4. Restaurants

Chipotle Mexican Grill

539 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI, 48823
  • (517) 333-3680
  • Store is closed

Chipotle Mexican Grill Menu

  • Burrito
  • Burrito Bowl
  • Salad
  • Tacos
  • Tortilla Chips

Healthy Meal suggestions for Chipotle Mexican Grill

  • Burrito
  • Burrito Bowl
  • Salad
  • Tacos
  • Tortilla Chips

  • David M.

    This Chipotle has a special place in my heart. I met the old manager here (not old as in age, but old as in she has moved on) and she was very sweet to me. I was doing an assignment for a food class and needed her to produce every ingredient that went into my Chipotle burrito. She not only obliged, but was very friendly about it and I think maybe even a little flirty... ? Maybe I'm just reading into this because, though a woman older than my ripe 22 years, she is quite attractive and I think I was affected by this. I wanted to build up the courage to ask for her ingredients, but alas that courage never came. Serendipitously, when I moved to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan Law School, she too moved to Ann Arbor, to manage the brand new Chipotle there. I see her now and again, and we trade winks. Or am I the only one winking? I will probably never know, blinded by love and an above-average sized bosom, not to mention an adorable high pony tail. But I feel like something here is meant to be. She remembers me, but I hope she doesn't remember that I was a vegetarian in East Lansing and no longer am. I still feel a tinge of guilt when I ask for the Barbacoa or Carnitas, but I know that she will deliver. It's in her job description. The food here, by the way, is good, just like any Chipotle, and will definitely fill you up like a brick.

    (5)

  • Kelsey D.

    I love Chipotle, it has by far the best ingredients around, and the quesadilla I always order it fantastic. The staff is pretty awesome and you never have to wait long (even so, its worth it) even when there is a mile long line. I am not ashamed to say that i would probably eat here everyday given the chance, quite frankly it is just spectacular. however, the last two times I have gone, they did not have any salad dressing prepared :(. I have found that the combo of flavors when one mixes the quesadilla with sour cream and salad dressing, is basically a mouth explosion of wonderfulness.

    (5)

  • Neal W.

    Chipotle! What else is there to say? The service at this location has always been great, and I hope it stays that way.

    (5)

  • Tim H.

    It's a Chipotle, I don't need to into details, I just had to refute Misi who says "It's no Pancheros". She's right , Pancheros is disgusting with awful customer service. The people who work here are fine, and like all chipotles you get fresh ingredients and good service.

    (5)

  • Lisa Y.

    Chipotle: warm vomit wrapped in a tortilla.

    (2)

  • Mai T.

    My first encounter with Chipotle was due to this place opening up on Grand River. Club Chipotle as many would call it. Music was always blaring in the alleyway and it was very disturbing. Then, I found out that there were so many complaints that they had to tune it down to a reasonable volume. I would get the chips and guacamole dip. YUM. The Chicken tacos work well as the main dish. THey use real chicken pieces so you know you can't do wrong with that. The guacamole dip was so GOOD! Fresh avocado always makes any guacamole dip taste great. Recently found out that the BF loves Chipotle...We not live down the street from one.

    (4)

  • Lisa W.

    By far, the best thing that has happened to me in Michigan. Granted, I was the only person in line, service was great ---- fast and speedy ---- to the point --- no bullshit. My burrito was tasty ---- filled with nice, warm, meaty goodness! And it's so clean here.

    (5)

  • Sydney A.

    I'm probably here 3 times a week. Non gmo and vegan options the line usually isn't too long and the food is always fresh

    (5)

  • Brooke P.

    Used to come here all the time last year. The new management can care less about the cleanliness of the restaurant and their customers. the place is absolutely filthy. No one cleans the tables, the floors, or the counters behind the glass where he food is. Its very very unappetizing. I went in 2 days ago and the lady wont make me a quesadilla because the line was "too long". I asked the manager and he said that was never a rule. Being a crazy chipotle fan, this place made me hate it

    (1)

  • Tara L.

    It's another Chipotle location. Nothing separates this location from the rest, aside from the fact that this place actually wrapped our burritos in record time so that when it came time to eat, it was still PIPING HOT. :) For that reason alone, 4 stars. Staff could be friendlier and more vibrant, but that's just being picky. It's fast casual, and at least, this location exemplifies it. :)

    (4)

  • Adrian B.

    My boyfriend and I come to this chipotle frequently. Last night that changed until the next round of college students comes to take over the Chipotle crew. I will tell you it took 22 minutes to get through the line. This wouldn't bother me so much, however one of the male line members was too busy karate chopping, "shooting hoops" with the balled up foil and drumming on the counter. Also another staff member was sucking down some bubble tea just standing there. It was about 7pm with a long line and apparently that is the time for all chipotle staff to take a break while there are a bunch of hungry customers waiting in line. People walked out. The reason for the wait was the extreme disorganization of the front line. There was a mountain of dirty dishes on the counter to the grill area which did not move the entire time we were there. I wish I could post a picture (yes I took one) of the "burrito" that was made it was so humongous that it couldn't even close.... The solution??? Put it in a bowl. We asked the cashier Raymond for an additional parking validation as we had already waited 22 minutes for a burrito. He flat out told us no. That really ticked me off since I have never had a problem getting an extra validation for waiting in line so long before. The last crew we knew by name, they had excellent customer service, and were fast and efficient. The service is a complete disappointment, so much so that we will not be coming back to this location. The cleanliness of the restaurant was poor. Dirty floors, dirty tables, full trash bins...

    (1)

  • Chad M.

    I come here everyday I work from my office in East Lansing for lunch. I love it, the food is amazing, the employees are super friendly and know my order, the manager is awesome and appreciates his customers and the restaurant is always clean. This is the Chipotle location that made me love Chipotle.

    (5)

  • Meredith B.

    Hey, it's Chipotle! You know exactly what you're going to get here, which is what we all like about it. Chicken burrito bowl with brown rice, black beans, fajita vegetables, cheese, lettuce, and a mix of salsas. Reliable, pretty darn good, and cheap. Go light on the rice if you're trying to get the healthiest lunch possible, since that adds up in the calorie/carb department. They're always willing to customize a bit and add a little more or less of something to suit you. I miss Chipotle when I'm abroad, there's nothing just like it!

    (4)

  • Nick M.

    What is there to say besides it's a great food in a great college town, for the students who are in a hurry or want to hang out and enjoy themselves. Fresh ingredients that is above fast food-level quality. It's like any other Chipotle location in essence.

    (4)

  • Theresa J.

    My favorite are carnita's. Whether on a taco, burrito or just a bowl carnitas are always tasty and the meat is tender. I've been there when it's been busy and when things are not and each time when ordering the staff has been pleasant and giving me the attention in order to complete my order the way I want.

    (5)

  • Paul C.

    Let's pretend that you an alien who has taken human form in order to interact with - and learn from - our species. Firstly: Welcome! Secondly: Food. You're going to have to eat some food to fit in, or else it's going to look weird. In fact, it might not be long before you end up at a place called Chipotle. Don't try to pronounce it yet; you're probably with some others who will speak the name first, and it's better to just pronounce it in the local twang than try to come up with something more accurate to come off all pretentious. You're trying to *avoid* detection, right? Burrito? What's a burrito? This is just the kind of thing you should not be asking your human companions. Okay, we'll take it slow here. Have you come across bread yet? I mean, bread is only a little more ubiquitous than Chipotle these days. If you took some bread and rolled it out really thin - in a bit circle - that's kind of how you can look at a tortilla. Oversimplified? Yeah, a little. But you're the one that didn't know what a burrito was. I think you need simple. Now, you take this big tortilla and toss a bunch of protein and starches and fats on it (well, you don't, someone else does) and then roll it up (again, someone else is going to do this part) so that you have a big tube of food for you to eat. The tortilla is (ostensibly) there to keep everything from falling out all over your hands. The foil also backs up that role. Oh yeah, DON'T EAT THE FOIL. The whole thing is wrapped in foil (it's the shiny stuff) - if you've already taken a bite of it you might as well find a new group of humans to hang out with, as you've more than likely blown your cover. Probably didn't taste that good, either, but that's not really the restaurant's fault, so we can't really hold it against them. You should peel the foil back slowly as you eat, as it will provide (perhaps only slightly) more support in the war to keep your tortilla intact. Okay, so you've finished your burrito. Did you get enough napkins? Probably not - I guess I should have pointed that out earlier. Did you try any of the tabasco sauces by the napkins? You can bring them to your table and return them when you're done. I recommend the chipotle flavored sauce. No, it isn't flavored like the restaurant in some sort of weird meta-flavoring debacle - it's a chile. Pretty good, right? These places are all over, and in terms of menu they are all very highly standardized. You're not going to find surprises if you start visiting Chipotle in other states. Why? I'm not sure, aren't they owned by Coke or McDonalds or something? I'm pretty sure it's one of them, but I could be wrong. THAT'S NOT THAT IMPORTANT. What is important is that you - or those that you are responsible for training upon your return to your homeworld/starship/battle fleet - can now be dropped into almost any American city of reasonable size and not have to worry about sustenance. And who knows - after all of you guys and gals have lived on Chipotle for a few months you might not even feel like invading us any more. Personally, I would suggest using us as a backwater tourist attraction. Just throw up some neon signs and billboards on the far side of the moon and sit back and relax. And maybe grab another burrito? Just a thought. EXTRA: My recommendation if you're looking at the menu with no idea what to get would be a burrito bowl (ask for the tortilla on the side) with rice, black beans, chicken, medium salsa, pico de gallo, corn salsa, and cheese, followed up with a good coating of chipotle tabasco sauce. Stir, place some into tortilla, fold and eat. Presto, you probably have some left in the bowl for leftovers!

    (4)

  • Misi P.

    It ain't no Pancheros. Chipotle opened about 2 months ago and it stands to be competition against Qdoba and the local Pancheros. I can see how it might knock Qdoba down a few notches, but I'm not into the chain brand of "Fresh Mex" anyway. Although Pancheros is starting to get chain-y, I still get the real deal at the original location, where my burritos and tacos are made authentically by official Spanish-speaking Mexican men. And you know, that's the way I like it. I got a Chipotle burrito today as a viable alternative to eating delicious, but very heart unhealthy popcorn chicken and fries at Bubble Island, and I must say that i'm not impressed. The rice in my burrito was grainy and the beans and chicken were both bland. Ever hear of adobo? Use it! There was plenty of heat in my burrito (spice) which was good, but what the hell is spice with no flavour? I apologise, Pancheros, for ever betraying you....

    (3)

  • Lisa W.

    By far, the best thing that has happened to me in Michigan. Granted, I was the only person in line, service was great ---- fast and speedy ---- to the point --- no bullshit. My burrito was tasty ---- filled with nice, warm, meaty goodness! And it's so clean here.

    (5)

  • Mai T.

    My first encounter with Chipotle was due to this place opening up on Grand River. Club Chipotle as many would call it. Music was always blaring in the alleyway and it was very disturbing. Then, I found out that there were so many complaints that they had to tune it down to a reasonable volume. I would get the chips and guacamole dip. YUM. The Chicken tacos work well as the main dish. THey use real chicken pieces so you know you can't do wrong with that. The guacamole dip was so GOOD! Fresh avocado always makes any guacamole dip taste great. Recently found out that the BF loves Chipotle...We not live down the street from one.

    (4)

  • David M.

    This Chipotle has a special place in my heart. I met the old manager here (not old as in age, but old as in she has moved on) and she was very sweet to me. I was doing an assignment for a food class and needed her to produce every ingredient that went into my Chipotle burrito. She not only obliged, but was very friendly about it and I think maybe even a little flirty... ? Maybe I'm just reading into this because, though a woman older than my ripe 22 years, she is quite attractive and I think I was affected by this. I wanted to build up the courage to ask for her ingredients, but alas that courage never came. Serendipitously, when I moved to Ann Arbor to attend the University of Michigan Law School, she too moved to Ann Arbor, to manage the brand new Chipotle there. I see her now and again, and we trade winks. Or am I the only one winking? I will probably never know, blinded by love and an above-average sized bosom, not to mention an adorable high pony tail. But I feel like something here is meant to be. She remembers me, but I hope she doesn't remember that I was a vegetarian in East Lansing and no longer am. I still feel a tinge of guilt when I ask for the Barbacoa or Carnitas, but I know that she will deliver. It's in her job description. The food here, by the way, is good, just like any Chipotle, and will definitely fill you up like a brick.

    (5)

  • Kelsey D.

    I love Chipotle, it has by far the best ingredients around, and the quesadilla I always order it fantastic. The staff is pretty awesome and you never have to wait long (even so, its worth it) even when there is a mile long line. I am not ashamed to say that i would probably eat here everyday given the chance, quite frankly it is just spectacular. however, the last two times I have gone, they did not have any salad dressing prepared :(. I have found that the combo of flavors when one mixes the quesadilla with sour cream and salad dressing, is basically a mouth explosion of wonderfulness.

    (5)

  • Neal W.

    Chipotle! What else is there to say? The service at this location has always been great, and I hope it stays that way.

    (5)

  • Tim H.

    It's a Chipotle, I don't need to into details, I just had to refute Misi who says "It's no Pancheros". She's right , Pancheros is disgusting with awful customer service. The people who work here are fine, and like all chipotles you get fresh ingredients and good service.

    (5)

  • Lisa Y.

    Chipotle: warm vomit wrapped in a tortilla.

    (2)

  • Sydney A.

    I'm probably here 3 times a week. Non gmo and vegan options the line usually isn't too long and the food is always fresh

    (5)

  • Brooke P.

    Used to come here all the time last year. The new management can care less about the cleanliness of the restaurant and their customers. the place is absolutely filthy. No one cleans the tables, the floors, or the counters behind the glass where he food is. Its very very unappetizing. I went in 2 days ago and the lady wont make me a quesadilla because the line was "too long". I asked the manager and he said that was never a rule. Being a crazy chipotle fan, this place made me hate it

    (1)

  • Tara L.

    It's another Chipotle location. Nothing separates this location from the rest, aside from the fact that this place actually wrapped our burritos in record time so that when it came time to eat, it was still PIPING HOT. :) For that reason alone, 4 stars. Staff could be friendlier and more vibrant, but that's just being picky. It's fast casual, and at least, this location exemplifies it. :)

    (4)

  • Adrian B.

    My boyfriend and I come to this chipotle frequently. Last night that changed until the next round of college students comes to take over the Chipotle crew. I will tell you it took 22 minutes to get through the line. This wouldn't bother me so much, however one of the male line members was too busy karate chopping, "shooting hoops" with the balled up foil and drumming on the counter. Also another staff member was sucking down some bubble tea just standing there. It was about 7pm with a long line and apparently that is the time for all chipotle staff to take a break while there are a bunch of hungry customers waiting in line. People walked out. The reason for the wait was the extreme disorganization of the front line. There was a mountain of dirty dishes on the counter to the grill area which did not move the entire time we were there. I wish I could post a picture (yes I took one) of the "burrito" that was made it was so humongous that it couldn't even close.... The solution??? Put it in a bowl. We asked the cashier Raymond for an additional parking validation as we had already waited 22 minutes for a burrito. He flat out told us no. That really ticked me off since I have never had a problem getting an extra validation for waiting in line so long before. The last crew we knew by name, they had excellent customer service, and were fast and efficient. The service is a complete disappointment, so much so that we will not be coming back to this location. The cleanliness of the restaurant was poor. Dirty floors, dirty tables, full trash bins...

    (1)

  • Chad M.

    I come here everyday I work from my office in East Lansing for lunch. I love it, the food is amazing, the employees are super friendly and know my order, the manager is awesome and appreciates his customers and the restaurant is always clean. This is the Chipotle location that made me love Chipotle.

    (5)

  • Meredith B.

    Hey, it's Chipotle! You know exactly what you're going to get here, which is what we all like about it. Chicken burrito bowl with brown rice, black beans, fajita vegetables, cheese, lettuce, and a mix of salsas. Reliable, pretty darn good, and cheap. Go light on the rice if you're trying to get the healthiest lunch possible, since that adds up in the calorie/carb department. They're always willing to customize a bit and add a little more or less of something to suit you. I miss Chipotle when I'm abroad, there's nothing just like it!

    (4)

  • Nick M.

    What is there to say besides it's a great food in a great college town, for the students who are in a hurry or want to hang out and enjoy themselves. Fresh ingredients that is above fast food-level quality. It's like any other Chipotle location in essence.

    (4)

  • Theresa J.

    My favorite are carnita's. Whether on a taco, burrito or just a bowl carnitas are always tasty and the meat is tender. I've been there when it's been busy and when things are not and each time when ordering the staff has been pleasant and giving me the attention in order to complete my order the way I want.

    (5)

  • Paul C.

    Let's pretend that you an alien who has taken human form in order to interact with - and learn from - our species. Firstly: Welcome! Secondly: Food. You're going to have to eat some food to fit in, or else it's going to look weird. In fact, it might not be long before you end up at a place called Chipotle. Don't try to pronounce it yet; you're probably with some others who will speak the name first, and it's better to just pronounce it in the local twang than try to come up with something more accurate to come off all pretentious. You're trying to *avoid* detection, right? Burrito? What's a burrito? This is just the kind of thing you should not be asking your human companions. Okay, we'll take it slow here. Have you come across bread yet? I mean, bread is only a little more ubiquitous than Chipotle these days. If you took some bread and rolled it out really thin - in a bit circle - that's kind of how you can look at a tortilla. Oversimplified? Yeah, a little. But you're the one that didn't know what a burrito was. I think you need simple. Now, you take this big tortilla and toss a bunch of protein and starches and fats on it (well, you don't, someone else does) and then roll it up (again, someone else is going to do this part) so that you have a big tube of food for you to eat. The tortilla is (ostensibly) there to keep everything from falling out all over your hands. The foil also backs up that role. Oh yeah, DON'T EAT THE FOIL. The whole thing is wrapped in foil (it's the shiny stuff) - if you've already taken a bite of it you might as well find a new group of humans to hang out with, as you've more than likely blown your cover. Probably didn't taste that good, either, but that's not really the restaurant's fault, so we can't really hold it against them. You should peel the foil back slowly as you eat, as it will provide (perhaps only slightly) more support in the war to keep your tortilla intact. Okay, so you've finished your burrito. Did you get enough napkins? Probably not - I guess I should have pointed that out earlier. Did you try any of the tabasco sauces by the napkins? You can bring them to your table and return them when you're done. I recommend the chipotle flavored sauce. No, it isn't flavored like the restaurant in some sort of weird meta-flavoring debacle - it's a chile. Pretty good, right? These places are all over, and in terms of menu they are all very highly standardized. You're not going to find surprises if you start visiting Chipotle in other states. Why? I'm not sure, aren't they owned by Coke or McDonalds or something? I'm pretty sure it's one of them, but I could be wrong. THAT'S NOT THAT IMPORTANT. What is important is that you - or those that you are responsible for training upon your return to your homeworld/starship/battle fleet - can now be dropped into almost any American city of reasonable size and not have to worry about sustenance. And who knows - after all of you guys and gals have lived on Chipotle for a few months you might not even feel like invading us any more. Personally, I would suggest using us as a backwater tourist attraction. Just throw up some neon signs and billboards on the far side of the moon and sit back and relax. And maybe grab another burrito? Just a thought. EXTRA: My recommendation if you're looking at the menu with no idea what to get would be a burrito bowl (ask for the tortilla on the side) with rice, black beans, chicken, medium salsa, pico de gallo, corn salsa, and cheese, followed up with a good coating of chipotle tabasco sauce. Stir, place some into tortilla, fold and eat. Presto, you probably have some left in the bowl for leftovers!

    (4)

  • Misi P.

    It ain't no Pancheros. Chipotle opened about 2 months ago and it stands to be competition against Qdoba and the local Pancheros. I can see how it might knock Qdoba down a few notches, but I'm not into the chain brand of "Fresh Mex" anyway. Although Pancheros is starting to get chain-y, I still get the real deal at the original location, where my burritos and tacos are made authentically by official Spanish-speaking Mexican men. And you know, that's the way I like it. I got a Chipotle burrito today as a viable alternative to eating delicious, but very heart unhealthy popcorn chicken and fries at Bubble Island, and I must say that i'm not impressed. The rice in my burrito was grainy and the beans and chicken were both bland. Ever hear of adobo? Use it! There was plenty of heat in my burrito (spice) which was good, but what the hell is spice with no flavour? I apologise, Pancheros, for ever betraying you....

    (3)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Has TV : No
    Waiter Service : No

Categories

Mexican Cuisine

If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.

Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.

Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.

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