never get anywhere else. Every time I walk through your doors, I am overcome with the refreshing smell of meat and salsa- a smell that I call home. I look beyond your flaws and everyone should too and here’s why:

1. The satisfying first bite.

Okay, all the satisfying bites. Eating you gives me a warm fuzzy feeling in my stomach (aka pinto beans and chicken). After a few hours, the warm and fuzziness exits my body but that’s okay, I’ll come back and see you again the next day and get the same feeling<3.

2. So many options.

You never bore your costumers. Want a burrito one day but a bowl the next? How about steak one day but chicken the next? You spoil us too much.

3. The best guacamole for your buck.

There’s people out there who complain about your guacamole being “extra”. Excuse me, (unless someone has a mother like mine) I’m sure no one has ever had guacamole as good as yours. The extra $1.95 is worth it.

4. The enjoyable story through Cultivating Thought.

Behind every cup and to-go bag there’s a story that is intended to entertain. Read it and be exposed to some of the most influential authors of our time.

Chipotle, you not only feed me but you educate me. That is sexy.

5. Celebrity hotspot.

All the celebrities love you, from our prez Obama to Kim K. One time I saw Steph Curry enjoying a quality burrito in Lafayette-we are homies now.

6. No judgments.

You never care what people put in their burrito. No salsa? You don’t mind. No meat? No pressure.

Also, you don’t get mad at me for spending too much time at your place. Catch me at 11 am and I’ll be back the same day at 9 pm.

7. Free Chipotle after a having a nation-wide food safety meeting.

Chipotle, you are so loyal to your costumers-taking good care of us, like always. I think it’s pretty obvious that this gesture was comparable to Oprah. Getting a free burrito was equivalent to getting a new car and I can never thank you enough<3.

Sorry to hear about the E. Coli. scandal, but you are forgiven by all. Especially by me. ILYSM.