
Chipotle
Chipotle Mexican Grill is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for freshly made bowls, tacos, and burritos. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Denver, the company emphasizes responsibly sourced ingredients and a simple, quality-driven menu.
The Story
A chipotle, or chilpotle, is a smoke-dried ripe jalapeño chili pepper used for seasoning. It is used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisines, such as Tex-Mex and Southwestern United States dishes.
It comes in different forms, such as chipotles en adobo. A chipotle, or chilpotle, is a smoke-dried ripe jalapeño chili pepper used for seasoning.
It is used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisines, such as Tex-Mex and Southwestern United States A chipotle, or chilpotle, is a smoke-dried ripe jalapeño chili pepper used for seasoning. It is used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisines, such as Tex-Mex and Southwestern United States
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Company Timeline
1993 — Founded Chipotle
Chipotle was founded as a food & beverage company.
1998 — Chipotle Expansion
Chipotle expanded its operations and market presence.

