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FRANK’S TACO GRILL

Francisco “Frank” Salinas was a dad who saw a need he knew he could fill. He knew all to well what it was like to try to squeeze a healthy, but quick, meal in between work, school and all of those extra-curricular activities.

“The convenience factor is a big thing,” Salinas says. “When you have kids, you get tired of fast food, but then you go to restaurants, and you find you’re paying too much. We’re shooting to be there in the middle — better than fast food but at price points that aren’t going to break you.”

This summer he opened Frank’s Taco Grill, a new eatery on Upper Greenville that is aimed at families who are short on time and not looking to break the bank. With tacos under $5 a piece, served in a wide variety of styles, they seem to be hitting the mark. A rolled chicken taco, made with freshly prepared shredded chicken that’s deep fried in a tortilla and slathered with avocado cream sauce, will only set you back $1.25. At the top price point on the menu, you’ll find an herb-garlic shrimp taco served with lime cabbage and salsa for $3.99.

“We’re focusing a great deal on working people,” Salinas says.

Salinas has worked in restaurants before, but this is the first one he’s owned. He’s making it a family affair. Stop by and you’re likely to see his wife, Claudia, behind the counter and at least one of his three children working as well.

The restaurant also offers breakfast daily and catering for larger parties. In a rush? You can skip the line by calling in your order. And all items are made to order, so if you want to leave off the cabbage or add cheese, all you have to do is ask.

FRANK’S TACO GRILL

7033 Greenville Ave., suite 101 214.987.1704 frankstacogrill.com

AMBIANCE : Family friendly

PRICE RANGE: $1.25-$4 (per taco)

HOURS: Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

DID YOU KNOW: Tacos can be ordered four different ways: classic, rolled, wrapped or in a bowl.

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Lunchbox Season Is Back

Summers are made up of late nights, no routine and a lot of tiresome fun, and it is not always easy getting back into the school routine.

For me, the early mornings are the hardest part. Getting everyone up, dressed, fed a nutritious breakfast, lunches packed and out the door on time can be a challenge.

As important as breakfast is for ourselves and our kids, so is the lunch we pack to fuel the rest of their day. The lunch box routine does not have to be intimidating or stressful when you have an organized refrigerator of simple and healthy options.

In my family, we love a classic sandwich, but I always like to change it up so lunches don’t look the same every day.

Here’s some easy-to-make crowd pleasers to get your school year started on the right note with plenty of big flavor.

Apple slices

Carrots and ranch

Pretzel sticks

Salami and crackers

Mozzarella balls

Cucumbers and tomatoes

Dried fruit mix

Pasta salad

Sugar snap peas

Strawberries with yogurt dip

Popcorn