Earlier this year, Moe’s Southwest Grill introduced a fresh menu option: Grilled Burrito Dippers. These miniature, protein-packed burritos are perfectly sized for dunking into a sauce, which is how they earned their name. Moe’s graciously provided a gift card so I could personally sample the Grilled Burrito Dippers; in this piece, we’ll explore whether this compact dipping burrito could establish itself as a new standard in American‑Mexican fusion.
What’s the difference between this and the version from Taco Bell?
Taco Bell’s Cheesy Burrito Dippers were filled with their three-cheese blend, rice, and your choice of beef or chicken before being grilled; dipping sauces included Creamy Garlic, Creamy Chipotle, or Nacho Cheese. Moe’s Grilled Burrito Dippers are filled with a protein (your choice of steak, white meat chicken, Adobo chicken, ground beef, tofu, or a limited-time-only brisket) plus Oaxaca cheese and queso before being grilled; dipping sauces include Chipotle Ranch, Poblano Crema, Chili Lime, or Moe’s Sauce.
- Moe’s Southwest Grill Grilled Burrito Dipper (Steak) Review
New Moe’s Southwest Grill Item!
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As with every Moe’s entrée, this item is highly customizable—six proteins and four dipping sauces are available as of this writing. While I’d relish trying every protein-and-sauce pairing in Grilled Burrito Dipper form (seriously, I would), it isn’t practical when considering calories. For the purposes of this review, I chose what I’d order normally without the obligation to write about it later: Steak with Chipotle Ranch.
Pros: The portion of steak in this compact burrito was surprisingly generous. It makes sense given the filling is essentially protein and cheese. Though it isn’t intended as a full meal, I could see myself ordering two for a light lunch—or four for a substantial dinner. I’m already tempted to circle back to sample more protein options; that brisket in particular is calling my name…
Cons: Asking for less meat and cheese goes against my preferences, but I wouldn’t have minded a touch of rice to break up the density of the fillings.
