Restaurantji unveils Halstead's must-visit Mexican dining spots.
Mexican · $
221 Main St, Halstead
Customers’ favorites
“Awesome food, great service, very clean well managed, peppers is the place to be come with your family”
Mexican
301 N Meridian Rd, Newton · 7.89 miles
“Tortas Mary is so good, I love the Al pastor tacos and salsa! 😋 and the beans and rice with it too hit just right, definitely always craving.”
Mexican · $
4 Leonard Ct, Hesston · 11.09 miles
Customers’ favorites
“We love El Cerrito. It's a good source when we don't want to cook! We often order take out, when we eat at the restaurant, the service is exceptional. The waitresses are so kind, friendly and helpful! The food is always delicious! We especially love the horchatta.”
El Pollo Loco is betting that loyalty members want more than discounts. The fire-grilled chicken chain rolled out a refreshed Loco Rewards program earlier this year, pairing exclusive experiences with app-driven promotions as part of a broader turnaround that's already delivering results. The centerpiece of the relaunch: a partnership with Coca-Cola for a "soccer challenge" giving members a shot at a VIP trip to the 2026 Major League Soccer All-Star Game in Charlotte, N.C., on July 29. The grand prize includes two game tickets, hotel accommodations, flight vouchers, and a $300 Visa gift card. A hundred runner-up winners each receive a $25 El Pollo Loco gift card.
Qdoba Mexican Eats is speeding up its growth across the nation, adding 33 new locations to its plans and bringing total restaurant commitments to more than 500 across the United States. The fast-casual Mexican chain is growing through key franchise partnerships in many regions. In the Northeast, PFGS, LLC will build 15 locations across Springfield, Mass., and Hartford, Conn. Meanwhile, Empire Inc. has agreed to open 10 restaurants in the Columbus, Ohio area, using their experience running over 100 restaurants including Subway and Dunkin' stores.