While perhaps not authentic Mexican food, the ubiquitous Chipotle is here to stay.
But its largest competitor is growing quickly. Moe's Southwest Grill started in Georgia in 2000 and has grown to over 600 locations nationwide.
And it seems as though preferences are die-hard: Some vow never to walk in a Moe's, while others hold a particular disdain for the ever-present Chipotle.
Having both chains in New York City, and being quite a fan of Mexican food, I decided to settle the score once and for all.
Who rolls the best burrito? Who takes the taco crown? Is there a prize-winning burrito bowl? And most importantly: Which guacamole will emerge victorious in a chips-and-dip face-off?
Scroll to follow the results of this delicious showdown of the fast-casual Mexican heavyweights.
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I wrangled together a sampler of Moe's first. This one near Times Square is bustling around lunch time.
The interior is a fast-casual and fast-food hybrid. It's bright yellow, slightly garish, and kind of kitschy. But it's a comfortable, at-ease kind of place, and the menu is full of cultural references. The "Art Vandalay" vegetarian burrito, anyone?
Next stop, Chipotle. They're just about everywhere — this one is at Seventh Avenue and 37th Street.
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