Chipotle Carne Asada Burrito Nutrition Facts

Nutrition facts and Weight Watchers points for Carne Asada Burrito from Chipotle.

Chipotle Carne Asada Burrito Calories

There are 570 calories in Carne Asada Burrito.

Carne Asada Burrito Nutrition Facts

*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information source: Chipotle

Chipotle Carne Asada Burrito Allergens

We are working on getting the allergen information for this item.

Chipotle Carne Asada Burrito Ingredients

Carne Asada



Tortilla

What’s carne asada at Chipotle?

This flavorful cut of beef comes from a bottom sirloin butt cut. It’s typically cut very thin and tends to be a bit chewier than flank and skirt steak. For extra flavor, I marinate the steak TWO times; first in beer, then in a flavorful carne asada marinade. As for the beer, I use Corona, but use your favorite variety.

What’s the difference between steak and carne asada at Chipotle?

Unlike Chipotle’s current steak offering which is cubed, carne asada is sliced. Chipotle’s version is seasoned with fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro and a blend of signature spices.

What does carne asada taste like?

Carne Asada meat should always taste like beef.

Each bite should have some crispy char, the juicy flavors of fat and the seasoning. The carne asada marinade is typically very simple and minimal. Chiles and sugar taste great with most BBQ, but it’s very easy to go overboard.

What is the difference between carne asada and Asada?

Carne Asada – Asada (or asado) means “roasted” in Spanish. Carne asada is a spicy, marinated grilled steak that’s cut into strips. This is the meat that goes into burritos and tacos. Pollo Asado – Pollo means “chicken” in Spanish, which means that pollo asado is grilled, marinated chicken.

What is the best meat to get at Chipotle?

The Barbacoa has always been the juiciest and most tender Chipotle protein, and it’s still the juiciest, but the pollo asado is equally tender, and much more savory. It’s perfectly marinated in a blend of zesty citrus and earthy achiote and black pepper, which truly makes it taste like nothing else at Chipotle.

Is carne asada at Chipotle spicy?

Chipotle’s carne asada is a popular protein choice for burritos and tacos, as it is grilled and seasoned with a spicy blend before it’s topped with fresh-squeezed lime and cilantro. The marinated steak first hopped on the menu in late 2019, originally introduced as a limited-time addition.

What type of meat is carne asada?

Best cut of beef for Carne Asada

In Central and South America, we call pretty much any barbecued or grilled meat asado (or carne asada). The BEST cuts for the Mexican version of the dish we all know and love are either skirt steak or flank steak.

How would you describe carne asada?

Let’s start with the basics—carne asada is a traditional Mexican dish composed of marinated skirt steak or flank steak that has been grilled and thinly sliced. The term carne asada in Spanish translates to roasted or grilled meat in English.