Don Pablo's was once the second-largest Mexican restaurant chain in the US during the '90s, known for its quality ingredients and theatrical interiors, but it declined due to financial struggles, changing ownership, and increased competition, ultimately closing its last location in 2019.
Chi-Chi's, a once-popular Mexican restaurant chain that went bankrupt in 2004, is set to reopen in 2025. The brand's trademark, owned by Outback Steakhouse, will be used by Michael McDermott, son of Chi-Chi's founder, to launch new restaurants. Chi-Chi's had continued to exist through prepackaged foods, and the new venture aims to offer an updated dining experience while retaining the original flavors.
Chi-Chi's, a once-popular Mexican restaurant chain that closed in 2004 following bankruptcy and a hepatitis A outbreak, is set to reopen in 2025. The brand's trademark, owned by Outback Steakhouse, will be used by Michael McDermott, son of Chi-Chi's founder, to launch new restaurants. Chi-Chi's has continued to exist through prepackaged foods, and the new venture aims to offer an updated dining experience while retaining the original flavors.
In celebration of National Queso Day, QDOBA is offering a larger portion of their 3-Cheese Queso side to customers at participating locations in the U.S. and Canada. Guests can enjoy the creamy, melted queso with the purchase of any entrée by using the code "DRIP" in-store, on the app, or on the website. The promotion is part of QDOBA's "Get It Dripped" campaign, aiming to enhance customers' dining experiences.
Azteca Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar in Mentor, Ohio, will be closed until July 10 due to multiple health violations, including unclean food-contact surfaces, improper food storage, and incorrect sanitizing solution concentration. The owners attribute the violations to the previous general manager's poor judgment. During the two-week closure, the owners plan to address and control these issues, hire an experienced general manager, and retrain the staff. The restaurant will reopen on July 11.