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Summary:

Offering authentic botanas, sopas, tacos, taco salads, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, tostadas, mariscos, plates, desserts and other popular traditional Mexican favorites. As well as desayunos (breakfast) and burgers. And bebidas including horchata, a Coke fountain machine and cooler filled with Mexican Coke, Jarritos and more. Plus, kid’s menu.

Simple operation - counter service. Dine-in, carryout, pickup and 3rd party delivery. As well as catering by the tray and by the quart, plus fiesta packs and sides. Online ordering also available.

Fully equipped partially-open kitchen with 12ft hood, 6-burner conventional oven, 7-burner flat top grill, 2-basket fryer, several prep tables, hot well, 2-door sandwich table, single-door beverage cooler, walk-in cooler, single-door standing freezer, ice machine, POS system & more.

Turnkey! Keep the current concept, a similar concept or bring your own to this ideal location. Only exclusion is pizza.

Well established over 26+ years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included, but no financials. Family owned and operated. Part-time working owner plus three loyal longtime employees. Fully operational - turnkey!

Feel free to stop by the location as a customer first. This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, DO NOT talk to any owners, employees or patrons. If interested, please complete the short Contact Form on the right or email Brian O'Kelly at Brian@eatz-associates.com or call 847-579-9641 for more information. Showings by appointment only outside of business hours.

Competition:

Authentic Mexican street food. Serving the best traditional Mexican food in the northwest suburb since 1999. Bringing the vibrant flavors of Mexico to every bite. Featuring freshly made tortillas, seasoned meats and homemade salsas crafted from traditional recipes passed down through generations. All in a casual family atmosphere.

Rated 4.3 TripAdvisor, 4.1 Google and more. Highly rated and recommended, solid reputation to continue to build upon.

Growth and Expansion:

Long time local favorite Mexican restaurant. Staple in the community. Institution in the neighborhood. Loyal customer base. Strong repeat local customers. Steady walk-in traffic. And a well-established carryout and 3rd party delivery presence. Tons of regulars for generations. Popular for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In a high-demand suburban area for real, authentic Mexican food.

Also, the potential to increase hours, add liquor (dry bar already in place) and plenty of room to add video gaming machines!

Location:

Prime retail space in a busy neighborhood strip center along other complimentary long-term tenants including a pizza place, gambling parlor, tobacco store, nail salon, dance school, hair salon, dog day care center and more. Boasts great signage, high visibility, easy access and ample parking.

Perfectly situated on a primary east–west commuter corridor with high traffic counts. Also, a heavily traveled arterial road connecting several surrounding northwest suburbs.

Close to schools, parks, retail, services, neighborhood businesses, hospitals, medical facilities and more. Plus, surrounded by a dense residential area of single-family homes, condos, townhomes and apartments. Population of over 12,700 within 1 mile and over 92,000 within 3 miles with a significant segment of households falling into the $100,000+ income bracket.

And its location will also benefit from being near a major redevelopment site and a major long-term regional catalyst. This future development project further enhances the area’s visibility, infrastructure investment and long-term upside, making the location particularly attractive for operators seeking both immediate demand and future growth potential!

County: Cook

Facilities:

Lease Information: Leased space - cheap $3,252/mth gross (water also included). Current lease expires Sep 2026. Landlord will provide a new lease with options.

Square Feet: 1,900.

Seating: 40 Inside (Counter, High-Top & Low-Top Tables).

Days/Hrs of Operation: Mo-Sa 10:30a-9p & Su 10:30a-5p (Open Early For Breakfast).

Owners Role: Part-time working owner. Owner works the register about 25-30 hours a week. And has 3 loyal and knowledgeable longtime employees (10+ years!).

Real Estate: Leased.

Value of FF&E: Included In Asking Price (Valued At $125,000).

Value of Inventory: $5,000 (Not Included In Asking Price).

Number of Employees: 2 Full-Time & 1 Part-Time.

Support/Training: Negotiable on-site comprehensive training.

Seller Financing Available: No.

Reason for Selling: Retiring and moving.