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A new kind of drive-thru just pulled into Corpus Christi: Chipotle Mexican Grill opened a Southside restaurant at 6226 Saratoga Blvd., the city’s first “Chipotlane” dedicated to pickup of digital orders. Local broadcaster KRIS 6 covered the opening, limited-time items, and how the Saratoga site differs from the long-running location by Sunrise Mall—signaling a tech-forward play to ease dinner rushes without abandoning the in-line experience many regulars know.
Here’s what’s different: the first Chipotlane is pickup-only for app/website orders, built to clear busy periods and keep dine-in lines moving. The store sits in the growing hub at Saratoga & Cimarron, with Dutch Bros and a Stripes/7-Eleven planned. Store page lists hours 10:45 a.m.–11:00 p.m., though KRIS 6 initially reported a 10:00 p.m. close—check the app. Both local pages link to Lifestyle Bowls for Keto, Whole30, vegan, and more.
Prefer central convenience? The Staples St. Chipotle at 4938 S Staples St., near Sunrise Mall, offers in-store pickup and delivery, plus a direct catering link. Official listings show 10:45 a.m.–11:00 p.m. daily at both sites; Saratoga also lists no-contact delivery. If you’re choosing by speed, pre-place in the app and swing through the Chipotlane…