Chipotle Opens First Restaurant in Mexico as Global Expansion Accelerates
The fast-casual chain plans more openings in Nuevo León later this year and in Mexico City in 2027 as part of its growth strategy.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in Mexico this month in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo, within the Monterrey metropolitan area, operated in partnership with Alsea.
- The Monterrey area was selected by Chipotle because of its "strong economy, growing population" and position as a major business hub, according to the company.
- Alsea, which manages thousands of restaurants across Latin America and Europe, is the development partner; CEO Christian Gurr called bringing the brand to Mexico an "important step in our growth and portfolio diversification strategy."
- Additional locations are planned for Nuevo later this year, followed by expansion into Mexico City in 2027, as the company targets between 350 and 370 new locations globally in 2026.
- Globally, the company operated more than 4,100 restaurants as of March 31, 2026, with its international footprint spanning Canada, Europe, and the Middle East, plus planned openings in South Korea and Singapore.
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Chipotle opens first restaurant in Mexico as part of chain’s global expansion
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