Chipotle calories

Chipotle Tacos Calories & Macros

Chipotle tacos come in an order of three, in either crispy corn shells or soft flour tortillas. The shells are one serving, and the fillings are scooped across all three.

The builds below show a light, a classic and a loaded taco order.

Example Chipotle tacos builds

Three example builds. Open any of them in the calculator to change it.

Light chicken tacos

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Crispy shells with chicken, salsa and lettuce.

Calories: 420
Protein: 35g
Carbs: 35g
Fat: 16g

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Steak soft tacos

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Soft flour tortillas with steak, cheese and salsa.

Calories: 530
Protein: 33g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 21g

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Loaded carnitas tacos

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Carnitas with corn salsa, cheese, sour cream and guacamole.

Calories: 950
Protein: 39g
Carbs: 57g
Fat: 61.5g

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Build your own tacos

What adds the most calories

The ten highest-calorie ingredients you can add to a Chipotle tacos, per serving.

Highest-calorie Chipotle ingredients for a tacos
Ingredient	Serving	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat	Fiber	Sodium
Soft Flour Taco Tortillas	3 tortillas	240	6g	38g	7g	1g	460mg
Guacamole	3.5 oz	230	2g	8g	22g	6g	370mg
Carnitas	4 oz	210	23g	0g	12g	0g	450mg
White Rice	4 oz	210	4g	40g	4g	1g	350mg
Brown Rice	4 oz	210	4g	36g	6g	2g	190mg
Crispy Corn Taco Shells	3 shells	210	3g	30g	9g	3g	0mg
Chicken	4 oz	180	32g	0g	7g	0g	310mg
Barbacoa	4 oz	170	24g	2g	7g	1g	530mg
Steak	4 oz	150	21g	1g	6g	0g	330mg
Sofritas	4 oz	150	8g	9g	10g	3g	560mg

Tips for lowering the calories

Crispy corn shells have fewer calories and carbs than soft flour tortillas.
Tacos are an easy way to keep portions moderate.
Beans and rice are optional extras that add up quickly.

Chipotle tacos: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a Chipotle tacos?

It depends on the build. A steak soft tacos has 530 calories, 33g protein, 45g carbs and 21g fat. The light chicken tacos has 420 calories and the loaded carnitas tacos has 950.

How can I lower the calories in a Chipotle tacos?

Ask for light portions of rice, cheese, sour cream and guacamole, and use fajita veggies, romaine and salsa for volume. These are the ingredients that move the total the most.

Are these numbers exact?

They are estimates from ingredient-level nutrition data. Real portions vary by who is serving you, so treat the totals as a close guide.

Other Chipotle meals

Values as of October 2026, based on ingredient-level nutrition information. Real portions vary, so totals are estimates. Macroline is not affiliated with Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. How the numbers work.