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Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Newly opened Mexican restaurant replaces former New Albany Local Cantina
NEW ALBANY, Ohio (WCMH) — A new Mexican restaurant has taken over a former New Albany Local Cantina that closed earlier this year. El Rey Brasas – Mar – Tekila has been open for business for about a week, according to its social media. The Mexican restaurant said its name reflects its values, translating to 'embers – sea – tequila' in honor of the grill's fire, fresh sea and their handcrafted cocktails. El Rey offers a wide variety of Mexican dishes priced between $10 and $20 per person, although steak and fish dishes may be priced higher. Its menu mirrors offerings at many Mexican restaurants that pull from Mexican regional cuisines, like burritos, enchiladas and aguachiles. The plating reflects El Rey's 'stylish setting,' with carefully ornate displays of each dish. The restaurant also offers craft cocktails, such as a pink number served with a little pink cowboy hat and topped with cotton candy, and a peach colored cocktail with rainbow candy on top. According to a photo of the drink menu from an online review, El Rey offers many margaritas, priced between $10 and $15. There is not a drink menu available online, and El Rey has not yet responded to NBC4's request for comment. 'Differences' with landlord closes Westerville pizzeria El Rey sets its 'stylish' tone with vibrant décor, including bright pink flowers hanging from the ceilings and colorful murals along the walls. El Rey offers both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as seating at the bar. Avid El Rey fans can also join the VIP club and receive free queso or a free sopapilla dessert. VIP access appears free, and just requires an email sign up for future messaging and offers. The site at 5525 New Albany Road West was previously a Local Cantina, which closed on Jan. 31 so that the owners could dedicate time to the opening of Asian fusain restaurant Bendi Wok N Bar elsewhere in New Albany. El Rey is located in the same shopping strip as barre3, Rooster's and Gyro City Grill. El Rey opens at 11 a.m. every day, closing at 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at 9 p.m. on Sundays. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
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Mexican restaurant near Day Air Ballpark abruptly closes
A downtown restaurant closure surprised some in the area. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Chris Bhai works at Brixx Ice Company across the street from Local Cantina. After more than 20 years in business downtown, he has watched multiple businesses come and go. TRENDING STORIES: Kohl's announces closure of 27 stores, 2 in Ohio Coroner called to crash in Darke County Police: Man paid to Uber 13-year-old he met on TikTok to other city, sexually assaulted her Wednesday afternoon, people wanting Mexican food were greeted with a note saying, 'We regret to announce this location is permanently closed. It has been a pleasure serving the local community.' The restaurant opened its downtown location in 2019, the first location outside of the Columbus area. Bhai said working a restaurant or bar near Day Air Ballpark during baseball season drives up profits, but some businesses might struggle during the off-season. 'When that stadium is not active, it's not a lot of people down here and a lot of businesses are gone in place of housing. So you know, it's kind of just a natural progression of things,' Bhai said. We will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Local Cantina near Day Air Ballpark abruptly closes
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you're looking for a Mexican restaurant and bar in downtown Dayton, you currently have one less option. According to a sign posted on the doors of Local Cantina, located at 503 East First St. in Dayton, the location has permanently closed. 'We regret to announce this location is permanently closed,' said the sign. 'It has been a pleasure serving the local community.' While operational at the site, the location was known for fajitas, tacos and alcoholic beverages. If you have gift card for the business, they can be used at its remaining locations in Columbus and Florida. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- General
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Mexican restaurant near Day Air ballpark permanently closes
A Mexican restaurant near the Day Air ballpark has shut its doors. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Local Cantina, located at 503 E 1st Street, has permanently closed, according to a sign on the front door. TRENDING STORIES: Firefighters on scene of reported house fire in Huber Heights neighborhood 25-year-old inmate dies in custody of Montgomery County Jail Department of Health announces measles outbreak in Ohio News Center 7 crews went to the restaurant, and the lights were off and the restaurant was empty. 'It has been a pleasure serving the local community,' the sign reads. There are still several Local Cantina restaurants in the Columbus area. News Center 7 is working to learn more about the closure and will continue to follow this story. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Columbus-based Tex-Mex chain to open in Pickerington
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus-based Tex-Mex chain has plans to open a new location in Pickerington. Last week, the city of Pickerington announced on social media that a Local Cantina will open on the corner of Columbus and Center streets. 'It's part of our continued investment in the downtown,' the city wrote on Facebook. 'We've got plans for parking too. More details will be coming soon, but this is something to get excited about, Pickerington!' Cincinnati bakery to take over Block's Bagels, furthering shared history The new location features two stories and an expansive upstairs patio, according to a rending included in the post. The city has yet to reveal further details such as an opening date, and the restaurant group that owns Local Cantina, Orange Umbrella Restaurants, did not respond to an inquiry for further information. Local Cantina saw two restaurants close last year, including its locations in Gahanna and the Short North. The chain has 10 locations in the Columbus area, as well as a singular location in both Dayton and Greenway Station, Florida. Local Cantina, founded in Columbus in 2012, serves a variety of chips and dips, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, desserts and alcoholic beverages. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
