Chipotle is set to debut in Mexico in early 2026 in partnership with Alsea, S.A.B. de C.V. (Alsea), a restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe.
"We are confident that our responsibly sourced, classically cooked real food will resonate with guests in Mexico," says Nate Lawton, chief business development officer at Chipotle. "The country's familiarity with our ingredients and affinity for fresh food make it an attractive growth market for our company."
Chipotle currently operates over 3,700 restaurants and plans to open between 315 and 345 new restaurants this year, with a long-term target of operating 7,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada.
The fast-casual Mexican brand’s existing international portfolio of owned and operated restaurants includes 58 locations in Canada; 20 in the United Kingdom; six locations in France; and two in Germany. Chipotle entered the Middle East in 2024, and currently operates three restaurants in Kuwait and two in the United Arab Emirates.
