A new Chipotle is planned for Mont Belvieu, with state filings now confirming a standalone restaurant project along Eagle Drive near FM 3180. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation records list the development as a new cold dark shell building designed specifically for Chipotle. The structure is planned at 2,385 square feet and is privately funded, with an estimated construction cost of $750,000. Construction is currently scheduled to begin in April 2027, with completion targeted for November 2027.
Construction details
The project is listed as new construction rather than a remodel or conversion. The filing describes the building as a shell structure, meaning interior buildout details will follow later. The size and scope align with Chipotle’s newer suburban standalone locations, which typically emphasize efficient layouts and quick service.
Location context
The site is located at 9843 Eagle Dr in Mont Belvieu, just off FM 3180. Historic aerial imagery shows the surrounding area as largely undeveloped in the early 2000s. More recent imagery reflects significant infrastructure investment, including expanded roadways, landscaped medians, and nearby civic and commercial uses. The parcel sits along a visible stretch of Eagle Drive within an established growth corridor.
Company background
Chipotle was founded in 1993 in Denver and built its reputation around customizable burritos and bowls made with fresh ingredients. The chain expanded rapidly through the 2000s and now operates thousands of locations across the United States and internationally. In recent years, Chipotle has focused on streamlined store designs, digital ordering, and suburban expansion as part of its long-term growth strategy.
If the current schedule holds, the Mont Belvieu location would add another national fast-casual option to the FM 3180 corridor as development in the area continues.
Last Updated on January 2, 2026 by F.E.M