Chipotle Mexican Grill

3.9
632 reviews
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About

Fast Food RestaurantMexican Restaurant
Chipotle Santa Monica is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its customizable menu featuring burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads. The company is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Using only 53 real ingredients, the company’s "Food with Integrity" principles prioritize sourcing ingredients from farms that adhere to humane and sustainable practices. Chipotle team members use classic culinary techniques and serve handcrafted entrées in abundance at an extraordinary value. To get exclusive offers and earn free food, sign up for Chipotle Rewards.

Details

  • TakeoutAvailable

Location

Chipotle Mexican Grill
1218 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA
90401, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.9
632 reviews
5 stars
303
4 stars
155
3 stars
59
2 stars
30
1 star
85

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Issues

Numerous customers reported rude staff, slow service, and poor handling of orders, leading to a frustrating dining experience.

Cleanliness

Many reviews highlighted unsanitary conditions, including dirty tables and restrooms, contributing to a negative perception of the location.

Food Quality

Customers expressed dissatisfaction with food quality, citing dry ingredients, small portions, and instances of foodborne illness.

Management Concerns

Several reviews mentioned poor management practices, including inadequate staffing and lack of responsiveness to customer complaints.

Positive Experiences

Despite the negative feedback, some customers praised the food quality and friendly service at certain times, indicating potential for improvement.
  • CO
    Cindy De Cervantes Oajaca
    Nov 3, 2025
    5.0
    Everything fresh bomb
  • RR
    Remith Raghavan
    Nov 2, 2025
    5.0
    Serve nice portions of meat and chicken.
  • AG
    Aaron Gordon
    Oct 30, 2025
    1.0
    I hardly eat your food already and I hope you guys go under forever as a food chain because of your attitude towards customers. When I walked in, I immediately overheard the manager sternly reprimanding an employee in the open dining area about portion sizes. While I understand the importance of maintaining standards, the tone and setting of the conversation made the environment feel tense and uncomfortable — especially as I was placing my order. It felt more like I was stepping into a disciplinary moment than a welcoming restaurant. Additionally, I used the restroom during my visit and was shocked to find that the urinal had no splash guard. This resulted in urine splashing back onto my leg, which was not only unhygienic but incredibly unpleasant. It’s hard to describe how disgusting that felt and how it added to an already negative experience. Unfortunately, due to these issues, I won’t be returning to this location. I hope you’ll consider addressing both the public handling of staff matters and the restroom facilities to ensure a more professional and sanitary environment for your customers.
  • MW
    Mark Woods
    Oct 14, 2025
    1.0
    Out of fajita vegetables. Gave gift card and $20 to cover charges over the Gift card. Cashier used the $20 first and then applied the gift card and handed me back the gift card with a balance of $1.50. Last but not least I got sick after I ate the burrito. I saw one of the workers checking the temperature of the food while I was there and remembered that after I got sick.
  • AB
    Alexey Balashov
    Oct 13, 2025
    1.0
    I hate to write this because I really like Chipotle, but I think this is the worst location I’ve ever been to. All the tables inside were so dirty that I couldn’t even sit down, and the outdoor area was even worse, with a bunch of flies. I’m not sure what’s going on there, but I’ve never seen any Chipotle location in such poor condition.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chipotle Mexican Grill

What type of food does Chipotle Mexican Grill in Santa Monica serve?

Chipotle offers a customizable menu featuring burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and salads made with responsibly sourced wholesome ingredients.

What are the operating hours for Chipotle Mexican Grill at 1218 3rd Street Promenade?

The restaurant is open daily from 10:30 AM to 10:00 PM.