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LAS BRASAS
Located in Prairie Pavilion 7777 N Heartland Drive in Coeur d’Alene Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:30am-7pm lasbrasasmexicangrill.com 208.819.2577 The Story Behind
LAS BRASAS
When there is love put into what you’re eating,
the food just tastes better. Twenty years ago, Juan and Maria Guitron moved to Eugene, OR with a love and passion for fresh, from scratch food. Along with their two young sons, Juan and Ivan, they opened a taqueria. Juan wanted to show his children that with hard work and a passion for what you do, all your dreams can come true. After Juan suddenly passed away, the family was forced to close their restaurant.
Flash forward to 2016, youngest son Ivan Guitron had a dream to open his own restaurant. His father in law, Jim Kolar, wanted to see that dream become a reality. They partnered together and opened Las Brasas (named after his parents’ restaurant) in 2016. To honor his mother and father, Ivan and Jim use the original recipes and make everything fresh and from scratch.
“We want to give North Idaho and Eastern Washington the unique flavors of Jalisco, Mexico. We know that great food brings people together and our mission is to be that place people think of first when they want to gather and want great food.” With a mission statement like this, you can feel the passion and love put into this business.
“I believe that what sets us apart is our flavor. Everything on our menu is a recipe passed down or a recipe we have put lots of time and energy into.” says Dana Guitron. Las Brasas also strives to love and express gratitude for their customers. They truly get to know them and many have become good friends over the years. They’ve been able to grow right alongside their customer base even catering weddings, baby showers and birthday parties.
During times of struggle, they have been very thankful for their space inside the Prairie Pavilion. They are surrounded by some great neighbors and have had time to find what works best for them. Las Brasas is on the fast track to changing the way people view food, one meal at a time. After all... “food should taste good. Not just good but great.” w
