Chipotle Mexican Grill now open in Carson City
The latest chain restaurant of Chipotle Mexican Grill officially opened to the public Thursday in Carson City at the Carson Mall along South Carson Street.
Dozens were in line Thursday afternoon during the lunch hour to order from Chipotle's busy counter.
Restaurant General Manager Anthony Carpenter said Chipotle held a soft opening Wednesday afternoon. Its grand opening is today.
Chiptole is a Denver, CO-based fast food restaurant chain established in 1993 that has grown to more than 1,500 restaurant locations nationwide.
It occupies about 2,000 square feet of space in a new 5,000 square foot annex located on the southwest corner of the Carson Mall property at the intersection of South Carson and Stewart streets.
The other 3,000 square feet of the annex belongs to Pacific Dental.
Chipotle is open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m., excluding major holidays, Carpenter said.