Build-Your-Own-Burritos Brand Expanding in Winston-Salem

WINSTON-SALEM, NC — California Burritos Express is targeting an opening in about one month at 2021 Griffith Rd Unit 100, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, owner Marco Rodriguez told Business Debut. The restaurant is awaiting approval of a fire suppression permit before opening.

Rodriguez said the space was previously home to a Tex-Mex restaurant and required system updates, but much of the infrastructure was already in place.

What to Expect

California Burritos Express operates as a fast-casual, quick-service restaurant with a build-your-own burrito format alongside signature menu items. Rodriguez said the concept is similar in service style to Chipotle but emphasizes authentic recipes and made-to-order preparation.

“Nothing’s frozen, everything is made to order,” Rodriguez told Business Debut.

The Winston-Salem location will include indoor dining and a patio, along with takeout and third-party delivery options.

Menu and Vision

The Winston-Salem restaurant will also feature a margarita bar, a concept the brand introduced in its Greensboro location.

California Burritos Express first opened in Burlington in 2021, followed by locations in High Point and Greensboro. The Winston-Salem restaurant will mark the fourth location for the growing brand.

Rodriguez, who has more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry and previously worked as a district manager for Subway, operates the business alongside his father-in-law, Antonio Herrera.

Opening Timeline

The restaurant is hoping to open within about a month, pending final fire suppression approval.

Hours

California Burritos Express plans to operate seven days a week from 10 a.m. — 10 p.m.

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