Chipotle or Moe's

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Omegatron, Feb 9, 2009.

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Which is the better fast casual Mexican restaurant?

Poll closed Feb 14, 2009.
  1. Chipotle

    78.1%
  2. Moe's

    21.9%
  1. Gort

    Gort Klaatu barada nikto TFW2005 Supporter

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    Chipotle is much better than Moe's and they are both better than Taco Bell. I'm really surprised at how many people like that stuff. Taco Bell is disgusting. I've never even heard of Qdoba.
     
  2. Kickback

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    Neither. Americanized Mexican food is pretty much Taco Bell but more expensive.
     
  3. Deceptikitty

    Deceptikitty all about the hasubandos

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    I've never had either. I like Baja Fresh though. They have delicious fish tacos.
     
  4. Baccala1976

    Baccala1976 Well-Known Member

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    Chipotle FTW! Best hangover food in the world. Advice: Get the chicken bol with everything in it and then load it up with extra Tabasco (my mouth just watered)
     
  5. IACON

    IACON "That's Vector Sigma?" TFW2005 Supporter

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    Chipotle dude...
    Once you eat their Chicken Burrito you'll never want to eat anything else....

    Ah.... That industrialized taste.....
     
  6. Deefuzz

    Deefuzz Beard On! Beardmaster! Veteran

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    Chipotle, their carnitas and barbacoa are not too shabby. Decent guacamole too.
     
  7. Jeremy.B

    Jeremy.B Leader Blackout LIVES!!!

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    went on a cruise and one of our stops was cozumel. Our excursion consisted of a flat fee then you get all you can drink alcohol on the beach, plus a mexican buffet. Well, the buffet consisted of chips, cheese, salsa, spaghetti, and french fries. Bleh.

    I agree with Kickback, it's all americanized. But it is what it is, and while not true mexican still both are pretty tasty.
     
  8. Turbocharger

    Turbocharger We should get more letter

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    I used to like Mexican food, until I got food poisoning from this little family Mexican restaurant, now I don't really touch the stuff.


    UNLESS it's a Crisp Meat Burrito from Taco Time. Those are the food of the gods. Though Taco Bell Beef and Cheese burritos are good too.
     
  9. smkspy

    smkspy Remember true fans

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    Both suck and both failed around here... Izzos FTW!
     
  10. Ravenxl7

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    Not sure about Moe's (never heard of the place before), but at least Chipotle actually has real food. Taco Bell's "food", well, I honestly don't know what it is, but it certainly isn't food. Not saying Chipotle is real Mexican food or anything, but it's at least real food.
     
  11. ErechOveraker

    ErechOveraker I'm with Plowking.

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    Chipotle ftw.
     
  12. Rewind

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    Bravo Burritos in St. Cloud, Minnesota. And yes, I know you've never heard of it. :) 
     
  13. seeker311

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    Well we dont have Moe's here and Chipotle is crappier than the stuff from a convenience store, so Id have to say FreeBirds!!!
     
  14. Wyvern

    Wyvern Velvet Sanchez

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    Why haven't I ever heard of any of these places?
     
  15. Aaron

    Aaron Master of Crystalocution Moderator Content Contributor

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    Moe's just for the Queso.
     
  16. mineraljane

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    I've had Chipotle's and it's pretty good. I've never had Moe's (nor seen one around).

    That said, I prefer local Mexican restaurants. Some are just as quick and casual while being competitively priced. The only difference is that they can be more delicious. This place near my last home, Ole Ole, had some of the best burritos I've had. I didn't have the guts to try their lengua, but the pastor was wonderful. Particularly if you live in/near a larger city, look around for some local places. They're out there.

    (Granted, I know that some like the known quality aspect of chains, and while every local restaurant isn't great, some are and they're worth seeking out.)
     
  17. Jeremy.B

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    That sums up Moe's. One of their "creeds' is that they don't own a freezer, and all the meat, vegetables, etc. are fresh. And their Queso owns.
     
  18. seeker311

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    FYI, Chipotle is not real mexican food. In fact anything that has fajitas is not Mexican food as the "fajita" originated in the US; its Tex-mex at best. Just saying.
     
  19. Autobot Burnout

    Autobot Burnout ...and I'll whisper "No."

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    Chipotle all the way. A few years back, everytime I went to McDonalds it was one of the best things ever. Nowadays, I rarely go to McDonalds, but Chipotle has taken its place. I wish my parents didn't force me to just get one, as I'd get three Chicken burritos, I eat them so fast!
     
  20. BigRC83

    BigRC83 I'm singing in the rain

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    Chipotle takes my vote. But what about Del Taco? The fish tacos there are excellent. :p