New Taco Shop For Riverwest
Raul's Taco Shop would replace Kitchen Kings on Locust Street.
1000 E. Locust St. Photo taken Aug. 12, 2024 by Sophie Bolich.
A high-turnover building in Riverwest could soon be the site of Raul’s Taco Shop, according to a new proposal from Adan Ventura. The industry veteran, whose credits include three food trucks and a brick-and-mortar restaurant, is planning his latest venture at 1000 E. Locust St.
The building has housed various restaurants in recent years, including JAX Pizza, 4 To 4 Pizza & Wings, Luna Pizza, Milano Pizza, Antonio’s Pizza, Tuk’s Thai Kitchen, Thai Lotus, Sticky Rice and Kitchen Kings.
Like its predecessors, Raul’s Taco Shop will focus on takeout, offering classic Mexican dishes from a small service window. The 900-square-foot restaurant space includes a public-facing counter and indoor waiting area, but no on-site space for dining.
A proposed menu features tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and chimichangas with a choice of beef, chicken, barbacoa and pastor. Customizable toppings include lettuce, tomato, cheese, cilantro and onion.
The upcoming business aims to appeal to a wide range of customers, with plans to open daily at 11 a.m. for lunch and offer late-night service until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Raul’s would close at 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and at 8 p.m. on Sundays, according to a license application.
Shane Zolper of 1126 Kane LLC owns the building, as well as 10 additional properties throughout the Riverwest neighborhood. Ventura has not indicated any plans for construction to the space.
Raul’s is awaiting city approval for its food dealers license, with a target opening date in April. The restaurant has no plans to serve alcohol.
If approved, Raul’s would join neighboring businesses like Lush Popcorn, Linneman’s Riverwest Inn, and Black Husky Brewing—the latter of which welcomes carry-ins of food.
Ventura did not respond to a request for comment by the time of publication.
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