Document and Entity Information
| Document and Entity Information | Oct. 21, 2020 |
| Document and Entity Information | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 21, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-32731 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 84-1219301 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 610 Newport Center Drive |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Newport Beach |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92660 |
| City Area Code | 949 |
| Local Phone Number | 524-4000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CMG |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001058090 |