A family in Kankakee is getting ready to open the doors of their takeout restaurant in the near future.
Yuriria’s Kitchen Restaurant is a new project in downtown Kankakee, set to debut at 310 E Station Street. This is opening close to the family business Martinez Tacos. Co-owner Lessly Hernandez told What Now Chicago there is not an exact opening date yet, but it will be sometime next month.
Yuriria’s is being opened by Hernandez, her mother Carmen, and locals Nicholas Romero and Guadalupe Martinez. Originally, the owners were thinking the new location would be a satellite kitchen for Yuriria Supermarket, but they wanted to create their own concept that would serve the community.
Hernandez’s mother owns the building where the restaurant will be, and Martinez Tacos next door has been open in Kankakee for around 33 years. Her father used to manage the restaurant, which still serves tacos with slow-cooked meats.
“They thrive just because of the community,” Hernandez said.
The order setup will be similar to Chipotle or Panda Express, allowing customers to choose two entrees with sides like rice and beans, diced potatoes or spinach. Tacos with meats like barbacoa and a Mexican-style baked potato will be a couple of the entree options. For breakfast, Yuriria’s will be serving Mexican bread concha with eggs, ham and cheese.
During the summer, the team plans to have tables set up outside. There will also be the addition of a drive-thru, but they have not started work on this yet. Breakfast hours are planned for 6-10:30 a.m.
A full video from the owners of the menu and opening timeframe is available in a post on Facebook from Great Food of Kankakee County.
