The Northeast-based burrito chain has not gone back on plans to return to the Windy City.
Dos Toros Taqueria has announced the chain is officially coming back to Chicago at 1 N Dearborn Street downtown. It is returning to the same location where it operated until 2022. Co-founder of Founders Table Restaurant Group Leo Kremer told What Now Chicago there is not an opening date yet, but it will be sometime in May.
“We’re excited to get back to Chicago,” Kremer said.
Dos Toros’ Dearborn Street location closed due to issues with the pandemic, per a report from Chicago Business Journal. The team has been wanting to return to the city since the location closed, and initially opened in 2017. In 2020, the chain was acquired by Founders Table Restaurant Group, led by Kremer and CEO Jeff Drake.
The chain with over 20 locations around the country operates in New York, Washington D.C. and in multiple airports. The first Dos Toros opened in 2009 in NYC, founded by Kremer and his brother Oliver. Since then, the team created Founders Table, which has also absorbed the chains Chopt and Protein Bar & Kitchen.
Dos Toros restaurants have a menu setup similar to Chipotle, with customizable burritos, tacos, quesadillas, burrito bowls, salads and nachos. Proteins like beef and chicken can be added to the entrees, along with vegetarian options. Most locations offer both dine-in and takeout.
The address is in the heart of The Loop, at the corner of W Madison Street. The building, owned by Beacon Capital Partners, is home to multiple chains including sweetgreen. Fooda, a dine-in and takeout restaurant, is also on the first floor.
An opening date for Dos Toros Taqueria will be announced soon, and for more updates visit their website.
