15.08.2026

Chipotle enters Saudi Arabia with first Riyadh location

The restaurant will be located at Sidra Mall in Gharnatah.

Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its first restaurant in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh this August, under its partnership with Alshaya Group.

The restaurant will be located at Sidra Mall in Gharnatah and will serve Chipotle’s burritos, bowls, tacos, quesadillas, and salads.

Customers will be able to customise orders with different proteins, rice, beans, salsas, toppings, and guacamole.

The Saudi opening expands Chipotle’s Middle East footprint, which began in 2024 through its partnership with Alshaya.
The chain currently has 16 restaurants across the Gulf Cooperation Council, including seven each in the UAE and Kuwait and two in Qatar.

Chipotle also operates restaurants in Canada, the UK, France, and Germany, whilst its Middle East and Mexico locations include partner-operated restaurants.

Further information on the Riyadh opening, including the exact opening date and launch events, will be announced soon.

Source: qsrmedia

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