Chipotle
The Chipotle app is praised for its convenience and re-order functionality, but a significant number of recent users report critical issues with redeeming rewards and gift cards, leading to frustration and perceived scams.
Recent reviews for the Chipotle app highlight a frustrating experience with its rewards and promotional offers, as many users are unable to apply them despite meeting stated requirements. While the app is generally considered easy to use for ordering and re-ordering, persistent bugs, particularly around payment and customer service, are negatively impacting user satisfaction.
What users like
What users complain about
- Rewards and promotional offers frequently fail to apply, even when minimum purchase requirements are met.R1R3R4R5
- The app has issues with gift card functionality, often only allowing one gift card per order or making it difficult to use balances.R40R50R75R85
- Users report frequent app updates, sometimes daily, which are perceived as excessive and disruptive.R25R45R67
- Customer service, including the in-app chatbot, is often unhelpful for resolving order issues, refunds, or app glitches.R6R7R27R32
- Orders are sometimes late, incorrect, or missing items, with difficulty in getting refunds or compensation.R6R10R12R15
- The app has login issues, including frequent sign-outs, verification code problems, and inability to log in after changing phone numbers.R36R48R60R189
- Issues with location detection can lead to orders being placed at the wrong store, with difficult cancellation and refund processes.R42R52R171R440
- Some menu items, like quesadillas, cannot be ordered in-store, forcing app usage, and there are limited options for adding sides or dressings.R22R23R71R74
- The app may switch selected pickup options (e.g., Chipotlane to pickup counter) without user input.R102R144
- Delivery fees and pre-delivery tipping options are seen as excessive or inconvenient.R35R39R70
Latest update · v11.18.1
What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):
Bug fixes and performance improvements.
Recurring themes
Who it's for
This app is for frequent Chipotle customers who value the convenience of mobile ordering and re-ordering their favorite meals R9R14R102. It is not for users who rely heavily on rewards or gift cards, as these features are frequently reported as non-functional R1R7R40R50.
Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, particularly concerning reward redemption and app bugs, which contradicts the high lifetime rating. The developer's release notes for 'bug fixes and performance improvements' are directly contradicted by numerous recent user reports of persistent bugs, especially with rewards and login issues. The high volume of negative feedback on rewards across many reviews indicates a significant and widespread problem.
Frequently asked
Why can't I use my Chipotle rewards or promotions in the app?
Can I use multiple gift cards on the Chipotle app?
Does the Chipotle app have issues with login or frequent updates?
What reviewers actually said
Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.
- [R9] Consistency: I was originally going to order on Panda Express app, but it was glitchy and I didn’t have time to order inside the restaurant. I opened up the Chipotle app and hit the re-order button and was able to get my order ready on time.
- [R51] Chipohhhyeah!: Convenient and easy!
- [R58] Chipotle: Beautiful app easy to use
- [R76] Easy: Easy and convenient. Can’t go wrong with the Potle!
- [R14] Mostly good and appreciate re-order option: Like several things about app and the re-order feature is most helpful. It can be hard to make things GF and request corn tortillas on app and no matter if I spend $15 or $49 it never applies the free quest or “promotion” offers. That part is a scam
- [R102] Mostly good, but have experienced some issues: Overall easy to use app. I love that I can reorder past orders since I tend to get the same thing almost every time. Just a couple of issues I’ve experienced: 1. This may have been updated now, but for a little while whenever I chose Chipotlane it would go to pickup counter, and vice versa. 2. When I try to use the free rewards like birthday gift or
- [R2] My rate: Top #3 food places of all no doubt.
- [R8] Supa good: Gas bruh
- [R11] addicting food, bad reward system: not a big fan of the rewards system it pisses me off but it is good food tho
- [R17] Magnificent: Magnificent!!
- [R1] Can’t redeem rewards: It’s hard to give an app a good rating when I can’t redeem my rewards. Free chips with a purchase of $5 or more, my order was $20 couldn’t redeem the chips same issue with a free drink. What a joke
- [R3] BS free chips and guac: You offer free chips and guac with $5 order I ordered $10 and you say requirements not met don't offer if you aren't going to honor it
- [R4] Reward didn’t work: App would not let me use my free queso with a $5.00 minimum purchase. My total was $15.00! Reward expires tomorrow!!
- [R5] App is buggy: App is super buggy and they try to give free promos but won’t let you apply to the order
- [R40] One gift card at a time??: Why would you only allow one gift card at a time??? I just had to use a gc with $1.92 for a $20 order before I can redeem any other gift cards in the app. Make that make sense. So frustrating.
- [R50] WONT LET YOU USE GIFT CARD IN THE APP: GIFT CARDS ARE A SCAM
- [R75] Gift card handling is bad: Can only store one gift card. If order exceeds the amount of gift card, I don’t believe you can add another card during current order. You have to pay cash. I think it is intentionally designed to leave gift card money on the table.
- [R85] Need to update gift card upload: Overall, the Chipotle app has been easy to use and reorder previous purchases. This has made me order Chipotle more than other places because it is quick. However, it is annoying that you can only upload one gift card at a time. For example, I had $5 left on a gift card on the app and a $25 gift card in hand and could not use both for my order. Starbucks app a
- [R25] Update app to use: Use this app 2 to 3 times a week. Almost every time you open the app it prompts for a update. Why? Bug fix as stated in discription. What bugs? It worked fine before the last update. The app is used for points and for redemption of points. Stop working on the app and use that money to make food cheaper
- [R45] Tooooooo many updates!: EVERY time I open THIS app I have to update! It is so frustrating to the point that I will delete it soon. THIS IS THE WORST APP EVER.
- [R67] TOO MANY DAMN UPDATES!!!!: TOO MANY DAMN UPDATES!!!!
- [R6] Drastically Late: Second time we’ve ordered for the office, first time they were drastically late, we gave the benefit of the dought. Order today and again it was drastically late and no way to contact the store to check see what’s happening. Called 1-800-Chipotle and it is a Medicare number. Tried reaching my email and the chat bot offered a drink and closed chat, no way to stress concern or requ
- [R7] worst app ever: switch out points for rewards and they don’t let you use them on the app, get a bday reward and they don’t let you use them on the app. this app sucks!! how is it possible my reward doesn’t meet qualifications because “it has to be over $5” when my order is $19!!!!? make it make sense. and the ai bot doesn’t help either. i have 2 rewards and i can’t use either of them😂😂
- [R27] Glitch in app: The app keeps telling me I have free cheese dip when I try to redeem it. It says no item missing I asked at the store they said oh it’s a glitch, just keep trying. It’s the app . I tried to use the pepper, which was the AI to report the issue It was even more useless. All care for his positive feedback there’s no place like you put the problem in. Someone needs to work on this.
- [R32] It’s a trap: Chipotle has no ownership when they mess up an order. It takes 30 to 45 minutes of back-and-forth through an app just to get refunded for an order you cannot eat because they messed it up. It’s not efficient. They’re quick at taking your money but refuse to help you out.
- [R10] Rewards themselves for messed up orders: Twice now within the past few times I’ve ordered, chipotle has not included ingredients that I paid extra for, and rather than refunding the cost of the ingredient or the whole order entirely, which is what should reasonably happen, it gives me a free side of guac to be used as a coupon. This is especially annoying considering the coupon EXPIRES. Rather tha
- [R12] Never order to pickup they constantly have delays will be faster in person: Don’t order
- [R15] Salad & Burrito .: I ordered the steak salad and received chicken and my husband ordered a steak bowl and received the steak burrito. Ordered a large guacamole and guacamole on my salad and it was brown and not fresh. Overall it was a terrible meal. Very disappointing .
- [R36] 0/10: This might be the worst app I’ve ever used. I’ll give one example: when setting up my account it asked for a phone number and texted me the code. I entered the correct code in one try, no doubt, then it said ‘incorrect code, out of attempts, try again in 30 minutes’ and wouldn’t let me sign in. This is but one example of a myriad of ridiculous issues. You disappoint me, Chipotle.
- [R48] App Doesn’t Work: I haven’t been able to use the app for 6 months. I’ve updated, Uninstalled, Reinstalled, the whole 9 yards.
- [R60] Login broken: Login has been broken for many weeks. Works in browser so credentials not an issue. “Something’s not right. Try again.” error message. Yeah, something is definitely not right. Customer / tech support was no help, and condescending to boot. Do better.
- [R189] Login: Problem login to it after I change my number.
- [R42] Location Issues: There are other competing food apps out that that do a much better job of preventing you from placing an order at the wrong location. I feel like Chipotle doesn’t try that hard…and they require you to provide a new order number at the correct location before they will even give you your money back …. if they had a better location service they would never have to dish out refunds
- [R52] Can’t cancel orders!: I hate that you can’t cancel an order when you choose the wrong store.
- [R171] Cancelation needs improvement: My daughter has accidentally ordered from the wrong store and it was virtually impossible to cancel the order and transfer it to a different location. I think this needs to be fixed somehow.
- [R440] App needs to detect the nearest store!: I had to re-order because the order was places across town! Please have your app be able to detect the closest store nearby! Thanks!
- [R22] Rewards: The rewards never add and always tell me I’m missing the requirements when I do have them. It’s very frustrating. Also I should be able to add a salad dressing to a burrito bowl.
- [R23] Dressing: Why isn’t there an option to add salad dressing to your regular bowl. I love the salad dressing, but I don’t always want all the extra lettuce especially when I usually only eat half and heat it the next day. Reheated lettuce is yucky.
- [R71] Pretty great, except…: I’d like to be able to order a side of shredded cheese. I’d even pay for it if I don’t have to ask for it every time I pick up my order.
- [R74] Make it so people can order a side of sour cream: Make it so people can order a side of sour cream
- [R144] Pick up options: Even though I select pick up order inside the app chances it to drive thru. Every time I order on the app.
- [R35] Tips: The option to tip should come after the delivery, not beforehand….when after they finally pick up your order and they make 3 delivers before yours 🤣. You don’t tip an Uber driver before your trip.
- [R39] Don’t get delivery $$$$: 7 dollars to deliver! On top of a 15% tip. You are crazy, good job ruining your app to rip us off. Talk about bad taste in mouth.
- [R70] When claiming a reward, no tips allowed: The app makes it impossible to pay a tip, if you are ordering using reward points. This just means to me that Chipotle isn’t paying its workers the tips that I am giving them through the app, which would be horrendous and makes me question ever going to chipotle
- [R99] Great but need one fix: Love the app. But let us add more than one gift card at a time!!
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store