Man Orders Single Taco at Chipotle, Loads It With Toppings and Pays $8.90; Video Divides X
Yahoo • • business
Key Points:
- A viral video shows a man ordering a single soft taco "in a bowl" at Chipotle but requesting extra portions of nearly every topping, leading to a debate about whether this is smart ordering or exploiting workers.
- The man paid $8.90, covering only the upcharges for queso and guacamole, and argued with the cashier when charged for a full bowl instead of a taco.
- Many social media users criticized the man for taking advantage of the employee and contributing to higher prices, while some noted that the man likely did not save as much money as he believed.
- Chipotle's standard chicken bowl starts at $9.25, with extras like queso and guacamole costing around $3 each, making the man's claim of a $4 meal mathematically unlikely.
- This ordering tactic is not new; Chipotle previously blocked a similar viral hack in 2022 due to its negative impact on staff and customer experience, and the current method relies on employee discretion.