DINING
Pico de Gallo Mexican Grill Expanding in Downtown Avalon Park
Avalon Park Group announced today that Pico de Gallo has leased 2,500 SF of restaurant space at 13001 Founder’s Square Drive, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32828, in the Clock Tower of Downtown Avalon Park and is slated to open July 2022.
The move to the Clock Tower will expand their cafeteria-style menu to include mix and match options from bowls to burritos and tacos, with various meats and traditional sides, like rice and beans, and chips and salsa. Additionally, there are plans to add a CoPico de Gallo has been the 13-year vilombian Bakery Café in honor of Jorge’s sion of long-time Avalon Park residents, heritage, which brings a rich mixture Jorge and Heidi Cardona-Lopez, along of flavors, color, and taste to the menu. with family support by sister Heisell Some menu items will include Pan de Alarcon and niece Nazareth OrozBono, Bunuelo, Picada Columbiana, emco. The vision came to life when they panadas, and arepas. opened as one of the original vendors in the Marketplace at Avalon Park food “I am always pleased to hear of the conhall in September 2021. Their expansion tinued success of long-time residents into a larger space in Avalon Park will and quadruple stakeholders that live, allow for outdoor seating and an exlearn, work and play in Avalon Park,” panded menu. says Beat Kahli, President and CEO of Avalon Park Group. “The community has welcomed us with open arms,” said Lopez. “I cannot wait “The entire family is a prime example of to share our new expanded menu with working hard and realizing the Ameriour new neighbors.” can Dream.”
For more information visit https:// www.picodegalloavalon.com/. They are also on Facebook and Instagram social media with the handle @picodegalloavalonpark.
The 1 Cantina Mexican Restaurant and Bar, Now Open in the Marketplace at Avalon Park can enjoy Mexican street corn, queso fundido, queso costra and a variety of other flavors that would make a Mexico City local envy. This is definitely not your typical Tex-Mex-style restaurant! “The addition of The 1 Cantina creates another dining experience in Downtown Avalon Park,” says Trey Fragala, Senior Vice President for Avalon Park Group. “The 1 Cantina will bring a unique opportunity to be transported to a genuine, Mexico City cantina, where folks gather to share good times, small plates and cocktails.”
Avalon Park Group announced today that The 1 Cantina has leased 2,580 SF of restaurant space at 3801 Avalon Park Blvd. East, Ste., Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32828, in the Marketplace at Avalon Park’s food hall. Located in the former “The Gathering Kitchen” space inside the Marketplace, The 1 Cantina Mexican restaurant owned by Giovanni Rodriguez and Marigel Haaz, differs from the other Marketplace vendors, in that it is a sit-down style restaurant with 50 inside seats, 65 outdoor seats and a full-service bar. “When I was young, growing up in Mexico, my father would tour my family around Mexico City’s cantinas. As a young kid, I was always amazed by the different flavors, aromas and unique atmospheres that the different neighborhoods bring. Our goal is to bring some of those memories and a taste of the cosmopolitan city and our world-renowned food, to the Avalon Park area”, said Rodriguez. The menu includes both regionally authentic and contemporary Mexican dishes, as well as a variety of drinks like tequila, mezcal and crafted cocktails. While guests will only be able to order from the food menu to dine in at the Cantina or to-go, the entire Marketplace will have access to the bar via the online ordering system. Food is served just like it is on the streets of Mexico City; everything is shareable. Guests
The 1 Cantina is now open with soft opening hours: Closed Monday – Tuesday, Open Wednesday – Thursday, 5 – 9 pm, Friday, 5-11:30 pm, Saturday Noon-11:30 pm, and Sunday Noon – 9 pm. The grand opening event has been set for Saturday, May 7th, Noon- 10 pm, with a Ribbon Cutting at Noon, specials and entertainment all day. The Cantina will also offer a late-night menu and DJ entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, along with a contemporary weekend brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays. To learn more about The 1 Cantina, visit their website for more information. You can also find them on Instagram @ the1cantina.
