{"id":204152,"date":"2026-03-04T17:30:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/204152\/"},"modified":"2026-03-04T17:30:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:30:08","slug":"new-fresno-area-restaurants-tacos-chipotle-persian-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/204152\/","title":{"rendered":"New Fresno-area restaurants: tacos, Chipotle, Persian food"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Fresno area lost some big-name restaurants in January<\/a>, but plenty more have been popping up in recent days and weeks.<\/p>\n

From Fresno to Lemoore, several new restaurants have opened, including two this week. They range from big chains \u2014 such as a Chipotle with a new high-tech drive-thru \u2014 to a local taqueria and the return of a familiar kebab spot.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at who\u2019s opened recently.<\/p>\n

New restaurants in Fresno areaChicomostok Mexican Food<\/p>\n

Chicomostok<\/a> is the taco truck that often parked near the Walmart at Ashlan and Blackstone avenues.<\/p>\n

Now it\u2019s got its own restaurant.<\/p>\n

In January, Chicomostok moved to 224 W. Olive Ave., near Fruit Avenue.<\/p>\n

Its known for its burritos, tacos, quesadillas, tortas, sopes and aguas frescas.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s open from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n

Chipotle in Lemoore \"Drive-thru Drive-thru \u201cChipotlanes\u201d like this one (not in Lemoore) are becoming standard at new Chipotle locations nationwide. Special to The Bee SPECIAL TO THE BEE <\/p>\n

Lemoore will get its first Chipotle<\/a> Thursday, March 5.<\/p>\n

It will open at 10:45 a.m. at 223 W. Hanford Armona Road, near the Panda Express.<\/p>\n

It will have a \u201cChipotlane,\u201d what the restaurant calls its drive-thru.<\/p>\n

Instead of a traditional drive-thru where customers would pick each ingredient in their burrito, a Chipotlane is a little different. It\u2019s used only to pick up orders made online.<\/p>\n

The Chipotle will be open from 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n

The restaurant will employ about 30 people and is hiring at chipotle.com\/careers.<\/a><\/p>\n

Kabob Land \"Retro Retro Junction on the northeast corner of East Herndon and North Cedar avenues in Fresno now houses Kabob Land. SILVIA FLORES The Fresno Bee <\/p>\n

Persian restaurant Kabob Land<\/a> was in business for 30 years before it closed its Cedar and Nees avenues location in August.<\/p>\n

After the six-month closure, it reopened Tuesday in its new location, inside the Retro Junction 76 station at the northeast corner of Herndon and Cedar avenues.<\/p>\n

The restaurant is no longer doing dine-in service. But it\u2019s still serving its popular dishes, including its beef koobideh mix, made with both ground beef and chicken.<\/p>\n

It does to-go orders and catering. Call 559\/900-4772<\/a> for catering.<\/p>\n

Jersey Mike\u2019s Subs in Reedley \"Jersey Jersey Mike\u2019s Subs has opened a location in Reedley. Jersey Mike\u2019s SPECIAL TO THE BEE <\/p>\n

Reedley got its first Jersey Mike\u2019s Subs<\/a> on Feb. 11 at 1473 W. Manning Ave., near the river.<\/p>\n

The sandwich shop serves all kinds of cold and hot subs.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s known for its #13 original Italian, made with provolone, ham, salami, pepperoni, prosciuttini (and Italian-style peppered ham made from pork leg) and cappacuolo (a traditional Italian dry-cured pork).<\/p>\n

Jersey\u2019s Mike\u2019s is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n

The location is still hiring. Interested applicants can apply online at https:\/\/www.jerseymikes.com\/careers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mad Duck and Ike\u2019s at the Fresno Airport<\/p>\n

Two new restaurants are now open to travelers at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mad Duck Craft Brewery<\/a> has opened a location beyond the security checkpoint featuring its food and beer.<\/p>\n

The business has four full-size locations elsewhere in Fresno and Clovis.<\/p>\n

An Ike\u2019s Love & Sandwiches<\/a> has been open at the airport for a while, but celebrated with a ribbon cutting with Mayor Jerry Dyer<\/a> last week.<\/p>\n

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Bethany Clough<\/a><\/p>\n

The Fresno Bee<\/p>\n

Bethany Clough covers restaurants and retail for The Fresno Bee. A reporter for more than 20 years, she now works to answer readers\u2019 questions about business openings, closings and other business news. She has a degree in journalism from Syracuse University and her last name is pronounced Cluff.\n <\/p>\n