Another Mexican Food Option In Elmhurst

ELMHURST, IL — Elmhurst has a new option for Mexican food. On Tuesday, Primos Locos Garden Bar opened in downtown. Even before its opening, it made headlines on Patch when police said they arrested two security guards that the restaurant hired on weapons charges.

The restaurant, 122 S. York St., has a simple menu with all the major Mexican plates. It serves margaritas and Mexican craft beers, among other drinks. The city confirmed Primos has a liquor license.

According to its website, Primos says its environment is a "feast for the eyes alone." The restaurant promises to obey social distancing guidelines.

Joe, Michael and Edward Fernandez are listed as the owners on the state Liquor Control Commission's website.

On June 2, Elmhurst police arrested two security guards carrying guns and wearing ballistics vests a few blocks away from the city's first Black Lives Matter protest. The men were hired for that day by Primos Locos, according to a police report.

They were charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. One had a revoked firearm owner's identification card, police said.

According to the report, one of the restaurant's owners was apologetic for the incident because he did not expect the guards to be armed on the public way.