The site of a short-lived chain Mexican restaurant will soon reopen with local ownership.
The owners of Venue and other Lincoln restaurants have announced plans for a new concept called Cactus Modern Mexican & Cantina by Venue.
Pillar Restaurant Group said in a news release that the restaurant is slated to open later this month at 5500 S. 56th St., Suite 1, which is the former home of Chevys Fresh Mex in the Edgewood Shopping Center.
The site has been vacant since Chevys closed in October 2017, less than two years after opening.
Cactus Modern Mexican & Cantina will be a "family-oriented restaurant that combines flavors of Mexican cuisine with modern ideas and fresh, locally sourced ingredients," the owners said in the news release. It will have a bar, private dining room and patio seating.
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Pillar Restaurant Group said in the news release that it is conducting interviews for positions at the new restaurant this week at Venue Restaurant & Lounge, 4111 Pioneer Woods Drive.
In addition to Venue, Pillar Restaurant Group owners Jeff Barclay and Scott Ritter operate Piedmont Bistro and are the local franchisee for Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs.
Restaurants that have opened in 2018
Lincoln restaurants that have opened in the past year
B&T's - December
Barbara Selwyn, the owner of B & T's Diner, poses with some of the items served at her restaurant, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023. B&T's is at 4700 Vine St. and opened in December.
KENNETH FERRIERA Journal Star
Fleetwood - November
Bartender Spencer Johnson mixes up a drink at Fleetwood, which opened in mid-November at 801 O St. in the Haymarket.
Journal Star file photo
Masa Sushi - October
Jolyl roll and other rolls are seen at Masa Sushi. The all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant opened Oct. 22 at 1701 Pine Lake Road.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Oishii Japanese Steakhouse - September
Lolla Liu of Oishii Japanese Steakhouse on Oct. 19. The restaurant opened Oct. 3 at 2949 N. 27th St. where Village Inn used to be.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Chef Shawarma - September
A chicken tikka plate, served over rice with a side salad and a homemade garlic sauce. Chef Shawarma opened Sept. 10 at 831 N. 48th St. and has a drive-thru.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
The Mettle Grill - August
The dining room at The Mettle Grill offers views of the TVs at the bar. The restaurant, which used to be in Hickman, is at the Edgewood Shopping Center at 56th Street and Nebraska Parkway, where The Parthenon used to be.
Jeff Korbelik, Courtesy photo
Motorfood - July
The screamin' demon at MotorFood. The food truck opened a brick-and-mortar location in mid-July at 621 N. 48th St.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Pita & Naan - June
Pita & Naan's Omar Attaie (right) and his father, Mahboob Attaie. The Mediterranean and Eastern cuisine restaurant opened June 8 at 1434 O St.
JUSTIN WAN, Journal Star
Lila Mae's Southern Kitchen and Lounge - June
Tramesha Cruse poses for a photo at her restaurant, Lila Mae's Southern Kitchen and Lounge, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. The restaurant at 2110 Winthrop Road opened in June.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Sabor Latino - May
Honduran Pastelitos, Chuleta Frita, Baleadas, and Pollo con Tajadas (clockwise from left) at Sabor Latino. The restaurant at the corner of 48th Street and St. Paul Avenue in University Place opened in May 2022.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Well & Good - April
The ancho bison burger is one of three sandwich items on Well & Good’s lunch and dinner menus. The restaurant opened in April in the Scarlet Hotel on Nebraska Innovation Campus.
Jeff Korbelik, Courtesy photo
L's Kitchen - April
Co-owner Lawrence De Villiers (left) and executive chef Kevin Milligan work together on the menu at L's Kitchen. The restaurant opened April 1 at 17th and Van Dorn streets.
KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star
Ms. Chen 56 - March
Happy family, with half lobster tail, shrimp, chicken, beef, scallops, roast pork and mixed vegetables, seen May 4 at Ms. Chen 56. The restaurant opened March 15 at 56th Street and Nebraska Parkway in the Alamo shopping center.
JUSTIN WAN Journal Star
Ika San Ramen and Izakaya
Ika San Ramen and Izakaya, a restaurant for ramen and casual Japanese classics, will open soon at SouthPointe Pavilions at 27th and Pine Lake.
Ika San Ramen and Izakaya Facebook page
Aragon Tavern
The owners of Certified Piedmontese plan to open Aragon Tavern this summer in Lied Place at 11th and Q streets downtown.Â
Aragon Tavern Facebook page
Bob & Willie's Wonderbowl
Bob & Willie's Wonderbowl offers pizza, bowling and more at the former Dino's location near 84th and Van Dorn.
Bob & Willie's Wonderbowl Lincoln Facebook page
Wahlburgers
Wahlburgers has started work on two more Lincoln locations, in the Hy-Vees at 84th and Holdrege and 40th and Old Cheney.
Lauren Delgado, Orlando Sentinel
402 Creamery
402 Creamery plans a new location in Lincoln's Telegraph District at 330 S. 21st St. and in the Fallbrook development in northwest Lincoln.
Journal Star file photo
Reach the writer at 402-473-2647 or molberding@journalstar.com .
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