Restaurateur Salvador Alonso, who has been operating El Jalapeno in Anna, IL for the past 12 years, is planning to open El Burro Loco at 313 N. Euclid, above.
In a phone conversation with Alonso today, he said he expects it will take approximately three months to open his authentic Mexican restaurant in the CWE. He plans to use the freshest ingredients for a wide variety of fajitas, chimichangas, burritos and tamales. He describes El Burro Loco as a family-friendly place that will feature a kids menu. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Alonso plans to apply for a liquor license for El Burro Loco. On a related note, it seems that many CWEnders are under the impression that an earlier proposal to occupy the space by Crushed Red failed due to lack of support for a liquor license. In fact, the requisite number of signatures were obtained by that applicant, but the application was withdrawn one day prior to the scheduled hearing. The applicant, who very sadly has since passed away, had the signatures of a majority of neighbors who fall within the 300 foot radius of the premises, but elected to withdraw at the last minute.
As with Crushed Red, this would appear to be an ideal use for that forlorn location.
Yes! Family-friendly real mexican! Can’t wait!