A Mexican restaurant in Clovis known for its red tacos and quesatacos is opening a location in Fresno.<\/p>\n
The 559 Taqueria<\/a> plans to open a restaurant at the northwest corner of Bullard and Marks avenues in Fresno.<\/p>\n It’s taking over the space El Mariachi left behind when it closed in March<\/a> and reopened at Bullard and Palm as Masa Madre<\/a>.<\/p>\n The new 559 Taqueria Cantina y Cocina is expected to open in about three or four months.<\/p>\n It will be much more than a standard Fresno taqueria, said owner Chris Garcia.<\/p>\n It’s a Mexican cantina with a full bar.<\/p>\n A mock-up shows a large image of La Catrina, the feminine skull often associated with Dia de Los Muertos, that will hang over the bar.<\/p>\n The bar will serve beer, wine and cocktails, including margaritas.<\/p>\n The work \u2014 complete with arches \u2014 is almost finished. The rest of the restaurant has been remodeled too.<\/p>\n “Everything will be literally brand new in there,” Garcia said. “We gutted the whole place \u2014 everything. Brand new floors, ceiling, bathrooms, kitchen, full bar.”<\/p>\n Garcia owns the existing 559 Taqueria at 1320 Clovis Ave.<\/p>\n The menu<\/p>\n The new Fresno location will serve the red tacos and quesatacos that people lined up for at the business’ first taco truck called 559 Street Tacos.<\/p>\n The red taco is made by dipping tortillas into a sauce made from long-simmered chiles, then slapping them on the grill with your choice of meat \u2014 though barbacoa is a common choice.<\/p>\n The quesatacos are the No. 1 seller. They’re also dipped in the red sauce, filled with meat and cheese, folded over and cooked until a little bit crispy.<\/p>\n The birria, made from shredded beef, is also a customer favorite.<\/p>\n “The birria is what a lot people come for,” he said.<\/p>\n All of those items come to the new location, along with a much broader menu, including enchiladas and fajitas.<\/p>\n Garcia plans to take some of the lessons learned at the Clovis location and bring them to Fresno.<\/p>\n For instance, both restaurants will offer quick-service ordering and the sit-down full-service dining.<\/p>\n “I did notice people really like the full-service concept, so we’re going to incorporate that,” he said.<\/p>\n The business got its start years ago with two taco trucks. Those have since been sold.<\/p>\n