Customisable meals
You can build bowls, burritos or salads around your preferred protein, toppings and sauces.
Chipotle
Jumeirah Beach Residence
Chipotle is a Mexican restaurant in Jumeirah Beach Residence where you build made-to-order meals around options such as chicken bowls and steak tacos. Reviews highlight fresh ingredients, generous portions and plenty of customisation, with indoor and outdoor seating for a casual meal.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
1,571 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh preparation
Meals are assembled in front of you and made to order, which makes the ordering process interactive.
Large portions
Several diners found the portions generous, with some unable to finish their burritos or bowls.
Strong proteins
Barbacoa and chicken received especially high marks, including a 9/10 rating for each from one diner.
Waterfront views
Outdoor seating gives diners views towards JBR beach and Ain Dubai.
Helpful service
Multiple first-time visitors said staff explained the choices patiently and helped them build their meals.
Unlimited refills
Dine-in customers can benefit from unlimited drink refills, which one reviewer called a good deal.
What to Eat at Chipotle How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Chipotle, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chipotle, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Burritos Net +5
“A bit like subway except this offers burritos and burrito bowls where you make your own meal. It’s worth trying once but it’s not something amazing that I’ll keep coming back to.”
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Review excerpts
“A bit like subway except this offers burritos and burrito bowls where you make your own meal. It’s worth trying once but it’s not something amazing that I’ll keep coming back to.”October 2024
“From the moment I stepped in, the experience was fantastic, especially since it was my very first time building a burrito. The staff were incredibly kind, patient, and went above and beyond to explain the options and give excellent recommendations to help me create my perfect meal.”November 2025
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Guacamole Net +3
“They're food is well organized and smooth servings. I really their Guac 🤗 cheers to the team for giving us an amazing service 🥹🫶🏼”
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Review excerpts
“They're food is well organized and smooth servings. I really their Guac 🤗 cheers to the team for giving us an amazing service 🥹🫶🏼”June 2026
“Good thing, it’s as good as Chipotle in the US, oooh the guacamole ❤️ 🥰 was longing for the carnitas but it’s halal here, yet surprisingly, they have adobo chicken (not Filipino adobo) and we absolutely loved it.”October 2025
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Barbacoa Net +2
“The barbacoa is top tier!”
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Review excerpts
“The barbacoa is top tier!”October 2024
Honorable mentions (13)
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Adobo chicken Net +1
“Good thing, it’s as good as Chipotle in the US, oooh the guacamole ❤️ 🥰 was longing for the carnitas but it’s halal here, yet surprisingly, they have adobo chicken (not Filipino adobo) and we absolutely loved it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good thing, it’s as good as Chipotle in the US, oooh the guacamole ❤️ 🥰 was longing for the carnitas but it’s halal here, yet surprisingly, they have adobo chicken (not Filipino adobo) and we absolutely loved it.”October 2025
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Beef carnitas Net +1
“We got a burrito bowl with beef carnitas and a steak burrito. They both tasted great as the carnitas was seasoned well and the burrito was wrapped perfectly.”
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Review excerpts
“We got a burrito bowl with beef carnitas and a steak burrito. They both tasted great as the carnitas was seasoned well and the burrito was wrapped perfectly.”October 2024
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Burrito bowl with beef carnitas Net +1
“We got a burrito bowl with beef carnitas and a steak burrito. They both tasted great as the carnitas was seasoned well and the burrito was wrapped perfectly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We got a burrito bowl with beef carnitas and a steak burrito. They both tasted great as the carnitas was seasoned well and the burrito was wrapped perfectly.”October 2024
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Chicken bowl Net +1
“We really liked the chicken bowl. Subtle taste. Must try”
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Review excerpts
“We really liked the chicken bowl. Subtle taste. Must try”July 2026
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Chicken burrito bowl Net +1
“1. Chicken Burrito Bowl (7/10) - The quality was great and the quantity was decent. It was generously loaded with chicken but the flavours were missing for some reason.”
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Review excerpts
“1. Chicken Burrito Bowl (7/10) - The quality was great and the quantity was decent. It was generously loaded with chicken but the flavours were missing for some reason.”June 2025
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Crispy tacos Net +1
“I personally liked the crispy tacos and the burrito. Salad bowl was fine but burrito brought out the best.”
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Review excerpts
“I personally liked the crispy tacos and the burrito. Salad bowl was fine but burrito brought out the best.”December 2025
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Rice bowl Net +1
“The rice bowl was great!”
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Review excerpts
“The rice bowl was great!”December 2024
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Salad bowl with chicken, black beans, fajita, pico de gallo and hot salsa Net +1
“I got a salad bowl with chicken, black beans, fajita, pico de gallo and hot salsa — really fresh, good flavour and very satisfying. Price was 47 AED which is pretty well priced, maybe slightly on the expensive side, and guacamole is an extra 12 AED which I think is quite high — but overall still worth it for the quality and experience.”
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Review excerpts
“I got a salad bowl with chicken, black beans, fajita, pico de gallo and hot salsa — really fresh, good flavour and very satisfying. Price was 47 AED which is pretty well priced, maybe slightly on the expensive side, and guacamole is an extra 12 AED which I think is quite high — but overall still worth it for the quality and experience.”November 2025
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Steak burrito Net +1
“We got a burrito bowl with beef carnitas and a steak burrito. They both tasted great as the carnitas was seasoned well and the burrito was wrapped perfectly.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We got a burrito bowl with beef carnitas and a steak burrito. They both tasted great as the carnitas was seasoned well and the burrito was wrapped perfectly.”October 2024
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Steak tacos Net +1
“Tried the steak tacos at Chipotle JBR and they did not disappoint! 🌮✨ The steak was juicy and flavorful, the toppings were fresh, and everything came together perfectly. Super filling without feeling too heavy. Definitely coming back for these again. 😋🌯”
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Review excerpts
“Tried the steak tacos at Chipotle JBR and they did not disappoint! 🌮✨ The steak was juicy and flavorful, the toppings were fresh, and everything came together perfectly. Super filling without feeling too heavy. Definitely coming back for these again. 😋🌯”July 2026
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Vegan burrito Net +1
“I enjoyed the vegan burrito, guacamole & chips.”
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Review excerpts
“I enjoyed the vegan burrito, guacamole & chips.”October 2024
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Tacos Net 0
Mixed feedback
“First time to try Chipotle and it didn’t disappoint! We ordered burrito and taco and both were so good. The staff were all nice esp. Jenalyn who helped us for our takeaway. Definitely will come back again!!”
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Review excerpts
“First time to try Chipotle and it didn’t disappoint! We ordered burrito and taco and both were so good. The staff were all nice esp. Jenalyn who helped us for our takeaway. Definitely will come back again!!”November 2025
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Pulled beef burritos Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered both chicken and pulled beef burritos - the works from rice, spicy beans, melted cheese, iceberg, guacamole, sour cream and more. It was one big heck of roll (of sorts) and looked intimidatingly heavy ... But surprisingly the mix didn't feel heavy at all. The taste was good but nothing mind-blowing... And while it felt light, I still couldn't finish. Even though I felt satiated, it didn't feel heavy on the stomach. Tonsum up, the food experience was ok nothing really to talk about.”
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What to Avoid (3)
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Chicken burrito Net −1
“2. Chicken Burrito (6/10) - Unlike the Burrito Bowl, the burrito hardly had any chicken and again it lacked flavours. But the quantity was good!”
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Critical review excerpts
“2. Chicken Burrito (6/10) - Unlike the Burrito Bowl, the burrito hardly had any chicken and again it lacked flavours. But the quantity was good!”June 2025
“To keep costs down, we opted for a vegetarian bowl and a chicken burrito without any additional toppings. The restaurant offers self-service ordering machines, which was convenient. Unfortunately, the portion sizes seemed smaller than expected for the price, leaving us a bit disappointed.”October 2024
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Chips Net −1
“The only downside was the chips; they tasted bland and somewhat raw, which was a bit disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The only downside was the chips; they tasted bland and somewhat raw, which was a bit disappointing.”November 2024
“The chips are pretty underwhelming but overall the food was good though a bit overpriced.”October 2024
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Vegetarian bowl Net −1
“To keep costs down, we opted for a vegetarian bowl and a chicken burrito without any additional toppings. The restaurant offers self-service ordering machines, which was convenient. Unfortunately, the portion sizes seemed smaller than expected for the price, leaving us a bit disappointed.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“To keep costs down, we opted for a vegetarian bowl and a chicken burrito without any additional toppings. The restaurant offers self-service ordering machines, which was convenient. Unfortunately, the portion sizes seemed smaller than expected for the price, leaving us a bit disappointed.”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Skip app delivery. For delivery, consider ordering another way: one customer waited 1 hour 40 minutes, cancelled and was still waiting for a refund.
Avoid peak time. Visit outside busy evening periods if you want to reduce the chance of queuing or struggling to find a seat.
Use self-checkout. The self-checkout machines can help you get past the long ordering queue more quickly.
Validate parking. If driving, keep your receipt and ask about validation for the basement parking.
Check order mode. When ordering at a machine, confirm dine-in or takeaway because one customer said it defaulted to takeaway.
Ask about drinks. If dining in, ask about the unlimited-drinks option and its small additional charge.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence - Dubai
Marsa Dubai - Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
App-based delivery caused one customer to wait 1 hour 40 minutes before cancelling and chasing a refund.
Long queues
Peak evening visits can involve a queue, although some reviewers said it moved steadily.
Inconsistent temperature
One diner received cold chicken, meat and rice, making the meal difficult to eat.
Price concerns
Some diners felt portions were small or the meal was expensive compared with the quality and local alternatives.
Uneven seasoning
A bowl was too salty for one reviewer, while another found the flavours too mild and lacking.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
12 AED
guacamole
“Price was 47 AED which is pretty well priced, maybe slightly on the expensive side, and guacamole is an extra 12 AED which I think is quite high — but overall still worth it for the quality and experience”Google review · November 2025
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The Bottom Line
Chipotle in Jumeirah Beach Residence is a build-your-own Mexican restaurant: choose a bowl, burrito, salad or tacos, then add protein, rice, beans, toppings and sauces. The chicken bowl, steak tacos and barbacoa are among the more useful dishes to consider, while the vegan burrito gives plant-based diners a clear option. Meals are assembled in front of you and can be customised substantially.
The strongest theme in the reviews is fresh food with filling portions. Several diners liked the chicken and barbacoa, and one described the portions as so large that they could not finish. The restaurant also has indoor and outdoor seating, with reviews mentioning views towards JBR beach and Ain Dubai.
Staff are often described as friendly and helpful, particularly when explaining the choices to first-time visitors. There are a few practical cautions. Evening visits can mean a queue and limited seating, though self-checkout may help.
Delivery through the app produced a particularly frustrating 1-hour-40-minute wait for one customer. Pricing is not universally seen as good value: one review recorded a 47 AED salad bowl and a 12 AED guacamole add-on, while others found portions small for the price. A dine-in unlimited-drinks option and validated basement parking are worth asking about.