Singapore's food scene is about to get a serious dose of Tex-Mex swagger. Come 2026, Chipotle Mexican Grill – the American chain that's practically synonymous with burritos and bowls – will be making its long-awaited Singapore debut. Sweet, especially knowing that popular Korean fast food chain Lotteria and American chicken sandwich chain Chick-fil-A will also be opening here soon.
If you've ever had it in the US, you'll know that Chipotle isn't just another fast-casual joint. Starting out as a single restaurant in Denver in 1993, it now has more than 3,800 restaurants dishing out endlessly customisable, Mission-style burritos, bowls, and tacos. This build-your-own-meal concept coupled with a wide array of super fresh ingredients (think rice, beans, guacamole, salsa, and even organic tofu) has earned it chain cult status abroad, too.
For Singaporeans, this will be an interesting stack-up against familiar brands like local chain Stuff'd and Australian chain Guzman Y Gomez. We'll also be interested to see if localised twists will make it into Chipotle's menu – perhaps a nod to chicken rice or chilli crab? We're crossing our fingers.
There's no word yet on where Chipotle will land, but wherever it pops up, we're expecting long queues and plenty of Instagram burrito-wrap shots. In the meantime, stay tuned to our page for a confirmed opening date, location, and menu items.
Chipotle's debut in Singapore is headed by SPC Group, which also runs South Korean bakery chain Paris Baguette and American burger chain Shake Shack.
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