The salsa section can be the hardest part of a Chipotle menu to skim: several options sit close together, but they do not serve the same role. I find it easier to compare their names and ingredients before deciding what belongs in a bowl, burrito, or taco.
Read the Salsa Names
The menu commonly distinguishes Fresh Tomato Salsa, Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa, Tomatillo-Green Chili Salsa, and Tomatillo-Red Chili Salsa. Those names offer a useful first clue: tomato, corn, and tomatillo each point to a different ingredient profile.
Rather than assuming color alone tells you how a salsa will taste, use the full label and any current menu description. Recipes and availability may change, and the location menu is the better reference for the choices in front of you.
Balance the Other Toppings
Once you have picked a salsa, scan the other toppings as their own group. Cheese, sour cream, lettuce, guacamole, and queso each add a different kind of contrast, so the menu is easier to read when you consider them after the main filling and salsa.
A practical way to narrow the section is to choose one salsa you are curious about, then check which other toppings fit the meal you have in mind. If an item description looks outdated or unclear on this menu reference, the contact page is the place to flag it.