Chipotle (283 Washington St.)

This downtown Boston Chipotle is a quick-service stop for burritos, burrito bowls, tacos and salads, built to order in front of each customer. Diners choose from rice, beans, grilled chicken, steak and other proteins, a range of salsas, cheese, sour cream and guacamole. The approach is to use high-quality raw ingredients and classic cooking techniques, so a fast meal still feels freshly made rather than like a typical fast-food experience.

Chipotle began in 1993 with a single restaurant and a simple goal: show that food served fast did not have to be a fast-food experience. More than three decades later, the company’s Food With Integrity philosophy still guides how it sources ingredients raised with respect for animals, farmers and the environment. Its guacamole starts with whole ripe avocados mashed by hand through the day, and its chips are seasoned by hand.

What to Know

• Orders can be placed online for pickup or delivery.
• Catering is available for groups from 6 to 200 people.
• Chipotle Rewards members can unlock free food.
• Featured items such as Pollo Asado grilled chicken rotate through the menu.
• The restaurant is listed by the Downtown Boston Alliance.