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Chipotle Fresh Cilantro — Secret Menu Guide
The Chipotle Fresh Cilantro hack is about as easy as secret-menu tips get: you can ask for fresh cilantro to be added to any item. Chipotle already mixes cilantro into its rice, but if you're a cilantro lover, requesting extra Chipotle Fresh Cilantro on top of your bowl, burrito, tacos or salad adds a bright, herby freshness that lifts the whole dish — and it's free.
Because Chipotle Fresh Cilantro is just a garnish request, it's available at most locations and takes no special effort. It's the kind of small tweak that makes a big difference if you love that citrusy, herbal note.
Chipotle Fresh Cilantro at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| What it is | Fresh cilantro added to any item as a topping |
| Cost | Free — it's a complimentary garnish |
| Best for | Cilantro lovers who want a brighter, fresher flavor |
| Availability | Most locations |
| Related | Extra Fillings |
Cilantro is already mixed into Chipotle's rice; this hack is about adding extra on top. Free garnish; calories negligible.
How to order Chipotle Fresh Cilantro
As your order is being built, simply ask for fresh cilantro to be sprinkled on top of your bowl, burrito, tacos or salad. Some locations keep loose cilantro on hand for garnish; others mix it only into the rice, so if they can't add a separate handful, ordering extra of the cilantro-lime rice is the fallback. Either way, it costs nothing extra.
Is Chipotle Fresh Cilantro worth it?
If you love cilantro, yes — it's a free, easy way to brighten your meal. If you're one of the people for whom cilantro tastes soapy, this obviously isn't for you (and you can ask for no cilantro in your rice instead). As a no-cost tweak, it's a nice little upgrade from the secret menu.