When will Los Amigos open its Belleville restaurant? Owner shares possible date, details

Since first reporting that Los Amigos Mexican-American Restaurant & Gill is coming to Belleville, I have a bit more info to share.

I met with co-owner Erick Roman at the site to find out what’s going on and to get an idea of when he thinks the restaurant will open.

So why Belleville?

Really, the opportunity presented itself.

Roman said he first learned of El Gordito’s closing from an acquaintance, who suggested that he and his family open a Los Amigos location in its place.

From there Roman called the property owner, who confirmed that yes, El Gordito did close and offered him the site for another Los Amigos restaurant.

Of course, he said yes.

Now Roman and his family are giving the place a thorough cleaning. He said there will be all new tables and chairs for the restaurant.

With all that’s left to do, including acquiring a liquor license, other permits and installing new signage, Roman said he hopes they’ll be ready to open in about 9-10 weeks, so possibly in mid-March.

In the meantime, if you want a preview of the food, grab a bite (and a margarita) at the O’Fallon location at 950 Talon Drive.

You can view that menu online at losamigosofallon.com.

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Los Amigos Mexican-American Restaurant & Grill Belleville is located at 2630 Mascoutah Ave.

Belleville will be the seventh location for the family owned and operated restaurant.

Other locations include O’Fallon, Carlyle, Vandalia, Greenville and Effingham in Illinois, and Kokomo, Indiana.