Wrapped Up: a Chipotle review

Mickey Thach - Reporter

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   As of September 10, 2025, Dyersburg’s newest fast-food restaurant, Chipotle, has been booming with business—but what is the hype?

   Since its grand opening, Chipotle has been a frequently visited restaurant by students and families, especially after school and sporting events. With long lines and full tables almost every evening, Chipotle has been a hot-spot for Dyersburg!

   Generally, Chipotle aims to serve healthier food options such as non-GMO corn tortillas and oils for cooking, and fresh, unprocessed ingredients, making it an even more appealing option to those looking for a fast-food restaurant that is not entirely unhealthy.

   Yesterday, September 30, 2025, I had the opportunity to taste what Dyersburg has been so excited about and my experience lived up to the hype. 

   Upon entering the restaurant, customers are met with a clean environment, welcoming atmosphere and lively music. Although the order lines are typically lengthy, the employees ensure that the lines move quickly while still creating customers’ orders efficiently. 

   Ultimately, customers are guaranteed to leave with satisfaction; and fortunately, I was not only able to witness other customers receive exceptional service from staff members, but I was able to experience it myself.

   During my visit, I ordered a burrito with brown rice, chicken, queso, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese and lettuce. 

   Despite experiencing frequent rushes throughout the day, the restaurant maintains fresh, warm and delicious ingredients! 

   For example, their golden brown rice was exceptional-with an adequate amount of chewiness and a subtle undertone of lime. Additionally, their chicken was warm, tender and extremely flavorful, with an overall smoky taste. To top it off, their varying vegetable options were cool and fresh, with their lettuce adding a crunchy contrast to the softness of the other ingredients in the burrito.

   Obviously, the burrito itself was awesome; however, being able to experience the employees craft the burrito made it taste even better. The crew members were generous with the servings, and ensured that I was receiving an adequate amount of filling in my burrito.

   Overall, my experience at Chipotle was more than just great; it was amazing. While enjoying the food was a major part of a great experience at Chipotle, being welcomed with a warm greeting and excellent hospitality made an even bigger impact on my experience.

   Chipotle has been the most popular restaurant in town, and I finally understand why. Visiting this restaurant at least once is a must, as it offers great food, excellent customer service, and a friendly atmosphere. Whether you are searching for a relaxed sit-in restaurant or a nice spot for a date, Chipotle is definitely the right place!