Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (/tʃɪˈpoʊtleɪ/, chih-POAT-lay),[3] often known simply as Chipotle, is an international chain of fast casual restaurants specializing in Tex-Mex cuisine salads, tacos, and Mission burritos made to order in front of the customer.[4][5][6] As of June 30, 2024, Chipotle has 3,500 restaurants.[7] Its name derives from chipotle, the Nahuatl name (from chilpoctli) for a smoke