They’re carving the carne.
Chipotle Mexican Grill officially opened its hotly anticipated new location in Beachwalk, as the location’s first batch of customers walked through the doors on Wednesday.
The 2,500-square-foot eatery with a drive-thru is operating at 385 Beachwalk Shore Drive, between Kilwin’s Chocolate Fudge and Ice Cream and Island Fin Poke Co. near Publix.
the prodigious chain offers burritos, bowls, tacos, and salads, with loyal fans selecting from proteins like chicken, steak, and tofu-based sofritas, paired with toppings and salsas.
Founded in 1993 in Denver by chef Steve Ells, Chipotle began as a single restaurant aimed at funding a fine-dining venture. Its popularity led to rapid growth, especially after McDonald’s invested in 1998.
Today, Chipotle operates over 3,400 locations and is a leader in the fast-casual space.
According to the Wall Street Journal, the company announced an ambitiousin 2023 to penetrate smaller towns traditionally dominated by the likes of Applebees and fast food chains.
