Chipotle Mexican Grill has signed a lease to open on the site of the former Sonic Drive-In at 385 Martin Truex Jr. Blvd. next to the new Xfinity retail store off Route 72 in Manahawkin. Representatives said the timeline for opening is planned for sometime this winter.

Chipotle serves mainly tacos and Mexican style burritos, with vegetarian options. A new advertised offering is Carne Asada, tender, grilled, hand-cut steak.

Thesite is part of a redevelopment by Scarborough Properties that began in 2008 when Scarborough brought in BJ’s…