Chipotle coming to Tulsa?

[sgrizzle]

quote:Originally posted by PonderInc

Although I hate to support national chains (and the last thing Tulsa needs is another national chain!) I have to admit I like those Barbacoa burritos.  I liked Atomic Burrito better than Chipotle, but I'll take Chipotle over Qdoba any time.  Finally, green chile sauce comes to Tulsa!

I would expect them to open at multiple sites around town...they look like they're hiring several restaurant managers.

If they put one downtown, I know where I'm going for lunch..

[grahambino]

its certainly not the worst burrito i've ever had.
however, i dont know about their rice. its 'buttery' i dont know how to explain it.  i dont really care for it.

oh well, i definitely wont be making special trips on that side of the city to eat there.

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle

quote:Originally posted by PonderInc

Although I hate to support national chains (and the last thing Tulsa needs is another national chain!) I have to admit I like those Barbacoa burritos.  I liked Atomic Burrito better than Chipotle, but I'll take Chipotle over Qdoba any time.  Finally, green chile sauce comes to Tulsa!

I would expect them to open at multiple sites around town...they look like they're hiring several restaurant managers.

If they put one downtown, I know where I'm going for lunch..

dream on.

they, like every other business interested in its future, will go where the money is.

[DM]

I am still waiting for a Baja Fresh. YUM!!

[inteller]

quote:Originally posted by DM

I am still waiting for a Baja Fresh. YUM!!

baja fresh isnt all its cracked up to be.  we have enough mexicans running around here I think they could cook up something better.

[AMP]

Hard to beat Speedy's #19 Beef or Chicken Burrito. Stuffed with meat and covered with cheese for $2.95.

Meat Tacos at El Primo on North Sheridan are $1.25 each. Primos also serve a
rotisserie cooked 1/4 chicken for $1.85
served with three Tortillas, Lettuce, sliced onion and tomato.

Did not see the menu prices for Chipolte's.

[tulsascoot]

I hope so. Chipotle has badass burritos. I always have to get one when I travel.

[TulsaEx]

Chipotle was not founded by McDonalds.  They were founded in Denver about 12 years ago and after growing steadily on their own for a few years, they were purchased by McDonalds to be held as an independent subsidiary.  McDonalds maintained a handsoff policy with Chipotle allowing them to keep their own management and grow at their own pace.  Recently McDonalds was considering selling off Chipotle, but I don't know if they did or not.

Their food is good and they have a very loyal following - I personally like them better than Freebirds, Qdoba, Baja Fresh, Moe's and the rest but to call them healthy is a stretch (see link).  http://cspinet.org/new/200309301.html

[AMP]

Well after reading that, considering
Baja Fresh is owned by Wendy's I won't
hold my breath to see one of those close
to the neighborhood, considering three of
the Wendy's locations in Tulsa have shut down recently.  

The local owned by Mexicans, Mexican food joints will be more apt to contiune
operating in Tulsa as they have very
low overhead, travel trailer on
wheels, a hand painted sign using a
garden hose for water.  Hard to compete
with that using a stone and mortar
climate controled building.  

I always enjoy the 50 cent drinks and the
$1.00 Tacos from those stands, just the
price alone puts a smile on my face. Plus
they are very low on calories and
saturated fat.

[Renaissance]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

quote:Originally posted by sgrizzle


If they put one downtown, I know where I'm going for lunch..

dream on.

they, like every other business interested in its future, will go where the money is.

Plenty of lunch business downtown.  Thuss . . .

If they put one downtown, sgrizzle knows where he's going to lunch.

[DM]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

quote:Originally posted by DM

I am still waiting for a Baja Fresh. YUM!!

baja fresh isnt all its cracked up to be.  we have enough mexicans running around here I think they could cook up something better.

Are you kidding? Its great. BTW, I am Mexican and I cant cook Mexican food to save my life. lol! But I guess the same could be said as Tulsa has plenty of white people and I cant find a good place for grilled cheese either. hmmm [B)]

[USRufnex]

quote:Originally posted by inteller

quote:Originally posted by DM

I am still waiting for a Baja Fresh. YUM!!

baja fresh isnt all its cracked up to be.  we have enough mexicans running around here I think they could cook up something better.

<<mouth waters>>... dang, I'm having a Tacos San Pedro craving...

[joiei]

quote:Originally posted by Floyd

I've never had Tin Star, but Chipotle is the most delicious, convenient, healthy burrito chain out there.  It's so unique that it's just not comparable to other places.  I'm a huge fan.  Everybody is, actually.

No, not all of us.  Chipotle is not my favorite burrito by far.  As to the nutritional breakdown, they have removed that from their website.  I was floored when I read some of the calorie counts when it was posted.

[azbadpuppy]

Chioptle = McDonalds' mexican food
Baja Fresh = Wendy's mexican food
Qdoba = Jack in the Box mexican food

None of it is particularly healthy (or that great), and all of it is just re-packaged, re-marketed fast food trying to disguise itself.

Why not patronize the dozens of local mexican places that are way better?

I don't really get the excitement of having more big corporate crap invading Tulsa.

[YoungTulsan]

Atomic Burrito had the best quesadillas.  They were pricey, like $7.50 and I'd still get 2 of them

Bueno is alright for cheap quesadillas, Bell's are god awful.  Bueno half the time doesnt cook the quesadilla enough though.

Any other good quesadillas out there?  I didn't like Qdoba very much.