Margaritas (restaurant)
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Margaritas is a Mexican restaurant chain in New England.[1][2][3][4][5] Founded by John Pelletier in 1985 in Concord, NH. His first venture opened as Tio Juan's. With partner Stan Bagley, he opened the first Tio Juan's Mexican Restaurant in Orono, ME. Shortly after, his brother Dave joined the venture. [6] Since then, the company has grown to 18 corporate locations across New England, and new franchise stores opening in the Mid Atlantic, like locations in Tom's River, NJ and Lansdale, PA. The company is the most prominent TexMex casual dining experience in New England. [3][5]
Their use of art and furniture directly from central Mexico is one key feature that makes them stand out from other restaurants.[6] Following this theme, the restaurant blends traditional Mexican cuisine with standard Tex-Mex fare for a New England palate. The restaurant prides itself on remaining a true scratch kitchen even while evolving into a corporation as well as remaining a fast, casual, family-oriented place to eat.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Chesto, Jon (August 4, 2014). "The Margaritas restaurant chain resumes its Bay State growth plans". Boston Business Journal. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014.
- ^ Accardi, Nicolette (October 15, 2019). "Mexican chain restaurant opening its third N.J. location". NJ.com. Archived from the original on September 16, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Dandurant, Karen (April 16, 2016). "Margaritas Restaurant reveals expansion plans". seacoastonline.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ Sambides, Nick (February 15, 2020). "Margaritas, a Mexican restaurant chain, is coming to Ellsworth". Bangor Daily News. Archived from the original on September 16, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b Diamond, Michael L. (November 2, 2016). "Margaritas replaces Tiffany's in Toms River". Asbury Park Press. p. A10. Archived from the original on October 8, 2020. Retrieved October 12, 2020.
- ^ a b "OUR STORY | Margaritas Mexican Restaurant". Margaritas Mex. Retrieved December 15, 2021.