Chipotle.

Food Type: "Southwestern"

Origin: Mexican-american

website: www.chipotle.com

location: several

Upper-division fast food. Is this the real name for it? probably not, but this type of place is becoming way more common and popular among young people, and for good reason. In the nice middle ground, Chipotle as well as its two competitors are tastier, healthier, and overall better (also more expensive) than Taco Bell without becoming the classic mexican restaurants of years past. My choice at chipotle is a Chicken burrito with: white rice, black beans, cheese, lettuce, and the costly quacamole. If chipotle has a kryptonite it would be the extra charge for the "quac". Worth it however, chips and soda also added will set you back just under $10. No waiters. Seating is fast-food style with fountain drink refill machine by the wall and somewhat modern wood/stainless steel furniture. There's no luxury here, just good burritos.

-Nick