Chipotle Mexican Grill Coming to 7th and Grand
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — Denver-based Chipotle Mexican Grill has landed Downtown, signing a lease on a 3,100-square-foot space after a year-long search for the right location in the neighborhood. That pursuit led the company to 601 W. 7th, a two-story retail building on the corner of Grand Avenue, just one block from major competitor Qdoba.
The distinctive dark glass facade has been shown as being up for possible removal in the past, but will not change as part of the Chipotle project, states Tim Miller, vice president at Jones Lang LaSalle, who brokered the deal signed in mid-July. Valerio Architecture will be handling the interior redesign; the firm has led the design process on many Chipotle locations in California.
Building permits are in the process of being finalized, with an opening tentatively scheduled for November.
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Jung Gatoona on August 21, 2010, at 03:35PM – #1
Qdoba vs Chipotle Mexican Grill, let the battle begin.
Guest on August 21, 2010, at 04:07PM – #2
I have a tip about Chipotle...go in and pretend you're lost and confused...stand in the wrong place and act dumb. They give free guacamole to first-timers!
Guest on August 21, 2010, at 05:59PM – #3
I wish they'd redo the outside, but I'm excited to have a Chipotle downtown. No more waiting in line for 45 minutes at the location across from USC!
derblut on August 21, 2010, at 08:05PM – #4
Any idea about hours?
Scott Mercer on August 21, 2010, at 09:42PM – #5
That exterior is awesome...for 1989. Ah, heck, wait a few more years, it'll be back in style again.
Guest on August 21, 2010, at 11:41PM – #6
Now if an authentic San Francisco Mission-style burrito taqueria would open here...
Alex Brideau III on August 22, 2010, at 12:46AM – #7
'Bout time that building was activated! Will Chick-Fil-A go in next door? :-)
Guest on August 22, 2010, at 02:04AM – #8
Numerous restaurant proprietors have tried to activate that building for the last 3 years. It seems the landlord has finally pulled its head out of its...
bill on August 22, 2010, at 08:07AM – #9
thrilled to see more business come to the area, just sorry it's a (yeck) Chipotle
Guest on August 22, 2010, at 08:07AM – #10
This is LA! No matter how excited I am about anything new opening in downtown, I just don't understand why we need a bad fast-food imitation of mexican food...
Guest on August 22, 2010, at 01:23PM – #11
I can't wait, I love Chipotle! Qdoba is no comparison.
Guest on August 23, 2010, at 10:54AM – #12
Guest at 8/21 11:41: try Guerrero's, 8th and Broadway: they have a $4.00 burrito.
Guest on January 10, 2011, at 04:16PM – #13
What happened with this Chipotle? It hasn't opened yet and doesn't look like it's very close. Is it still happening?