Chipotle catering alternative
Looking for Chipotle catering in Downers Grove?
Here is a fair side-by-side. Chipotle's list price per person is lower. Here is what a local kitchen offers instead.
| Chipotle | Tacochela | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | From $8.25 per person on Chipotle's catering page; Popular Builds $12.00 to $13.50 per person | Boxes work out to $15.83 per person at list price (Mini and Grande) |
| Group size | Build Your Own: minimum 10 people; up to 200 | Mini serves 6, Grande serves 12; plan up to 120 online |
| Notice | 24 hours' advance notice | Online menu shows available times for your date |
| Delivery and pickup | Varies by location | Pickup free. Delivery $3.95 under $130, $19.95 on $130+ |
| Menu | Build-your-own burrito, bowl and taco bars | Taco and nacho boxes, birria by the piece, halal chicken and lamb options |
| Kitchen | National chain | One local kitchen at 2321 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove |
Chipotle prices and terms checked November 2026 at catering.chipotle.com and chipotle.com/order/catering; they vary by location. Tacochela prices are list prices from our online menu.
Chipotle is a trademark of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. Tacochela is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chipotle.
When Chipotle fits
If you need the lowest price per person for a big, build-your-own lunch, Chipotle is built for that.
When Tacochela fits
If you want birria, halal chicken and lamb options, a local kitchen and simple boxes you can order in minutes.