Chipotle Opens New Pensacola Location with Chipotlane Drive-Thru

The new restaurant on West Michigan Avenue will feature a high-protein menu and digital ordering options.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its newest location in Pensacola, Florida on February 17th at 3240 W. Michigan Ave. The new restaurant will offer dine-in seating as well as a Chipotlane drive-thru for digital orders. It will also feature Chipotle's new high-protein menu items like the Double High Protein Bowl and High Protein-High Fiber Bowl.

Why it matters

The addition of this new Chipotle location in Pensacola continues the brand's expansion across the region, providing more dining and digital ordering options for customers. The Chipotlane drive-thru and high-protein menu items also cater to evolving consumer preferences for convenience and healthier choices.

The details

The new Chipotle restaurant was approved by Escambia County's Development Review Committee in April 2025 and has been in development since then. It will open on February 17th at 10:45 a.m. and be open daily from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to classic Chipotle menu items, the location will offer a limited-time Chicken Al Pastor special and Chipotle's new high-protein menu options.

  • The new Chipotle location will open on February 17, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.
  • The project proposal was approved by Escambia County's Development Review Committee in April 2025.

The players

Chipotle Mexican Grill

A popular fast-casual restaurant chain known for its burritos, bowls, tacos and other Mexican-inspired cuisine.

Escambia County Development Review Committee

The committee that approved the project proposal for the new Chipotle location in Pensacola.

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What’s next

Chipotle is still hiring for the new Pensacola location and available positions can be found on the company's careers website.

The takeaway

The opening of this new Chipotle restaurant in Pensacola provides residents with another convenient dining option that caters to evolving consumer preferences for digital ordering, drive-thru service, and healthier menu choices.