\u201cMy dad \u2026 had a \u201863 Impala SS, it\u2019s on airbags so it\u2019s riding low and everything,\u201d co-owner Alonzo Lemus said. \u201cThat\u2019s the true style out there (in California). We even have the lowrider bike in here.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Los Chiludos on opening day, June 4, 2026, in the Braden River shopping plaza on State Road 64 East. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com What\u2019s on the menu?<\/p>\n
Some signature menu items include the California burrito, birria tacos, tortas and the Chilango burrito.<\/p>\n
But in the California-Mexican style, Los Chiludos offers wet burritos.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s huge in California,\u201d Lemus said. \u201cYou put the salsa, you put the cheese and let the cheese melt almost like enchilada style \u2026 use a fork and knife rather than using your hands.\u201d<\/p>\n
The California burrito is made with grilled steak, steak fries, queso, pico de gallo and guacamole.<\/p>\n
A customer digs into the Cali Fries at Los Chiludos on opening day, June 4, 2026, in the Braden River shopping plaza on State Road 64 East. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com <\/p>\n
Tortas are a type of sandwich that can be made with different meats.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a toasted bun, the bun\u2019s a little bit different that what a baguette would be, it\u2019s softer than that,\u201d co-owner Tera Lemus said. \u201cAlmost in between a baguette and a French bread, I would maybe say. And then it\u2019s toasted, topped with mayonnaise, refried beans, lettuce, your choice of meat, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole.\u201d<\/p>\n
The birria tacos are made with slow-cooked shredded beef and topped with onion, cilantro and cheese.<\/p>\n
While it\u2019s not a California-style thing, Los Chiludos developed its own queso to serve customer demand in Florida.<\/p>\n
\u201c(If) a lot of people are asking for something, we\u2019ll try it out,\u201d Alonzo Lemus said. \u201cAnd that was one thing. And people love our queso. It\u2019s insane how much queso we have to make every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Average menu prices range from $4 to $15 per item.<\/p>\n
The chicken quesadillas at Los Chiludos on opening day, June 4, 2026, in the Braden River shopping plaza on State Road 64 East. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com How it started<\/p>\n
Jose and Tera Lemus started Los Chiludos in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area before moving to the Suncoast to open their first Manatee County location in Holmes Beach.<\/p>\n
Their sons, Alonzo and Anthony, are running the new Bradenton spot, while Jose and Tera operate the Holmes Beach location, Alonzo said.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach of us have girlfriends and we\u2019re each expecting a kid \u2026 so we want to grow with that and be able to support our family,\u201d Alonzo Lemus said. \u201c… Not only is our food very important to us making sure everything tastes good and quality, but also our customer service.\u201d<\/p>\n
Los Chiludos on opening day, June 4, 2026, in the Braden River shopping plaza on State Road 64 East. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com First day crowd<\/p>\n
On its first day, the new location inside the Braden River Plaza, had multiple people waiting for the restaurant to open at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n
Green, white and red balloons, representing the Mexican flag\u2019s colors, greeted diners near the ordering counter.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou never know when you\u2019re doing a grand opening how things will go,\u201d Tera Lemus said. \u201cWe have (the other) location on the island. We had no idea how this one would go. Really glad to see the excitement of everybody.\u201d<\/p>\n
The restaurant has weekly specials and serves an array of beverages, including beer and frozen margaritas.<\/p>\n
Los Chiludos is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. It is closed Sunday.<\/p>\n
For more information, visit LosChiludos.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Cali Fries at Los Chiludos on opening day, June 4, 2026, in the Braden River shopping plaza on State Road 64 East. Tiffany Tompkins ttompkins@bradenton.com <\/p>\n
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