Established Mexican Takeout Restaurant
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Incredible Opportunity: Stunning Takeout Ready for Any Cuisine
Established Mexican Takeout Restaurant - Turnkey Operation in Prime Location
This well-established restaurant has been serving the Wood-Ridge community since 1980 and underwent complete renovation in 2025 when converted from Chinese to Mexican cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown Wood-Ridge with excellent visibility and foot traffic, the business generates $365,000 in annual revenue with $90,000 in cash flow.
Business Highlights:
- 44-year operating history with established customer base
- Fully renovated facility with modern equipment and infrastructure
- Prime downtown location with high visibility and foot traffic
- Flexible space adaptable to multiple cuisine types
- Strong financial performance with consistent revenue stream
- Absentee owner operation demonstrating systems efficiency
Facility Features:
The 1,000+ square foot restaurant includes seating for 12 customers plus robust takeout operations. Fully equipped commercial kitchen features flat grill, regular grill, range, deep fryer, toaster, roast oven, stand steamer, slicer, electric steam prep table with freezer, cutting table, salad freezer, coffee station, ice machine, and cooktop. Recent renovations include new office, bathroom, and compressor.
Location Advantages:
Situated in bustling downtown Wood-Ridge surrounded by complementary businesses including liquor store, Domino's Pizza, bagel shop, century-old bakery, cleaner, CVS Pharmacy, and gas station. The location benefits from consistent local and foot traffic with convenient street parking.
Growth Opportunities:
The versatile space can accommodate various cuisine concepts including Italian, Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean, or American food. Expansion potential exists through delivery services, catering, online ordering, menu diversification, and additional food services.
Financial Details:
Asking price: $60,000
Annual revenue: $365,000
Cash flow: $90,000
Monthly rent: $4,500
Lease expires: December 31, 2030
The current owner will provide transition assistance to ensure smooth operations transfer. This turnkey opportunity offers immediate income potential in a proven location with multiple growth avenues.
This well-established restaurant has been serving the Wood-Ridge community since 1980 and underwent complete renovation in 2025 when converted from Chinese to Mexican cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown Wood-Ridge with excellent visibility and foot traffic, the business generates $365,000 in annual revenue with $90,000 in cash flow.
Business Highlights:
- 44-year operating history with established customer base
- Fully renovated facility with modern equipment and infrastructure
- Prime downtown location with high visibility and foot traffic
- Flexible space adaptable to multiple cuisine types
- Strong financial performance with consistent revenue stream
- Absentee owner operation demonstrating systems efficiency
Facility Features:
The 1,000+ square foot restaurant includes seating for 12 customers plus robust takeout operations. Fully equipped commercial kitchen features flat grill, regular grill, range, deep fryer, toaster, roast oven, stand steamer, slicer, electric steam prep table with freezer, cutting table, salad freezer, coffee station, ice machine, and cooktop. Recent renovations include new office, bathroom, and compressor.
Location Advantages:
Situated in bustling downtown Wood-Ridge surrounded by complementary businesses including liquor store, Domino's Pizza, bagel shop, century-old bakery, cleaner, CVS Pharmacy, and gas station. The location benefits from consistent local and foot traffic with convenient street parking.
Growth Opportunities:
The versatile space can accommodate various cuisine concepts including Italian, Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean, or American food. Expansion potential exists through delivery services, catering, online ordering, menu diversification, and additional food services.
Financial Details:
Asking price: $60,000
Annual revenue: $365,000
Cash flow: $90,000
Monthly rent: $4,500
Lease expires: December 31, 2030
The current owner will provide transition assistance to ensure smooth operations transfer. This turnkey opportunity offers immediate income potential in a proven location with multiple growth avenues.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 46
- Employees
- 4 (2 Full-time, 1 Part-time, 1 Contractor)
- Facilities & Assets
- Turnkey Restaurant for Lease — Established restaurant since 1980 and fully renovated in 2025. Over 1,000 sq. ft. on the main drag with street parking, excellent condition, strong takeout business, and seating for 12. Fully equipped with a flat grill, regular grill, range, deep fryer, toaster, roast oven, stand steamer, slicer, new office, new bathroom, new compressor, electric steam prep table with freezer, cutting table, salad freezer, coffee station, ice machine, and cooktop. $4,500/month, lease terms negotiable. Ready to go and a great opportunity to take over a long-established restaurant.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Located right in the heart of downtown Wood-Ridge, surrounded by established businesses. A liquor store is directly on the right, Domino’s Pizza is on the left, and a bagel store is right next door. Across the street is a bakery that has been established for over 100 years, a cleaner, CVS Pharmacy, and a gas station. Great location with plenty of foot and local traffic.
- Opportunities for Growth
- The restaurant was originally established as a Chinese takeout in 1980 and was fully renovated in 2025, when it was converted into a Mexican takeout restaurant. The space can be adapted to many different cuisines, including Italian, Indian, Chinese, Mediterranean, American, and more. With the location, existing setup, and flexibility of the space, it offers plenty of potential for growth, expansion, and creating a new concept.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 8,000
- Rent
- $4,500 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 12/31/2030
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner is balancing other businesses and is ready to pass the restaurant on.
- Transition Support
- Assistance will be provided to help ensure a smooth transition and start for the new owner.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2543068
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