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Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened a restaurant on the Morongo Band of Mission Indians reservation.
Tribal officials and representatives from the restaurant chain gathered Monday for a grand opening ceremony, according to a statement.
This is the first Chipotle to be opened on tribal land in California. It’s also one of the first of five tenants to open in a new 7,500-square-foot building developed by the tribe next to the Morongo Casino, Resort & Spa.
Jersey Mike’s Subs, Cold Stone Creamery and Haus of Poke,’ a small sushi chain, are expected to open there.
“We are delighted that Chipotle has chosen the Morongo Indian Reservation for its first ever restaurant on tribal lands in California,” said Morongo Tribal Chairman Robert Martin in the statement. “Chipotle will be in good company with the other national brands who call Morongo home as the tribe continues to bring new jobs and new economic activity to the Pass region.”
