Francisco's, a new restaurant, focuses on Mexican dishes. What's selling well

Francisco's Mexican Taqueria opened on Broad Street on July 5, and the restaurant has been busy ever since, according to Camilla Suarez, whose fiancee, Francisco Flores, owns the venture.

"This has been a dream of Francisco's for years and a good friend is owner of the building," Suarez said. "He said 'This might be a great opportunity for you.'"

The space was formerly a Chinese takeout restaurant. Now it's selling fajitas like hot cakes.

"Fajitas, fajitas, fajitas," Suarez said. "We have Tejana (four meats), chicken, steak, chorizo, Pastor-style and more. Whatever (customers) want."

Pastor is a Lebanese/Mexican fusion dish popular in central Mexico.

Tacos al pastor originated in central Mexico from Lebanese immigrants, so it's basically a Mexicanized version of Shawarma.

The new restaurant is a dine-in/takeout place, with room for 32 guests. Suarez, a retired nursing aid, said they are working on getting hooked up with delivery service.

"Not yet," Suarez said, nodding and smiling.

Even without delivery, Francisco's hasn't had a moment's peace since opening the doors, she said.

"Busy, busy, busy," Suarez said. "It's a diverse crowd with a lot of repeat customers."

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Restaurant hours

Francisco's Taqueria, 2301 Broad St., is open Mondays through Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sundays 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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