The Hat, a San Gabriel Valley institution known for huge pastrami dip sandwiches, will be opening a Riverside County location in Murrieta, according to city officials.

Mayor Harry Ramos touted the arrival of the chain — which has 10 locations in Southern California — during his recent state of the city address and it was hyped by the Murrieta Chamber of Commerce in a newsletter.

When it opens, the Murrieta location may end up becoming the first in Riverside County.

The restaurant is slated for the Sam’s Club center off Murrieta Hot Springs Road, specifically the building that used to house The Hungry Bull.

The chain was spun off from a restaurant in Alhambra that opened in 1951.

Patrick Ellis, the chamber’s president/CEO, said in a Twitter message he’s been told the restaurant could open in June.

“Building looks good, coming along nicely. Can’t wait!” he wrote.