Chipotle obtains New York liquor license for Brooklyn location
Rule Changes New York, NY localState Liquor Authority issues restaurant license for 4104 4th Ave
Overview
The New York State Liquor Authority issued a restaurant liquor license to Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado on October 26, 2026. The license is registered to 4104 4th Ave in Brooklyn.
The license is one approval in a longer process. It does not show the restaurant is open or serves alcohol. It shows only that the holder may sell drinks on the premises. No new filings or statements have been reported since.
Why it matters
A state liquor license for a Brooklyn Chipotle signals that beer and margaritas could be added there.
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New York issues liquor license to Chipotle
Latest LicensingNew York State Liquor Authority issues restaurant license to Chipotle at 4104 4th Ave.
Scenarios
Chipotle begins serving alcohol at the Brooklyn location
Discussed by: No public forecasts yet; the license record is the only available signal.
The restaurant activates its license and adds beer and margaritas to the menu at this address. Customers see drink options online or in store, and the location's page on Chipotle's site reflects alcohol service.
License sits unused; Brooklyn Chipotle serves no alcohol
Discussed by: No public forecasts yet; based on the license record alone.
The location holds the license but never activates alcohol service, either because it does not operate or chooses not to sell drinks.