Copy Cat Recipe - Chipotle's Guacamole (2024)

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  • sandra

    hi, does 1/8 cup of lemon and lime juice mean 1/8 cup of each, or mix the juice and use 1/8 cup of it? thanks
    Sandra

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      Not of each
      80% lime
      20% Lemon

  • Chipotle Goddess

    Hi! It sounds perfect, baring one thing: Chipotle puts salt in theirs as well. Normally 3 tablespoons for a batch, so I would recommend a pinch. Otherwise, that’s a fantastic copy!
    Cheers!

    • Rick

      He says pinch of salt!!!

  • NANCY

    I just made this and my hubby and I LOVE it!! I wouldn’t change a thing, although, I didn’t measure anything!! I do have one question, this is the first time I have ever used cilantro, do I chop it while it is still on the stems?

    • Budget Savvy Diva

      I am so glad you liked it 🙂 You can eat the stems in cilantro – I usually only use the leaves.

      • NANCY

        How do you chop just the leaves? Thats what I did, but I wasn’t able to get them very finely chopped.

        • Budget Savvy Diva

          I actually have a herb knife. Basically take all the leaves and squish them together and cut them as finely as possible… I hope that helps.

          • Lindsey

            Thanks for the recipe! You can also use kitchen scissors to cut up parsley or cilantro leaves. Very easy!

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  • Gloria

    Hi, just for clarification is it 80% lime or lemon because in the recipe you have it listed as Lemon then Lime (80-20) but in an above comment you have it as Lime then Lemon. The original makes me think that it should be 80 percent lemon as lemon is the first listed.

    • Jackie

      I was wondering the same thing!

      • Diane

        Me too…it could be listed lime/lemon (80/20) or lime (80%) lemon (20%) Also, it might be easier to use measuring spoons…just a thought. After going through several recipes this is the one I’m going to try.

  • Stacy

    How much does this serve? Just wondering if I need to double

    • Regina

      Yes, I was also wondering how many people does this serve?

      • Budget Savvy Diva

        about 4

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  • Lindsay

    I made this a month ago and can’t wait to make it again. Fantastic!

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  • alexus1325

    I see you placed your wooden cutting board on top of a hot stove element. Apparently, we are kitchen sisters 😛 Anyway, I wonder just how much a difference the cilantro makes, as I’ve been making guac for years without it.

    • Wendy

      Cilantro makes it AmAzInG! Try it, it gives it a fresh taste.

  • Lindsay N.

    This looks amazing!

    Very easy and straight forward. I’m a total guacamole addict so I’ll be making this very soon.

  • Vita @ Juicer Depot

    So glad I found this. I love anything Chipotle makes. Can’t wait to try it.

  • Katherine

    I made this and the rice two days ago. It was a hit! The husband and I went out of our comfort zone with the cilantro lime rice, but was surprised how much we liked it. I will be making it again next week 🙂 Thanks to you BSD I can cook and have my husband like it 😉

  • Stefanie

    Bacon! I thought they used bacon as well?

  • Geri

    When you say chopped jalapeno – is that with or without the seeds? I know if I like spicy use the seeds, but what does Chipolte do?

    • Watson

      Without the seeds

  • Donna M

    Amazing. I didn’t even measure anything and also left out the jalapenos and it was amazing! Thanks for the great recipe. I was wondering how to cut the cilantro but I saw the answer above. I will try that next time because my cilantro wasn’t very fine but it was still good. Made crock pot chicken taco meat and ate it with this yummy guacamole.

    • Watson

      Awww thank you for commenting what you thought – you rock!

  • Bee

    as an employee of chipotle, you’re recipe is 100% accurate! i love this stuff and i’m so glad it’s gluten & GMO free (in the store we only use organic 🙂 ) thanks for posting!

  • Allie Talley

    I’ve been looking for a copy cat of Chipotle’s guac! Everyone that I find doesn’t taste quite the same 🙁 This is on my list next to try!

  • Jenn Westad

    OMG…I go there just for the guac. YES!

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  • Linda

    We are doing a guacamole roundup on Friday for Guacamole Day and wondered if we could include this delicious recipe and picture in our post. There would be a link for the recipe to your post along with your blogs name.
    Thanks so much.

    • Sara

      Feel free to use it

  • Eila O'Hara

    Hello,

    Can you just clarify the 1/8 cup lemon and lime juice? I know its 80% lime and 20% lemon BUT does that mean I fill up my cup 80% full with lime juice and then fill it the rest of the way with lemon? How do I know what is 80%?

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  • Carole

    So. Here’s my secret. Texas Native y’all, so i know my guac.

    Ditch the lemon/lime juice. Yep. i said it.
    i use an orange. An orange y’all, an orange. Just squeeze it in bit by bit. Too much lime or lemon juice has ruined too many of my guacs… So! One day i realized! Orange! Citrus! Same thang!

    i have never made a batch of Guac differently since. From guac for 2 to 16. For reals.

    So, that’s a true Texans secret. An orange. That simple.

    i honestly don’t put anything except Avacados, Garlic, Orange Juice and salt in my Guac. I get raves. My dad ate a whole bowl by himself last week. That’s a super high compliment in my book!

    But Chipotle Guac is awesome too! Thanks BSD!!! <3

  • Joni

    I just discovered this guacamole from my niece and have made it several times since the beginning of May! Thank you for sharing it it is awesome!

Copy Cat Recipe - Chipotle's Guacamole (2024)

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What is Chipotle's guacamole made of? ›

Unlike fake versions which have included add-ins like garlic or tomatoes, Chipotle's guac uses just six ingredients: avocados, lime juice, cilantro, red onion, jalapeño and kosher salt.

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Why is Chipotle's guac so good? ›

He makes about four to six large bowls of the mix a day. Then he answered the question on everyone's mind: “Why is the guac so expensive?” “Our avocados are high quality and we only use hand-cut ingredients. Many restaurants don't use avocados for their guac,” he claimed.

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How is Chipotle's guacamole so green? ›

How does Chipotle make guacamole? The recipe is avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. It doesn't turn brown because after it's made and put into pans, it gets covered with plastic wrap pressed into it. Oxygen is what causes avocado to turn brown, and the plastic keeps the air out.

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What avocados does Chipotle use? ›

We use only Hass avocados because they're the creamiest, most delicious of all avocado varieties. They're dark green and bumpy on the outside and velvety smooth on the inside, with a high fat content - but the good kind (whew). Every morning we mash the avocados by hand and make batches of guac from scratch.

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Why doesn t Chipotle guacamole turn brown? ›

Store-bought guacamole usually has a co*cktail of preservatives which keep it from browning, and when you make guac at home, usually it's eaten within the hour. We can't make guac every hour - we make it every few hours, and the lemon/lime juice keeps it from browning too badly within that time frame.

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Does Chipotle make their own guac? ›

A Chipotle employee on TikTok just took to the app to share two videos about how Chipotle makes its guacamole, revealing that at least some stores make all of the day's guacamole in one large batch, then store the reserves in the refrigerator until they need more.

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Why does Chipotle guacamole taste different? ›

The TikToker affirms Bauze's statements in another video from the same series, explaining that Chipotle uses high-quality avocados and only hand-cut ingredients. He attributes to these factors the higher cost of the guac compared to other restaurants, while Today credits them with the delicious taste.

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Why does Chipotle guacamole turn brown so fast? ›

"The flesh of the avocado oxidizes quickly — much like a cut apple — which changes the color. The addition of citric acid, like from lime juice in your guac can help delay this process but will not completely prevent it," she says.

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Why do restaurants charge extra for guacamole? ›

There's also the cost of labor to turn those avocados into guacamole. A Chipotle executive told Reader's Digest its restaurants typically have two to three employees dedicated to guac prep each morning. All those extra steps — growing and shipping avocados, and mashing them into guacamole — are passed on to you.

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Does Chipotle put milk in their guac? ›

Chips with salsa or chips with guacamole are two menu items that do not have dairy. In terms of individual food items, there are no milk-based ingredients in any of their meats, beans, taco shells, chips, or tortillas.

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What is the creamy ingredient to keep guacamole green? ›

The lactic acid in sour cream acts very much like the ascorbic acid in limes in combating the oxidizing enzymes in avocados. The process and result is similar: spread a thin layer of sour cream onto a smooth surface of guacamole and cover with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface.

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Why isn't my guacamole creamy? ›

So here is a tip to make your guacamole even creamier without adding mayonnaise or sour cream, as some recipe suggest: add some chopped tomatoes. Ripe tomatoes not only add a subtle acidity and freshness, they also add a tiny bit of liquid, which will make the guacamole even creamier!

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Are there onions in Chipotle guacamole? ›

Why is guacamole at Chipotle so expensive? The recipe is avocado, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. It doesn't turn brown because after it's made and put into pans, it gets covered with plastic wrap pressed into it.

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Who supplies Chipotle avocados? ›

While the US gets most of its avocados from Mexico, it also imports the fruit from Peru, Colombia, the Dominican Republic and other countries. Chipotle said last quarter that for the first time, it sourced the majority of its avocados from Peru.

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Is the Chipotle guac healthy? ›

Avocados are nutrient-dense and filled with heart-healthy fats and fiber (three times as much as the brown rice) that help make your bowl satisfying. While the guacamole does deliver 230 calories, if you love guac, we still think it's worth the extra $$$ and calories for the nutrition and flavor boost.

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Is avocado from Chipotle healthy? ›

Chipotle uses Hass avocados, which are high in monounsaturated fat (6.7 grams per half avocado). This has been linked to preventing heart disease and lowering blood pressure. Due to the fat content, avocados are calorie-rich, so if you're monitoring your weight, consider a half serving.

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How does Chipotle get their avocados? ›

We get most of them from Mexico, but we will shift where we'll get more of them within the next month or so from California. Later in the summer and in the fall, we get them from Peru and Colombia.

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What is authentic guacamole made from? ›

Authentic guacamole doesn't contain fillers and unnecessary ingredients. All you need is avocados, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Easy and delicious!

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