American food chain, Chipotle Mexican Grill, has announced it will open its first restaurant in Mexico. 

Partnering with Alsea Group, a leading restaurant operator in Latin America and Europe, the new Chipotle location will open in Mexico early next year.  

“Through this development agreement, we will continue to leverage our vast knowledge of the Mexican consumer and restaurant industry expertise to bring our customers the best food experiences and brands from around the world,” said Alsea CEO, Armando Torrado. 

Chipotle has international locations across the UK, Canada, France, Germany and the Middle East. 

“We are confident that our responsibly sourced, classically-cooked real food will resonate with guests in Mexico,” said 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.”

Following this, Chipotle will explore additional expansion opportunities in the region.