tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post7923477137647171151..comments2024-01-05T00:49:09.654-06:00Comments on DallasEats: Freebirds Vs. Chipotle: In this Battle, Everyone WinsRobinBranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08489541029655409518noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-54675379562265870362014-01-11T14:10:01.825-06:002014-01-11T14:10:01.825-06:00you are clearly blind if you think chipotle has mo...you are clearly blind if you think chipotle has more choices, lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-69169499491345535562013-02-13T16:03:36.475-06:002013-02-13T16:03:36.475-06:00I love the Freebirds vs Chipotle debate. My wife ...I love the Freebirds vs Chipotle debate. My wife and I are equally baffled by it. <br /><br />I had a similar experience to the writer -- had Freebirds when I was in high school when visiting A&M -- moved to Austin in college, had it there -- thought it was amazing - and then moved back to DFW and found Chipotle.<br /><br />In the past few years, I went back to an Austin Freebirds, and even tried it up here.<br /><br />What I found is that no matter how many ingredients they have (and having a wife who loves to share means I could try more) -- none of the ingredients 'sang'. It was extremely bland in comparison to the bright notes in Chipotle's food. The selection is overrated because the ingredients are just not great.<br /><br />On a sidenote -- qdoba as someone else mentioned is alright. They just closed our location (Southlake) and I had the exact same opinion as Classy & Sassy -- it was like Chipotle but with the volume turned down. Exactly. Less flavor... less energy...<br /><br />Chipotle's 'new' corn tortillas are amazing ... and Freebirds claim to fame -is- variety. It's important to not get variety confused with quality.<br /><br />I can't figure out the Fuzzy Taco's thing though ... I have eaten there far too many times and while it's different than Chipotle/Freebirds/qdoba -- the food is stupidly bland and inconsistent...<br /><br />If anyone reading ever has the pleasure of visiting Costa Vida in Colleyville -- they have meat that literally sings... similar in some ways to Planet Burrito (which this article reminds me I need to go out and try again).Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708218157475736024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-12879716631291867432012-07-13T15:56:13.767-06:002012-07-13T15:56:13.767-06:00"Chipotle is the clear winner for me. Better ..."Chipotle is the clear winner for me. Better quality, better ingredients, better selection, and better presentation."<br /><br />I don't have a dog in this fight, but I'm totally baffled how you could say that Chipotle has better selection. In what respect? Chipotle does a few things and does them well, whereas Freebirds assaults you with a mind-boggling assortment of ingredients. How is this a worse selection?giantslorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16520171809045089172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-1734906932022458992012-06-09T18:25:10.768-06:002012-06-09T18:25:10.768-06:00I have worked at both chipotle and freebirds and b...I have worked at both chipotle and freebirds and by all means i would go with freebirds hands down the food is fresh and made everyday no microwaves. The cooks come in at seven in the morning everyday ....freebirds has alot more options and is vegetarian friendly not to mention the grassfeed steak and horomone free chicken but you get a ton of options . Its alot more laid back and you dont have to get the same old same old stuff. Chipotle for me was short lived if you have seen how the food is before its out in the line you wouldn't return....not fresh or sanitary.....i do not work at these corporations anymore but from an inside view i will always get my food at freebirdsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-68845468405646154492012-04-12T20:06:01.238-06:002012-04-12T20:06:01.238-06:00Closest* if* my apologies for typos.Closest* if* my apologies for typos.chipotle lovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-40052427421037959012012-04-12T19:57:00.408-06:002012-04-12T19:57:00.408-06:00I tried fb for the first time the other day becaus...I tried fb for the first time the other day because the kids on the campus said it was better than chipotle....I live for chipotle and I am a little crushed they don't have one in this area....every summer I go home to D.C I feel the need to eat chipotle almost every other day to make up for not having one in the Orange, lake Charles, port authur, beaumont area....the closet one you will find is two full hours away in Houston , Texas....screaming to the top of my lungs that sucks....my experience with fb was some what disappointing....I seriously question the sanitation of the place...before it was fb it was geo burritos and to be honest its the same funky , dark, dingy atmosphere....it you want quality ingredients like fresh veggies and quality meats step into the light and go to chipotle...clean environment outstanding taste. Another thing that bothered me about fb is there were no customers in the the store ...chipotle line is always out the door...one has no way of knowing how long that food has been sitting around at fb but you actually see the workers cooking fresh cilantro rice at chipotle and chopping more meat and fresh ingredients while you place your order....Chipotle rules.....enough said...chipotle lovernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-58909738885819304072012-03-17T10:45:54.427-06:002012-03-17T10:45:54.427-06:00Chipotle>FBChipotle>FBMelvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340512009231557784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-15492786482103555752012-03-17T10:42:40.722-06:002012-03-17T10:42:40.722-06:00Chipotle>FBChipotle>FBMelvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04340512009231557784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-60654255529640325652011-08-05T02:40:15.092-06:002011-08-05T02:40:15.092-06:00Omg is this even a comparison? Have y'all ever...Omg is this even a comparison? Have y'all ever heard of quality vs quantity? The quality of a chipotle burrito are like none other! The ingredients are so fresh, the rice is on a class of it's own, the chicken kills any meat freebirds has. When you bite into a chipotle burrito they're so many incredible different taste from fresh ingredients! I get insulted when someone compares chipotle to freebirds. I feel like people who think freebirds is better literally have a tasting disability, and if you base it on the fact that freebirds has more variety you're an idiot! When you base it on the actual quality of the food you're buying it isn't even a comparison! CHIPOTLE OR DIE!Santinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-47637588095896607302011-07-27T19:58:52.504-06:002011-07-27T19:58:52.504-06:00I like things better about both places. I like Chi...I like things better about both places. I like Chipotles roast meat better than FB steak chunks but I like FB tortillas and refried beans and grilled onions better. I like Chipotle value better with a good size burrito for $5.50 where as you have to get FB's super $8.00 plus to get a man size burrito. Both are good only once in Arlington TX I thought FB wasn't very good. I like that Qdoba has queso cheese for theirs but they are still 3rd choice to me..danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795486507169026345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-8556134605105822702011-07-05T12:21:24.321-06:002011-07-05T12:21:24.321-06:00Freebirds is the clear winner in my book. The sele...Freebirds is the clear winner in my book. The selection of ingredients is so broad, the meats taste better, the flavored tortillas are a big plus, and the staff is very friendly.<br /><br />I get the Freebird size with cayenne tortilla, chicken, colby/jack cheese mix, regular rice (Chipotle only offers rice that has been smothered with cilantro) no beans, death sauce, roasted garlic, red onions, extra meat (steak) and sour cream. It's expensive ($9.35 because of the double meat and sour cream) but it beats any $10 mexican meal I've ever had anywhere else!<br /><br />Chipotle is just too cookie-cutter. 1 type of tortilla, 2 types of beans, 1 type of cheese, etc...WesFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-47806310231326981482011-06-13T11:51:54.878-06:002011-06-13T11:51:54.878-06:00So far I like Chipotle better but I don't feel...So far I like Chipotle better but I don't feel like I've given Freebirds enough of a chance; I haven't tried enough combinations yet; I may find the magic combination at Freebirds that will make me change my burrito allegience. <br />As I see it Chipotle does a few things better. While sometimes Chipotle stuffs their burrito too full and the tortilla being too small to contain it overflows Freebirds uses too big a tortilla and you end up with a big wad of tortilla on both ends. Chipotle's rice is better than Freebirds cilantro rice though I haven't tried Freebirds Mexican rice. Chipotle's corn salsa and hot salsa are both delicious and better than any sauce I've tried at Freebirds (though I haven't tried them all yet). Chipotle's lime tortilla chips are much better than Freebirds. Haven't ordered Freebird's guacamole but so far Chipotle's is the best fast food guac I found. The only thing I like better at Freebirds is that they have chopped red onions on the line; wish Chipotle had them too.<br />Planet Burrito didn't impress me at all, Baja Fresh is far too bland for my tastes and I haven't tried Qdoba yet.Al Dentehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12828407395018461322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-78382339241436219382010-09-08T13:25:56.219-06:002010-09-08T13:25:56.219-06:00I love both as well (just ate a Chipotle burrito) ...I love both as well (just ate a Chipotle burrito) but I'd give a slight edge to Freebirds. <br /><br />With Chipotle, most of the flavor comes from the salsa, as the meat/beans/rice are not exactly bursting with flavor. This is why I get the hot salsa with pico etc, so that my burrito will have some flavor. <br /><br />With Freebirds, the meat (steak) actually tastes well-marinated. Also, from my experience, the other ingredients were more flavorful as well. Each bite has many strong flavors, which equals a great burrito.Anishnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-4651895743266061382010-05-12T11:11:56.204-06:002010-05-12T11:11:56.204-06:00Anonymous said...
FreeBirds: way bigger selec...Anonymous said...<br /><br /> FreeBirds: way bigger selection, legal citizens of the US staff, and laid back.<br /><br /> Chipotle: McDonalds owned, enough said.<br /><br /> October 14, 2009 12:24 AM<br /><br />Just found this post and was having a discussion with my co-worker. Anyway, looks like "Anonymous" doesn't keep with the times. McDonald's sold off Chipotle in 2006:<br /><br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chipotle_Mexican_Grill<br /><br />FreeBirds may have size to their burritos, but anyone can just put mild ingredients together and wrap it up. I definitely agree with C&S.iandylihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260207613445528886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-91325755121882283192010-02-24T12:00:50.233-06:002010-02-24T12:00:50.233-06:00Just found this post because I was currently writi...Just found this post because I was currently writing about how much FB sucks and Chipotle is better. I think people like FB because it appears to be "different" "against the grain" with all them beardy hipsters working there. My bf used to go to FB at college station ALL THE TIME and so when I told him I liked Chipotle more, he was speechless. I just think Chipotle has ingredients that you are able to taste separately and FB's it all runs togetherXtinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459935362237974276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-76451328586675176382009-10-30T20:06:02.883-06:002009-10-30T20:06:02.883-06:00FREEBIRDS ALL THE WAY!
The food is excellent. Of ...FREEBIRDS ALL THE WAY!<br /><br />The food is excellent. Of course not perfect just like any other place.. but freebirds does bring a sort of vibe you can't find anywhere else. Friendly staff, great atmosphere (John Lennon on the wall!! oh boy!!), HUGE burritos (how they fit so much in one tortilla-I'll never know) and the best damn hot sauce in town!!<br /><br />I'm going for seconds...<br /><br />:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-6423259429934218942009-10-14T00:24:16.270-06:002009-10-14T00:24:16.270-06:00FreeBirds: way bigger selection, legal citizens of...FreeBirds: way bigger selection, legal citizens of the US staff, and laid back.<br /><br />Chipotle: McDonalds owned, enough said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-36972163802031519102009-09-02T19:02:00.591-06:002009-09-02T19:02:00.591-06:00Freebirds wraps their burrito better, the staff is...Freebirds wraps their burrito better, the staff is friendlier and more knowledgeable, the selection is better (cyan pepper tortilla anyone?), there is cool foil art at each location, and most importantly Freebirds tastes significantly better.<br /><br />Chipotle's ingredients are mostly bland (with the notable exception of the corn salsa), the burritos are never wrapped properly, and the staff looks at me funny when I say "pico de gallo" forcing me to point to what they call "mild tomato salsa".<br /><br />I'm with Anonymous, there is simply no comparison. Every time I come back home to Texas Freebirds is one of my #1 stops.apshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102017989442434088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-1382318011291135802008-10-17T09:21:00.000-06:002008-10-17T09:21:00.000-06:00FREEBIRDS, FREEBIRDS, FREEBIRDS!!! There's just no...FREEBIRDS, FREEBIRDS, FREEBIRDS!!! There's just no comparison for me - they are not in the same class. I get tacos if I am forced to go to Chipotle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-84211307678007805602008-10-13T00:02:00.000-06:002008-10-13T00:02:00.000-06:00Gotta give it up for Chipotle as well! Food Qualit...Gotta give it up for Chipotle as well! Food Quality tops Freebird's many choices and sour cream from a squirt-gun turns me off too.BryanSayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06314997785174954874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-75176538803025035752008-10-10T19:17:00.000-06:002008-10-10T19:17:00.000-06:00I guess I just really don't care for those footbal...I guess I just really don't care for those football-sized burritos. I want a little bit of everything in each bite. But, those monsters are so big I really don't even think of them as proper burritos. Of course, I graduated high school in 1981. What do I know?!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-33664777980915219122008-10-10T08:06:00.000-06:002008-10-10T08:06:00.000-06:00I completely agree, FoodiePrincess. I am 100% in ...I completely agree, FoodiePrincess. I am 100% in Chipotle's corner. Their corn salsa alone is reason enough.<BR/><BR/>I've also discovered their soft tacos. I love them. They are filling enough and you don't feel like your stomach is going to burst after eating (which happens to me with the big burrito...why I can't just stop eating when I get full is another story).Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016654133887567206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-8863682774527905272008-10-10T08:04:00.000-06:002008-10-10T08:04:00.000-06:00People study in college???People study in college???Food Czarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10022712976908264807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-56943464059442034912008-10-09T17:39:00.000-06:002008-10-09T17:39:00.000-06:00I'm just shocked to learn that you were drinking i...I'm just shocked to learn that you were drinking in college. All that time we thought you were studying every night!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12170037478127774054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2000038578365941792.post-2013212317256139482008-10-09T10:24:00.000-06:002008-10-09T10:24:00.000-06:00I'm with C&S. I've been to Qdoba seve...I'm with C&S. I've been to Qdoba several times (there's one in Richardson right down the street from UTD), but I've never been particularly impressed. As soon as they opened the Chipotle at Campbell and 75, I stopped going there :P<BR/><BR/>I will have to check out Planet Burrito, though. That's too close to my office not to!RobinBranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08489541029655409518noreply@blogger.com