The Chipotle high protein menu launched in the UK on 13 January 2026, following a US launch the month before, with protein cups, an adobo chicken taco and double-protein bowls and burritos.
Quick answer
- UK launch date: 13 January 2026.
- Items: high-protein cups (adobo chicken or steak), adobo chicken taco, double-protein bowl, double-protein burrito.
- Reported prices: single chicken taco £2.95; adobo chicken cup from £3.65 at selected locations.
- Ordering: the range can be ordered digitally through Chipotle’s delivery and ordering partners.
Chipotle high protein menu: what is on it
QSR Media reports that Chipotle’s UK high-protein range launched on 13 January 2026. The items named are:
| Item | Reported price |
|---|---|
| High-protein cup with adobo chicken | From £3.65 at selected locations |
| High-protein cup with steak | Not stated |
| Adobo chicken taco | £2.95 for a single taco |
| Double-protein bowl | Not stated |
| Double-protein burrito | Not stated |
The article does not state grams of protein or other nutrition figures for any item, so we do not quote any. For nutrition, check Chipotle’s own nutrition information before ordering.
How to order the Chipotle high protein menu
- Use Chipotle’s app, website or delivery partners. The report says the full range can be ordered digitally.
- Check that your restaurant is one of the “selected locations” for the cup pricing quoted above.
- Compare with the standard bowls and burritos on our Chipotle UK menu and prices guide.
How the new range compares with older bowl prices
A 2024 article on Chipotle’s European newsroom listed bowls such as the Protein Pump Bowl at £11.80, the Vegan Bowl at £8.65 and the Keto Bowl at £11.85. Those are older prices, but they show that the new cups and tacos are positioned as smaller, lower-priced options. See Chipotle UK locations and openings for how the UK estate has grown.
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What counts as a high-protein order
Chipotle has long let customers build their own bowls, so a high-protein order is mostly about choices: a double portion of protein, beans, and skipping or limiting rice and tortilla. The January 2026 UK launch we cover here packaged protein-forward items such as an adobo chicken taco and a protein cup so the idea is easier to order. Because we only quote figures Chipotle or reliable press have published, we do not estimate grams of protein; use the nutrition information on the official site for exact numbers.
How to build a protein-forward order yourself
- Choose a bowl or salad base instead of a burrito to avoid the tortilla.
- Ask for a double portion of your chosen protein, noting that this can cost extra.
- Add beans for additional plant protein.
- Limit high-calorie extras such as queso and sour cream if you are watching calories.
- Check the official nutrition calculator before you order.
Chipotle in the UK
According to Wikipedia, Chipotle’s first European restaurant opened in London in May 2010 and the chain had 19 UK locations, 17 of them in London, as of February 2024. For locations see Chipotle UK locations and openings and for the main menu see Chipotle UK menu and prices.
Questions to ask before you order
| Question | Why |
|---|---|
| Is the range available at my restaurant? | The launch reported selected locations |
| Is the price the same in-store and on delivery? | Delivery menus are often higher |
| Do I want rice or a salad base? | Changes calories and fullness |
Price check: what the reported figures tell us
| Item | Reported price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Adobo chicken taco | £2.95 for a single taco | January 2026 launch reporting |
| Adobo chicken protein cup | From £3.65 | Selected locations |
At £2.95 per taco, three tacos would cost £8.85 on the reported single price, which is our arithmetic and ignores any multi-buy pricing. A protein cup at £3.65 is a smaller, lower-cost way to add protein to a meal than a full bowl.
Who the range suits
- People who want a protein-led snack rather than a full burrito.
- Gym-goers who track protein and want a convenient option.
- Anyone building a larger order who wants to add a small extra portion.
- Customers who prefer to see a fixed price rather than build a bowl and watch the total rise.
Timeline
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 13 July 1993 | Chipotle founded in Denver by Steve Ells | Wikipedia |
| May 2010 | First European restaurant opens in London | Wikipedia |
| 13 January 2026 | High-protein range reported in the UK | QSR Media |
Key takeaways
- Reported prices: £2.95 for a single taco, from £3.65 for a cup.
- Availability may be limited to selected locations.
- Use the nutrition calculator for exact protein.
Protein, calories and the trade-offs
People chasing protein often forget that the sauces, rice and tortilla in a burrito can add more calories than the protein itself. A smaller protein-focused item such as a taco or a cup gives you the main ingredient with less of the carbohydrate bulk, which is why chains market them to gym-goers. The trade-off is that a cup or taco is less filling than a full burrito, so many customers order two items or add a side. When you decide, compare the item you would normally buy with the new item on calories, protein and price, using the nutrition tool on the official site rather than assumptions.
It also helps to think about timing. A protein-focused snack after training or at mid-afternoon fits better than a large meal, while a full bowl suits lunch. If you are cutting calories, the lower-calorie option is not always the cheapest per gram of protein, so price per portion is only one factor.
Summary: Chipotle high protein menu
In short, Chipotle high protein menu details can change, so confirm them at your restaurant before you order. This Chipotle high protein menu guide lists dated sources so you can judge how current each figure is. If you are comparing Chipotle high protein menu across chains, use our hub pages for like-for-like context. We review this Chipotle high protein menu page when official sources change. Bookmark this Chipotle high protein menu page and check the last-reviewed date at the top.
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Sources and method
Facts on this page come from the sources below, checked on 3 November 2026. Where a source did not state a year or a branch, we say so rather than guess.
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