Monday, February 18, 2013

After a Year and a Half Spanglish Finally Opens!

We love a good taco and have been anxiously awaiting the opening of Spanglish (555 S. State).  It's been awhile in the making -- we first posted about the "Coming Soon" signs appearing in July of 2011 -- but as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait.

Well we're not ready to officially say it's good (since we haven't given it a try yet), we're pretty excited about the potential.  We've heard rumors and know the staff and owner has the experience to do well.

It looks like opening day was Friday the 15th.  If anyone has given it a try please do comment and let us know whatcha think!

UPDATE - here are some shots and thoughts that Brianbobcat sent us:
Spanglish is officially open as of Friday the 15th. After YEARS of "coming soon", soon is finally now. I went there, and it's very bright, almost too bright though as it's a cold light, not very warm and inviting. I got a steak burrito, and while it came out quickly, the steak was a very fatty steak and needed a lot of chewing. They're comparable to Chipotle, so for those not willing or able to walk up to Jackson and Van Buren, this could be a good substitute. Their credit card machine wasn't working tonight, so bring cash. I will still give them more chances, as a coworker who also went said the chicken was good, but the beans so-so. Best of luck Spanglish!
Spanglish from the outside
Inside Spanglish
Another reader emails us about their experience:
Finally open!! It was really good. Their menu is pretty comparable to flaco's, although i would say it's more comprehensive, and they have several breakfast items! There were a good number of people there last night, and they seemed to be operating relatively smoothly. I am constantly at flaco's (sometimes 3 times a week). I plan to now alternate when I feel like a taco. Cheers!!
(Hat tip: Villains Facebook, Brianbobcat, MJ, R!)