Chipotle Mexican Grill has announced that the first Chipotle restaurant in Mexico will open on Thursday in San Pedro Farza Garcia, García, Nuevo León, part of the Monterrey metropolitan area, in partnership with Alsea, a leading restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe.
The opening marks a significant milestone in Chipotle’s international growth strategy and introduces the company’s menu of freshly prepared, customisable burritos, bowls, salads, tacos and quesadillas to guests in Mexico.
The site is the first location to open under the development agreement Chipotle and Alsea announced in April 2025. Building on this market entry, Chipotle and Alsea plan to open additional restaurants in Nuevo León later this year and expand into Mexico City in 2027.
“We are entering Mexico with deep respect for the country’s culinary heritage and a commitment to delivering the Chipotle experience with excellence,” said Scott Boatwright, Chief Executive Officer of Chipotle. “Our research has reinforced our belief that there is strong interest in high-quality, freshly prepared food served with the customisation and convenience that Chipotle offers. Nuevo León is an ideal place to begin this journey and with Alsea’s operational expertise and deep local market knowledge, we look forward to serving new guests and earning a place in Mexico’s vibrant dining culture.”
“We’ve spent years evaluating opportunities to bring Chipotle to Mexico and this week’s opening reinforces our confidence in the market,” said Nate Lawton, Chief Business Development Officer of Chipotle. “Our initial focus is on opening one great restaurant and learning alongside our guests and our partners at Alsea. This first location will serve as an important proof-of-concept, giving us the opportunity to better understand local consumer preferences as we thoughtfully grow in Mexico.”
The new restaurant features Chipotle’s signature menu prepared fresh throughout the day with the same chef-led standards and classic cooking techniques that have shaped the brand since its founding. The company sources many of its ingredients from suppliers throughout the region and remains committed to serving real food made with wholesome ingredients and without artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.
