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Its burritos have been lauded by celebrities like Kendall Jenner, because basic loves basic. And the bros love Chipotle, too—specifically those looking to beef up and add a burrito to their daily intake of protein powder and Natty Ice. (Bruh, do you realize that a steak burrito has 1,045 calories and 85% of your daily recommended sodium intake, which is more than a Big Mac and large fries at McDonald’s?)
If you’re more of a rap buff than a Mexican-food buff, let me break it down like this: Eating at Chipotle is akin to listening to Big Sean—you know what you’re getting every time you go, but what you’re getting is something incredibly average; he’s a big brand that receives too much credit for his artistry. On the other side of the equation exists the burrito equivalent of E-40—a supremely talented, yet gritty performer who has stayed true to the roots of hip-hop for decades—which can be found at that mom-and-pop burrito spot where the tortillas are tender and lard-laden, the salsas are complex, and the meat is seductive.
It’s your choice: You going to listen to Big Sean or E-40? Are you going to be that mindless sheep who settles for convenience and mediocrity, or are you going to support the musicians, the cooks, or whomever is giving it their all?
But let’s be clear—Chipotle’s soullessness and ridiculously high sodium content is not my only gripe with the “burrito” chain. Let me elaborate on why I think Chipotle is utter trash, and why the devil’s greatest trick was convincing America that Chipotle is what it appears to be.
Full Article: Here's Why Chipotle is the Most Overrated, Utter Trash | First We Feast
If you’re more of a rap buff than a Mexican-food buff, let me break it down like this: Eating at Chipotle is akin to listening to Big Sean—you know what you’re getting every time you go, but what you’re getting is something incredibly average; he’s a big brand that receives too much credit for his artistry. On the other side of the equation exists the burrito equivalent of E-40—a supremely talented, yet gritty performer who has stayed true to the roots of hip-hop for decades—which can be found at that mom-and-pop burrito spot where the tortillas are tender and lard-laden, the salsas are complex, and the meat is seductive.
It’s your choice: You going to listen to Big Sean or E-40? Are you going to be that mindless sheep who settles for convenience and mediocrity, or are you going to support the musicians, the cooks, or whomever is giving it their all?
But let’s be clear—Chipotle’s soullessness and ridiculously high sodium content is not my only gripe with the “burrito” chain. Let me elaborate on why I think Chipotle is utter trash, and why the devil’s greatest trick was convincing America that Chipotle is what it appears to be.
Full Article: Here's Why Chipotle is the Most Overrated, Utter Trash | First We Feast
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