Chipotle primarily uses Monterey Jack cheese as their shredded cheese topping for burritos, bowls, and tacos. This cheese is mild, creamy, and melts well, which complements Chipotle’s bold flavors. Additionally, Chipotle uses a blend of Monterey Jack and white cheddar cheeses to make their queso blanco dip. The Monterey Jack cheese used by Chipotle is sourced mainly from Meister Cheese in Wisconsin and Petaluma Creamery in California, with strict quality and ethical farming standards.

Cheese Types at Chipotle

• Shredded cheese in dishes: Monterey Jack cheese
• Queso dip: Blend of Monterey Jack and aged white cheddar

Cheese Characteristics

• Monterey Jack: semi-hard, mild flavor, melts easily
• White Cheddar: sharper, tangy, aged, used mainly in queso

Sourcing and Quality

• Cheese is from pasture-raised cows without artificial hormones
• Sourced from family farms under Chipotle’s "Food with Integrity" standards

This makes Chipotle's cheese both delicious and responsibly sourced.