There seems to be no shortage of TikTok users who've criticized Chipotle for increasing prices. And other folks are less-than-impressed with the amount of food that they're getting lately.

However, there are folks who swear by the popular Mexican-style fast casual franchise, and have even provided helpful money saving tips that can help diners get the most bang for their buck while enjoying Chipotle's grub. Examples include this $5 quesadilla and this $5 burrito bowl. Just beware that these "hacks" may be the luck of the draw and could depend on whether or not the specific location you're visiting that day is "cool" or not.

And now fitness influencer and TikToker Joey Miuccio (@joeymiuccio) has shared a hack he swears gets him more meat when he orders double protein portions at the chain—every time. The method he's referring to is one that has circulated the internet before: Waiting to ask for double meat.

The "hack" is predicated on the psychology of the Chipotle employee knowing that there are two scoops of meat headed a customer's way instead of one. Joey says that if they're aware someone is going to order double meat, then they will probably skimp a bit on each pour. However, if they are thinking it's just a single scoop kind of deal, they they're going to more than likely give a heftier, full size pour.

So by waiting for the employee to "reveal their hand" when it comes to pour protein, they are then put on the spot to replicate the same pour amount for the second scoop, resulting in more protein for you, the patron.

Joey breaks it down in his clip: "If you're somebody that orders double meat at Chipotle this video is for you. I'm pretty sure I found this on TikTok but this is how you gotta do it. This is how you gotta make sure you get enough chicken. If you just walk up and you say yeah I want double chicken, double steak, they'll give it to you, but those scoops are gonna be small. I'm telling you, they, they shrink their scoop size because know you want two. So, what you do is let them do one scoop and then you say, oh I'm sorry can I get double chicken. Anyway, that's how I do my order every single time and I get more chicken. I'm telling you, if you haven't tried it, try it out."

@joeymiuccio Chipotle order hack #fyp #chipotle #eating ♬ All Eyes On Me - Instrumental - Dj Belite

The video has amassed more than 200,000 views since Nov. 16. One commenter found what seemed like a flaw in Joey's ordering technique. "They could easily just make the second scoop smaller lol," they wrote.

However, another user said that they have tried this same methodology when ordering their food at Chipotle and it worked like a charm for them: "100% accurate tested and true."

Someone else expressed that they couldn't seem to understand why the workers at the Chipotles they visit are so stingy with the portions they serve up. "Chipotle act like you’re taking from their personal stash," the user wrote.

Some other TikTokers responded with helpful tips of their own, like staying away from mobile ordering, because workers allegedly skimp on online orders. One user wrote, "Always order in the store too." There appears to be at least some truth to this statement as an employee for the chain has said that they were instructed by management to "half scoop" online orders, as it's believed there will be fewer complaints from folks who don't order their food in person.

This "hack" has been circulating the internet for a while, and was even criticized by a Reddit user who complained about it on the site's r/Chipotle sub. However, there are folks who've said that they've spotted a marked difference between the individual scoop amounts for double protein dishes versus single serving ones.

The Daily Dot has reached out to Chipotle and Joey via email for further comment.

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People of color have long known that they get discriminated against just based on their name for important things like jobs and home applications. This TikToker found that the discrimination translates all the way over to the quality of the food you get delivered.

But don't worry, she has a hack—cosplay as a white woman.

In the viral video, Sumayaaabdi (@harajukusue) urges people of color to change their names across their food delivery apps.

"If you're a person of color like me, stop using your ethnic-a** name, step one. When they see Abdrahim, Jama on the screen, they're gonna give you the bottom barrel food. Like it just is what it is," Sumayaaabdi says.

She only discovered this while with her sister who questioned why Sumayaaabdi was using her real name on Uber Eats. Her sister shared that she goes by "Hannah" on the delivery apps, and they give her the best food and customer service. And if she has a problem, they give her the refund she requested.

"Only because your name is Samantha and not Nadjma," Sumayaaabdi said.

Now, she exclusively goes by "Sue Walker" for pickup or delivery orders.

"When I tell you the bowl was so heavy. It was the best Chipotle bowl I've ever had in my whole f*cking life," she says.

Not only was it packed beautifully, but nothing was missing. When she puts her actual name—Sumayaaabdi—she says she gets missing ingredients and cold food.

She added that now she goes out of her way to place orders over the phone and waits to walk into restaurants so they don't catch on to the fact that she's cosplaying as a white woman.

"The longer they cannot see that you're a Black person, the better. Trust me. Trust me," she says.

The video has over 200,000 views and more than 1,000 views as of Wednesday morning.

"Bro same with lyfts - i even use a yt man’s name and say my bf pays for my ubers bc he’s concerned for my safety & comfort lmao it works," a top comment read.

@harajukusue Ordering food Hack !! As a POC #chipotle ♬ original sound - Sue🎀

"My name is Rabab and I’ve always used Bob," a person shared.

"I use “Keith Lee” been eating good ever since," a commenter said. It seems multiple people are also doing this with good results.

This isn't the first time a person has complained about incorrect or missing orders. The Daily Dot wrote about a woman whose two Tim Horton's breakfast sandwiches were woefully incorrect and a person who urged Chipotle locations to mark their out-of-stock items in the app.

The Daily Dot reached out to Sumayaaabdi and Chipotle for comment via email.

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A Chipotle customer in New York City declared a recent bad experience at the restaurant to be her last with the Mexican-inspired fast-casual chain. The final straw? An argument with the manager over the valid use of a QR code for free chips.

The TikTok video documenting the discontent comes from creator Your Lil Kebab (@your_lil_kebab). It has amassed more than 350,000 views and 28,800 likes since Saturday.

In it, the creator calls out a Chipotle location at 72nd and Amsterdam in New York's Upper West Side, at first faulting it for serving a friend fajitas when she asked for carnitas. She was willing to let that one slide, noting, "That's a valid error. They kind of sound similar. It's a little loud in there."

But the worker insisted the friend said fajitas, and ended up replacing it with what the creator characterized as a "half-ass portion." Then, at the register, the friend tried to redeem a free chips code with a large bag of chips, unsure about the rules governing the free chip giveaways. The QR codes, by the way, are occasionally shared on the r/Chipotle subreddit on Reddit, where redditors are also being warned about issues with the online Chipotle rewards program that plagued customers earlier in the year.

The creator found she was charged for the chips, and relayed, "And I wasn't told that it wasn't going to work for this bag. And then he started fighting with me, too, saying it's going to take too long for him to give me the refund and rescan it. He said it's not a big deal, to just use it next time." But it appears there's not going to be a next time.

"He was so freaking rude," she observed. "And that was our last straw. And now we no longer go to Chipotle."

@your_lil_kebab #stitch with @RYAN LYNCH and this is me calling out chipotle on 72nd and Amsterdam in the UWS #lunchbreakvent ♬ original sound - YOUR LIL KEBAB

Commenters brought their takes on Chipotle.

One commenter declared, "Chipotle is the DMV of food."

"My last straw at Chipotle was when they didn’t drain any ingredient before putting it in the bowl," someone else shared. "Literally had a container of black bean pico water."

The creator responded with a horrified, "Noooooooooo" and a crying emoji.

"Y’all need to go on the Chipotle subreddit," one suggested. "The employees hate their jobs and the customers."

Another chimed in, "I think corporate feels the same way about their customers. I don’t think it’s just the employees at the store."

"They forgot my chips and queso last time," another revealed. They added, "Asking for a refund is basically impossible through the app and they will give you a credit instead."

"Last time I asked to redeem a free chip reward she said there’s no chips," someone else said. "I saw some in the back and pointed that way and she said those are old," and then reportedly said, "If you want to eat old chips then do that."

That commenter noted, "I was aghast."

There was no shortage of comments about Chipotle customer service, but one was particularly telling. "I got tired of being polite and said, 'Can you serve me how you’d serve yourself?' Suddenly I got a full scoop of steak for the first time since 2017."

The Daily Dot has reached out to the creator via TikTok comment and to Chipotle via email.

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A self-proclaimed "Ranked #1 Guido" on TikTok, known as @thenumba1guido with 130.4K followers, has thrown down the gauntlet at Chipotle with a burrito-wrapping tutorial that's as hilarious as it is controversial. With a staggering 1.7 million views, his video captioned "Am I going to hell?" showcases a first-person view of a Chipotle assembly line where he instructs employees on how to handle his overstuffed burrito order.

The video starts with a confident claim. "I'm telling you, you put half of the food onto that burrito and you'll be good. I train people how to wrap these all the time, I swear to god," the TikToker tells the Chipotle workers while pointing a camera at them.

The scene unfolds with employees struggling to contain the mountain of ingredients within the confines of a tortilla, prompting the TikToker to suggest an unorthodox method of "overlapping" to manage the load.

As the employees laugh and grapple with the task, the TikToker jokes, "They should pay me for training people how to wrap a burrito."

The situation escalates to a point where the burrito seems beyond salvation, leading to his resigned solution: "Just wrap it in the tin foil like that and I'll take it home."

The comment section of the video became a battleground of opinions. Some users expressed sympathy for the Chipotle staff.

"You got the whole Chipotle employees stressing," one viewer wrote.

Another offered practical advice, suggesting, "Man just get two burritos."

Others couldn't hide their disgust, with reactions such as "gross" accompanied by vomit emojis.

@thenumba1guido Am i going to hell?? @Chipotle ♬ original sound - Numba1Guido

Yet, there were those who saw the humor and potential in such a loaded burrito, with one user excitedly requesting, "Can you make me one too please hahah," and another simply declaring, "It’s lit." Despite the mixed reactions, the employees in the video seemed to take the unsolicited tutorial in stride, sharing laughs with the TikToker over the counter.

This incident brings to light the broader conversation about customer entitlement and the "have it your way" culture prevalent in American fast food.

In today's economy, with fast-food prices on a steep rise, the Ranked #1 Guido's approach to maximizing value at Chipotle could be seen as a life hack for the inflation-weary. While you can indeed have it your way, there's a fine line between getting your money's worth and pushing the limits of fast-food service.

So, a word of caution to Chipotle workers: if you spot the #1 Ranked Guido entering your establishment, prepare for a wrap battle that will test the limits of your burrito-building skills. And for the rest of us, it's a moment to reflect on how much is too much when customizing our fast-food orders.

Some customers who saw the sheer size of the TikToker's burrito may've recoiled in fear out of sympathy for their wallet, as numerous Chipotle patrons have posted to social media expressing their discontent with how costly the chain's offerings have become, especially when it comes to add-ons.

However, there was one commenter who watched the burrito-wrapping tutorial who made a point about a topping they don't get charged extra for even if they request copious amounts of it. "I always wanna get this much cause they don’t charge extra for rice or beans but I know they can’t wrap it," the user wrote.

The Daily Dot has reached out to Chipotle and the #1 Ranked Guido via email for comment. 

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If you’ve ever stumbled upon the corners of TikTok where Chipotle is the hot topic of conversation, you probably already know that no small number of customers seem to have a real love-hate relationship with the fast food chain. The complaints are frequently the same: the food is good, but the portions are inconsistent while the prices continue to rise. But one man is giving voice to a new type of frustration among Chipotle eaters after an awkward exchange with the worker making his meal.

“I’ve given up on being polite when I go to Chipotle, because it seems to get you nowhere these days,” Ryan Lynch (@ryanisreallypolite) tells viewers in a recent video. “Back in the day, if you made eye contact, you asked how the person was doing before you ordered, and you waited for them to respond, you actually were able to get a proper portion.”

That wasn’t the case during a recent visit, Lynch explains, recounting that he went to the restaurant to order a burrito bowl with a tortilla on the side. But when the worker started making him an actual burrito instead, Lynch apologized and politely corrected him—only to have the employee insist that he had, in fact, ordered a burrito.

After “things got tense for a moment,” the employee finally offered to make what the TikToker says he ordered to begin with, though Lynch admits he was frustrated that the man tried to pin it on him rather than just acknowledging he made a mistake.

“I got a sloppy bowl with a portion of chicken that was half,” he adds. “I also heard somebody at the register say ‘Sir, shut the f*ck up.’ It was to a DoorDash person. I guess he was just asking for his order. 

Lynch concludes, “I hope that Chipotle is the first fast-casual restaurant where all of the human employees are replaced by robots.”

On the one hand, an employee declining to acknowledge a mistake while still making the (debatably) proper order at the end of the conversation doesn’t seem like the biggest deal in the world. It certainly wouldn’t have been worth making a fuss about in the restaurant, although there’s no immediate indication Lynch did anything like that.

However, others seemed to share the TikToker’s frustration with both employee attitudes and the inconsistent portioning he mentioned both here and in other videos where he has ranted about Chipotle.

@ryanisreallypolite I hate that i love you #confrontation ♬ original sound - RYAN LYNCH

“Chipotle has the meanest employees, i get anxiety just walking in,” wrote @jholland1218.

“The amount of chicken you get 100% depends on the employees mood,” @miss_brittanyx0 claimed. “It’s wild.”

“Love Chipotle food but you’re 100% with this. In mine half the employees always at a table eating and the rest are surly and inconsistent. And it’s $17,” @stylindog agreed.

One alleged employee tried to shed some light on what may be going on, writing, “I always try to portion well but you can never win. It’s either management telling you to go light or customers getting mad at you.”

Lynch seemed to take this to heart, making a follow-up video with his simple suggestion for how Chipotle corporate can standardize portion sizes, which he theorizes will not only make customers happy but cause employees less grief. Rather than using a large spoon to scoop out the portions, he suggests using a measuring cup.

“The issue with this spoon is that it frustrates us, and I believe that we all are personally taking it out on your employees, which is making them even more upset and angry to be working for you,” he says. “So I really believe that for the sake of your employees’ mental health and for your customer satisfaction, I think this is the move.”

The Daily Dot has reached out to Lynch via TikTok comment and Chipotle via email.

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Chipotle has long faced criticism from internet users for its prices.

While the chain offers a variety of options for customers, users on the internet have frequently noted what they perceive to be prices that do not fit with the product they actually get. Several users have noted that they ordered burrito bowls, only to find the total cost to be around $20. Others claimed that their costs have gone even higher, with one user saying that they were charged around $25 for their meal.

Over the years, Chipotle has offered several deals to reduce prices for customers. Back in 2021, the store offered $5 entrees and free burritos through a digital store in the video game Roblox as part of its “Boorito” promotion. This occasionally led to in-store issues, with one user showing that their local Chipotle was 2 hours behind on orders.

On Halloween of this year, Chipotle renewed the Boorito promotion, offering $6 entrees for those utilizing the promotion.

Customers were not thrilled.

In a video posted to TikTok, user Eva (@eatswithevad) showed some of the deals one can get this Halloween. Amongst those deals was Chipotle’s Boorito promotion—only it came with a caveat.

“Who remembers when Chipotle used to give you a free burrito on Halloween if you showed up in a costume?” she asks in the video. “Or maybe it was a dollar?”

@eatswithevad Did I forget any spooky deals? #halloweeneats #halloweendeals #halloweenfooddeals #spookyhalloween #halloween2023 #chipotleboorito #hallowendys #greenscreen #dunkinmonday #trickorheat ♬ original sound - Eva 🎃🧡🍁🍎

TikTok user Gracey (@dealcheats) shared a similar sentiment in the comments of her video announcing the deal.

“Remember when we had to dress up in costume to get this deal a few years back,” she wrote in a comment.

@dealcheats Tag ur boorito besties bc we’re goin to chipotle before the halloween function😜🎃 #chipotle #boorito #halloween #chipotleboorito ♬ Halloween ・ cute horror song - PeriTune

According to Slate, the “Boorito” promotion has a long history.

“Back in 2008, the boorito was free but you had to dress as a burrito to get it,” writes Alison Griswold. Since then, the price has only increased. The boorito was $2 in 2012, before increasing to $3 the following two years.

In the comments section of both Eva and Gracey’s videos, users longed for the days of lower prices.

“Remember when burritos were actually $6,” said a commenter.

“It used to be free,” recounted another.

“When i worked there summer before college a bowl/burrito was $6.25,” stated a third.

The Dailiy Dot reached out to Eva, Gracey, and Chipotle via email.

Update 10:10am CT Oct. 31: In an email to the Daily Dot, Eva recounted her personal experience with the Boorito.

“As a college student, I recall waiting in a line wrapped around the building while dressed in costume for my boorito. Back then, I would do anything to save a buck,” she explained. “Looking back, I recall giggling with friends as we conversed with other Chipotle fans about our costumes. There was a sense of community and festivity.”

“The evolution in the Boorito deal mirrors the changes we have seen in modern society to meet a fast-paced lifestyle valuing efficiency and convenience,” she continued. “While the new structure allows more people to take advantage of the deal with mobile ordering, the excitement has definitely diminished. Costume may not be required this year, but I will be showing up in costume. Life is too short not to celebrate the little joys.”

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Food inflation has seen a massive spike in the cost of groceries, which has subsequently affected the prices of food-away-from-home items, like fast-food establishments and restaurants.

While a number of popular food retailers have been lambasted in social media posts online, some are receiving more ire than others, like Chipotle. The massive Mexican-style fare, assembly line-style chain was once praised for its heaping portions and competitive price points, but now, a number of former Chipotle die-hards are slamming the franchise for its purported grimy tactics of giving less food to online orders, incomplete menu orders despite charging diners full-price for said items.

But the most recurring complaint has to be the throngs of diners who are perpetually shocked at Chipotle constantly upping the cost of its items.

Something that TikToker and Chipotle employee Alejandro Pagan (@aliwuzhere) says will happen again in a viral post. Despite their expected upset, he implores Chipotle customers to keep their complaints about the jacked-up cost of its food away from his ears.

"I don't wanna catch no smoke, let me tell you why," he says in a text overlay of the video, rocking his Chipotle uniform while working in one of the chain's locations.

"Prices have now changed," he says, pointing his camera to the digital menu board, highlighting the cost of the restaurant's offerings. "Okay mira, mira, now that you know the price of a chicken bowl went from $9.09 to $9.37, do not come for me, 'cause I warned you. And if you see this please let your friends know that the prices at Chipotle went up 30 cents this week so please, please come correct. Or don't come at all."

CNBC highlighted how Chipotle began spiking its prices in June 2021, writing that although the rate of inflation has slowed down (it's still going up, just at not as rapid of a pace) another price hike will occur in October 2023, which is the increase Pagan points out in his video.

The spike occurred about a year after a string of increases within a 13-month span. CNN reported that Chipotle's Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Laurie Scharlow has attributed the spike as a means of "offset inflation."

A number of die-hard customers have expressed their gripes with Chipotle's prices, some who even went as far as to accuse one restaurant of hiding the cost of its items on menus. Still, all of the talk about boycotting the restaurant hasn't appeared to have affected Chipotle's bottom line.

In fact, Chipotle's profits are stronger than they've ever been. CNN went on to quote the brand's CEO, Brian Niccol, stating that they haven't noticed significantly waning purchasing from "the lower-income consumer" and added "that the brand’s foot traffic trends have been healthy. Chipotle’s total revenue grew 13.6%, hitting $2.5 billion, in the quarter ending June 30. Sales at restaurants open at least 13 months jumped 7.4%."

@aliwuzhere PRICE UPDATE!!! SHARE WITH FRIENDS!! *Prices differ from state to state* #chipotle #tiktober #day23 #newprices ♬ original sound - Alejandro Pagán

So even though customers say they've been heading over to Cava instead, Chipotle's bank account isn't feeling the burn.

A number of commenters who replied to Pagan's video basked in the glory of Chipotle's former menu item prices.

"Everything going up but my salary," one user said.

"I remember it was 7.25," someone else wrote.

"I remember chicken was 6.50 before chipotle went viral," another remarked.

"Back in 2018 I use to pay $6.85 for a chicken bowl," one other commenter penned.

There was one Chipotle customer who said that despite paying more for their food with the franchise, they've noticed a marked dip in quality. "Prices up but quality is down," they said.

The Daily Dot has reached out to Chipotle via email and Pagan via Instagram direct message for further comment.

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Shrinkfaltion hasn't hit Chipotle's queso quite yet. And the Mexican grill chain has the math to prove it. A mom tried to teach her kid an object lesson in deceptive containers, but she ended up proving that Chipotle is keeping it square with its customers (at least when it comes to the queso).

To be fair, Chipotle has been accused of its fair share of shady policies, from leftovers being served in the morning to tiny menu prices and bait-and-switch burrito bowls. As a viral video by (@1watermelonsourpatchkids) proves, at least it isn't trying to cheat its customers with deceptive containers.

The video was posted four days ago and went on to receive over 430,000 views. In it, a woman pours cola from a small Chipotle queso container into a large one.

"Your mom wants to prove that the small and large queso at Chipotle is a scam," the on-screen text reads.

@1watermelonsourpatchkids #greenscreenvideo #chipotle #chipotlequeso #scam #prove #chipotlesponsorme #chipotlehack #chipotlebowl #chipotlequesadilla #foryou #foru #4u #4you ♬ original sound - EX7STENCE™

But there's a problem with "mom's" demonstration. After pouring the small container into the large one, there's still plenty of volume left over for cheesy goodness. The large is actually ounces larger than the small.

Viewers quickly called out the face-palm moment in the video's comments.

AALIYAHHHH (@liyahhhhh429) wrote, "just embarrassed herself."

A few commenters pointed out the standard sizes of queso at the chain writing, "large is 6oz and the regular is 4," and the "small is a 4oz big is 6oz."

According to the Chipotle website, a small white queso and chips is $4.55 and 780 calories. A large is $8.10 and 1,290 calories. The website does not list serving sizes. The Daily Dot has reached out to Chipotle via email for a statement.

Chipotle worker Emily (@emeimly) commented, "For the small one, we only put one scoop of queso, and for the big one we put 2-2.5 scoops of queso."

1watermelonsourpatchkids responded, "but for $8 is crazy."

When reached for comment, @1watermelonsourpatchkids said she also wants people to know the queso—at least to her—"tastes like potato soup."

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With cashless payments becoming the norm, knowing where and how you can use your preferred method, like Apple Pay, is essential. Perhaps you've been wondering, "Does Chipotle take Apple Pay?" Indeed, the popular chain Mexican fast-casual restaurant accepts this increasingly popular option for making payments.

Does Chipotle take Apple Pay?

Yes, Chipotle embraces the convenience of Apple Pay in all its US locations, per the company. Whether dining in, driving through, or ordering via their app, you can swiftly complete transactions using Apple Pay.

How to use Apple Pay at Chipotle locations

Using Apple Pay at Chipotle is a breeze.

For in-store and drive-thru purchases

• Double-tap the side button of your iPhone to access Apple Wallet.
• Authenticate using a passcode or Face ID.
• Choose your desired card.
• Hover your device near the NFC card reader to process the payment.

Using your Apple Watch to use Apple Pay at Chipotle

• Double-tap the side button of your watch.
• Hold it above the NFC card reader until you feel a buzz, signaling payment completion.
• If ordering through the app but wishing to pay in-store, opt for the 'Pay in store' option during checkout.

Using Apple Pay on the Chipotle app

• Paying with Apple Pay in the Chipotle app is straightforward:
• Install the Chipotle app.
• Pick your favorite dish and add it to your cart.
• At payment, select Apple Pay and ensure the right card is chosen.
• Confirm your purchase and wait for your food.

This feature has been present since 2017, when Chipotle's app underwent a major upgrade, integrating Android Pay and other digital payment methods.

Other payment options at Chipotle

Beyond Apple Pay, Chipotle offers many payment methods, including cash, credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express), prepaid cards, gift cards, Android Pay, Samsung Pay, and more. Chipotle's app further amplifies this convenience, boasting features like quick reordering, storing and redeeming offers, and a user-friendly interface.

Is Apple Pay a secure form of payment?

Apple Pay, a prominent feature in the Apple Wallet app, revolutionizes payments by storing card details and facilitating wireless transactions. Contrary to some concerns, Apple Pay ensures top-notch security. Transaction details are encrypted, meaning merchants like Chipotle receive an encoded version, not actual card details. If someone did swipe your phone, they couldn't misuse Apple Pay without surpassing your phone's security measures, be it a fingerprint, face scan, pattern, PIN, or password.

A note about using Apple Pay with Apple devices

You can activate Apple Pay on various Apple devices, such as your Apple Watch and laptop. However, it's important to note that setting it up on one doesn't automatically configure it on others. For those without an iPhone, there are alternatives like Google Pay and Samsung Pay, working on the same NFC technology.

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There have been a number of social media users who've taken to their respective platforms to slam Chipotle for what they say is a dip in quality, consistency, and portion sizes, all while the company charges customers more money for an inferior product.

One Chipotle slander video has gone particularly viral recently, where a TikTok user said that the company has been in a "downfall," with throngs of other customers of the chain agreeing that this is the case.

Candacce (@candacce), another user on the platform, believes that Chipotle has seen this video and how much prominence it has attained. As a result, she suggests the brand is hiring Influencers to show off large-sized burrito bowls in an attempt to combat any negative press and public sentiment it is receiving as a result.

She aired these speculations in a viral TikTok that she posted to the popular social media platform that has accrued over 526,000 views as of Monday morning.

@candacce a bunch of influencers got sponsorships with chipotle but the bowls are unrealistic 😭 maybe some places fill them but all the ones i’ve been to recently were so skimpy #fyp #foryou ♬ original sound - candacce

"Whoever made that downfall of Chipotle video I'm pretty sure Chipotle saw it. Why is there all of a sudden a bunch of Influencers showing off their burrito bowls, but they're the size of this?" Candacce asks, showing off a post with two people's faces scribbled out. One is holding a burrito bowl showing a massive, heaping portion of meat on the bowl, indicating that this is the standard size of a burrito bowl.

Candacce says that the timeliness of influencers' showing up on social media repping the gargantuan portion sizes to be a little too convenient, as Chipotle has been heavily criticized for the size of its meals in recent years, including customers who believe that the chain is skimping on a variety of its items, including its family meals, and online orders versus in-store purchases.

The TikToker then continues her diatribe against the Mexican-style fast-casual chain.

"Hold on, their burrito bowls do not look like this," she says. "I know they saw that video. Chipotle you can't pull a fast one on us like this that's not how any of this works. Look at this! What burrito bowl have you gotten that is this full? If I go to Chipotle right now...no, you cannot convince me."

She shows off a series of influencers proudly displaying their Chipotle offerings, and Candacce thinks that the whole recent phenomenon of folks showing off these picture-perfect burrito bowls is the brand's attempt to gaslight customers.

"Not even these are realistic, this is still too full. I saw a burrito bowl and you couldn't even see the top of it, it was that low in the little container," Candacce recalls. "They saw that downfall of Chipotle video and they were like, 'Let's just gaslight everyone. Have influencers take pictures with huge burrito bowls.' Also, I would bet my right pinky that the meeting they had about this whole campaign, I would bet everything that they did not address the small burrito bowls. One of their employees is like, 'Do you wanna change like the portions, cause I saw a TikTok complaining about the portion sizes recently?' And they're like, 'Nah...no.'"

Candacce concludes her video by stating, "For the content, I was gonna go to Chipotle and get a burrito bowl just to see but I am not spending $24 so I I can eat at Chipotle. You are out of your minds."

She claimed in a caption that Chipotle intentionally launched these influencer partnerships to boast a different image of their bowls and portions. "A bunch of influencers got sponsorships with chipotle but the bowls are unrealistic maybe some places fill them but all the ones i’ve been to recently were so skimpy," she wrote in the caption.

Several commenters responded to her video, agreeing that they, too, thought the bowls influencers were showing off in their respective social media posts were unrealistic.

"The chipotle reddit has real representation of the bowls and burritos," one user wrote.

"I remember when the portions were huge and a bowl was $7," another said, highlighting how many have expressed how far the franchise has fallen in terms of value.

However, there were a number of viewers who said that at the Chipotle restaurants they visit, these bowls certainly look like that, as long as they visit the store in person and don't order online.

"My chipotle always pack my bowl," one viewer claimed.

"YOU HAVE TO ORDER IN PERSON," another insisted.

"When I go in person my bowls look like that. Don’t even think about ordering online tho," a third argued.

The Daily Dot has reached out to Chipotle and Candacce via email for further comment.

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