An amazing opportunity to purchase a vibrant, fast-growing tacos & tequila concept set in the heart of a thriving historic downtown of a far northwest suburb. Embraced by the community, this Mexican restaurant delivers the total package: a stylish build-out, chef-driven tacos on house-made tortillas & an on-trend cocktail/tequila program. All in a highly walkable main street location just steps from the Fox River!

The Business - Well positioned as an elevated yet approachable taco bar with the food, drinks and ambiance that draws casual weekday dinners, friend gatherings, date nights & weekend traffic. Their tasty menu features creative tacos along with burritos, bowls, salads, botanas & desserts + a full bar featuring hand-crafted cocktails including margaritas & sangrias made with fresh-squeezed juices.

* On-trend concept - authentic Mexican flavors with modern presentation & bold, chef-crafted tacos on house-made tortillas.

* Full bar & tequila program - emphasis on margaritas, sangrias & craft cocktails built around a curated tequila selection, also 4 beers on tap - creates strong check averages & happy-hour appeal.

* Growing brand presence - active website, online ordering & delivery through major 3rd-party platforms such as Uber Eats, Grubhub & Toast, expanding the trade area beyond its walkable downtown.

* Turnkey - newer build-out mean systems, décor & equipment are modern & in place. You can step into a fully operational restaurant with the heavy lifting already done.

The Space - Occupies an incredible storefront in a classic brick main street building with a dramatic presence & modern storefront glass that showcases its bar 7 dining room.

* Inviting, high-impact façade - contemporary signage, large display windows & cool lighting make the restaurant stand out on its main street, especially in the evening dining & bar hours.

* Meticulously restored restaurant space - blends timeless character with contemporary design.

* Newer build-out - all new mechanicals including plumbing &d HVAC, as well as commercial-grade bar equipment, cooking equipment, refrigeration & cold storage.

* Fully equipped - includes a 16ft hood with Ansul suppression, 1,200-gallon exterior grease trap, 6-burner range w/oven, 3ft gas countertop radiant charbroiler, 3ft gas countertop griddle, infrared Salamander broiler, 2 gas fryers, 2-pan electric steam table, 2 refrigerated sandwich prep tables, reach-in refrigerator, reach-in freezer & more.

* Stylish interior - rustic wood tables, custom butcher-block tops, colorful tile accents, metal chairs with walnut seats/backs & mood lighting creates a modern Mexican vibe - casual but polished enough for date-night.

* Comfortable dining layout - a nice mix of table seating 7 bar/counter seating supports both dine-in 7 drinks-forward business. The open feel 7 large front windows bring in natural light & connect guests to the energy of main street.

* Efficient kitchen & bar - designed for a focused, taco-centric menu & scratch prep, with the ability to handle both in-house dining and steady takeout/delivery volumes.

* Fully renovated basement - to support the restaurant & for additional storage.

Overall, the space feels like a lively slice of Mexico dropped into an historic Illinois river town - colorful, comfortable memorable.

Asset sale - all FF&E included, but no financials. Sales approaching $500,000 with potential to go much higher with a hands-on operator!

Prime retail space on the main street of a far NW suburb’s thriving downtown, a charming, historic district along the Fox River known for its brick storefronts, walkable streetscape & growing lineup of destination restaurants & bars.

This is a HIGHLY confidential listing, please DO NOT talk to any of the owners, employees or patrons. If interested, complete the short Contact Form or call the EatZ Broker on the right for more info. Showings by appt only outside of business hours.

Listed By Tim Ryan at EatZ & Associates