Chipotle Allergen Menu: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free & Allergen Chart (2026)
Important: this page is an independent summary for planning purposes. Recipes and suppliers can change, so always confirm with Chipotle’s official allergen information and tell the crew about any allergy before ordering. Not medical advice. ChipotleMenu.online is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Chipotle Mexican Grill.
Chipotle’s menu uses a short list of whole ingredients, and only a handful contain major allergens as ingredients. Only one ingredient contains gluten (the flour tortilla), only three contain milk, and only one contains soy. This Chipotle allergen menu breaks down every ingredient so you can plan your order, then confirm it with Chipotle’s official allergen chart. Last verified: October 2026. For the full menu and prices, see the Chipotle menu.
Table of Contents
- Chipotle Allergen Chart (By Ingredient)
- What’s Gluten-Free at Chipotle?
- What’s Dairy-Free at Chipotle?
- What’s Soy-Free at Chipotle?
- Nut-Free, Egg-Free & Shellfish-Free
- Allergen-Safe Chipotle Orders
- How to Order Safely at Chipotle With Allergies
- Chipotle Allergen Menu PDF
- Vegan & Vegetarian Allergen Notes
- Allergens in Limited-Time Items
- Gluten-Free Chipotle Order Examples
- Dairy-Free Chipotle Order Examples
- Final Word
- Chipotle Allergen FAQs
- Related Pages
Chipotle Allergen Chart (By Ingredient)
✔ = contains the allergen · — = made without it
| Ingredient | Gluten / Wheat | Milk | Soy | Egg | Peanut / Tree Nut | Fish / Shellfish | Sesame |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flour Tortilla (burrito, quesadilla, soft taco) | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Crispy Corn Taco Shell | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chips | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chicken / Pollo Asado | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steak | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Barbacoa | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Carnitas | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sofritas | — | — | ✔ | — | — | — | — |
| White & Brown Rice | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Black & Pinto Beans | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fajita Veggies | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| All 4 Salsas | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Guacamole | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sour Cream | — | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cheese (Monterey Jack) | — | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Queso Blanco | — | ✔ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Romaine / Supergreens | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Key takeaways:
- Gluten / wheat: flour tortillas only
- Milk / dairy: sour cream, cheese, queso blanco
- Soy: sofritas
- Eggs, mustard, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, sesame: not used as ingredients on the standard US menu, but Chipotle says it cannot guarantee their complete absence in its restaurants
- Sulfites: Chipotle says the only sulfites in its food come from vinegar, at levels below what federal law requires to be listed. It still marks vinegar-containing items as possible allergens for people with strong sensitivities, so check the official chart if sulfites affect you.
- Trace gluten in corn items: corn tortillas, chips, crispy corn shells and roasted chili-corn salsa contain no gluten ingredients, but Chipotle notes they may contain trace gluten from grains grown in the same fields.
- Limited-time items (like Pollo Asado or Chili Lime Chips) can contain allergens not listed here. Always check the official chart for new items.
Sources: Chipotle allergen information, checked October 2026. Cross-contact can happen in every restaurant and isn’t shown in any chart.
What’s Gluten-Free at Chipotle?
Almost everything. Here’s the Chipotle gluten-free menu:
- Gluten-free entrées: burrito bowls, salads, crispy corn tacos
- Gluten-free proteins: chicken, Pollo Asado, steak, barbacoa, carnitas, sofritas
- Gluten-free sides: chips, guacamole, queso blanco, all salsas
- Not gluten-free: burritos, quesadillas, soft flour tacos, kids quesadillas (all use the wheat flour tortilla)
Is Chipotle queso gluten-free?
Yes. Chipotle’s queso blanco is made without gluten-containing ingredients. It contains milk.
Are Chipotle chips gluten-free?
Yes. Chipotle chips are made from corn masa and fried in oil, with no wheat ingredients. Corn products can carry trace gluten from farming and milling, so people with celiac disease should consult Chipotle’s official allergen statement.
Is Chipotle safe for celiac disease?
Many people with celiac disease eat Chipotle by ordering a bowl or salad and asking the crew to change gloves and use fresh utensils. Flour tortillas are steamed and handled on the same line, so cross-contact is possible. The safest approach is to order a bowl, explain your allergy, and ask the crew to pull ingredients from fresh pans if needed. Ordering digitally adds a note but doesn’t guarantee special handling.
What’s Dairy-Free at Chipotle?
Everything except cheese, sour cream and queso blanco. That includes all proteins, both rices, both beans, fajita veggies, all four salsas, guacamole, chips, tortillas and the vinaigrette.
Best dairy-free order: chicken or steak bowl with rice, black beans, fajita veggies, fresh tomato salsa and guacamole. The guac adds the creaminess you’d normally get from sour cream.
What’s Soy-Free at Chipotle?
Everything except sofritas. Vegans avoiding soy can order the veggie option (free guacamole) instead.
Nut-Free, Egg-Free & Shellfish-Free
Chipotle’s standard US menu contains no peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish or sesame. That makes it a popular option for families with nut allergies. Limited-time items can introduce new ingredients, so check each new launch.
Allergen-Safe Chipotle Orders
| Need | Recommended Order |
|---|---|
| Gluten-free | Chicken bowl: white rice, black beans, fajitas, mild salsa, cheese, guac |
| Dairy-free | Steak bowl: brown rice, pinto beans, fajitas, corn salsa, guac |
| Soy-free vegan | Veggie bowl: rice, black beans, fajitas, all salsas, guac |
| Gluten + dairy-free | Carnitas salad: black beans, fajitas, green salsa, guac (vinaigrette OK) |
| Kids with nut allergy | Kid’s Build Your Own with crispy corn shells and chicken |
| No milk, soy or wheat ingredients | Chicken bowl: rice, beans, fajitas, salsas, guac, lettuce (no cheese, sour cream, queso, sofritas or flour tortilla) |
How to Order Safely at Chipotle With Allergies
- Tell the first crew member about your allergy before they start your order.
- Ask for a glove change and clean utensils.
- Ask for ingredients from fresh pans if you’re worried about cross-contact. Most restaurants will help when it isn’t busy.
- Order a bowl or salad instead of anything with a flour tortilla if you’re avoiding gluten.
- Avoid peak hours (12–1:30 PM, 6–7:30 PM) when it’s harder for the crew to take extra precautions.
- For digital orders, add a note. Notes may not always be seen, so in-person ordering gives you more control.
Chipotle Allergen Menu PDF
Our free printable Chipotle menu PDF includes this allergen chart alongside the prices and calories, which is handy for families and catering planners.
Vegan & Vegetarian Allergen Notes
Vegans should know that the Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette contains honey, and the cheese, sour cream and queso contain milk. Sofritas contain soy. See our full Chipotle vegan and vegetarian menu.
Allergens in Limited-Time Items
Chipotle regularly launches limited-time proteins and sides, such as Pollo Asado and Chili Lime Chips in fall 2026, Chicken al Pastor in early 2026, and Honey Chicken in 2025 and spring 2026. New items can introduce new ingredients or allergens (for example, honey or new spice blends). Always check the official allergen information for any new item before ordering if you have an allergy. Don’t assume it matches the regular menu.
Gluten-Free Chipotle Order Examples
| Order | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken bowl: white rice, black beans, mild salsa, cheese, lettuce | $10.85 | 660 |
| Steak salad: fajitas, green salsa, sour cream, guac | $15.20 | ~540 |
| Crispy carnitas tacos: green salsa, cheese, lettuce | $11.45 | 550 |
| Barbacoa bowl: brown rice, black beans, red salsa, guac | $15.20 | 770 |
| Chips & queso blanco | $4.85 | 780 |
Dairy-Free Chipotle Order Examples
| Order | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Steak bowl: brown rice, pinto beans, fajitas, corn salsa, guac | $15.20 | 820 |
| Chicken burrito: white rice, black beans, mild salsa, lettuce, guac | $13.80 | 1,100 |
| Veggie bowl: rice, both beans, fajitas, mild salsa (free guac) | $10.85 | 745 |
| Chips & guacamole | $4.95 | 770 |
Final Word
Only three major allergen groups are used as ingredients on the standard menu (wheat, milk and soy), plus possible sulfites from vinegar. Chipotle can’t guarantee any item is free from cross-contact. Choose a bowl or salad for gluten-free eating, skip cheese, sour cream and queso for dairy-free, and avoid sofritas for soy-free. Always speak to the crew about cross-contact.
Chipotle Allergen FAQs
What allergens are at Chipotle?
Chipotle’s main allergens are wheat/gluten (flour tortillas), milk (cheese, sour cream, queso) and soy (sofritas). The standard menu has no peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish or sesame.
Does Chipotle have a gluten-free menu?
Yes. Everything except the flour tortilla is made without gluten, so bowls, salads and crispy corn tacos can be gluten-free.
Is Chipotle guacamole gluten-free and dairy-free?
Yes. Chipotle guacamole is made from avocados, lime, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño and salt. It’s gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
Is Chipotle rice gluten-free?
Yes. Both the white and brown cilantro-lime rice are gluten-free.
Does Chipotle use peanut oil?
No. Chipotle chips and taco shells use sunflower or rice bran oil, not peanut oil.
Are Chipotle crispy tacos gluten-free?
Yes. The crispy corn taco shells are made without wheat.
Is Chipotle carnitas gluten-free?
Yes. Carnitas, chicken, steak, barbacoa and sofritas are all made without gluten.
Can I trust digital order allergy notes?
Notes help, but for serious allergies it’s safest to order in person so you can talk to the crew directly.