Burritos anyone? Chipotle could be coming to The Arboretum. Here’s what we know
Chipotle, the popular Mexican-inspired grill, hopes to roll out another restaurant in Charlotte.
A meeting to request the construction of a Chipotle restaurant “and associated infrastructure” at The Arboretum on Pineville-Matthews Road was filed with the city and is under review, according to a permit viewed by CharlotteFive.
A Chipotle spokesperson confirm plans to open a new location in Charlotte “later this year” but declined to offer further details.
The fast-casual chain, known for its build-your-own burritos and bowls, already has more than a dozen Charlotte-area locations — including spots in Dilworth, South End and University City.
If approved, Chipotle would join a host of other restaurants and retailers at The Arboretum shopping center: McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Barnes & Noble, Roz Grill and Harris Teeter, just to name a few.
It’s unclear when crews could break ground on the proposed location.
Chipotle
Location: 3081 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
Cuisine: Mexican
Instagram: @chipotle
This story was originally published January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM.