Restaurants & Bars

Burrito Guacamole Opens In Joliet At Former Jimmy K's

Jimmy K's went out of business this past summer, but it didn't take long for a new fast-food restaurant to open near Houbolt and I -80.

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This is the steak burrito at Joliet's newest restaurant, Burrito Guacamole Authentic Mexican Food. It's $10.99. "Our food is cooked by order," the menu proclaims.
This is the steak burrito at Joliet's newest restaurant, Burrito Guacamole Authentic Mexican Food. It's $10.99. "Our food is cooked by order," the menu proclaims. (John Ferak/Joliet Patch Editor )

JOLIET ? If you were thinking that the demise of the Jimmy K's Handcrafted Burgers restaurant near Houbolt Road and Interstate 80 would spur the addition of a Mexican fast-food restaurant, you hit the jackpot. It did. On Nov. 6, Burrito Guacamole Authentic Mexican Food opened at the former Jimmy K's, 1422 Riverboat Center Drive.

Joliet Patch's editor discovered the new fast-food restaurant on Friday while working on a separate story about Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy's latest recommendation to deny a liquor license for the BP Gas Station facing Houbolt Road.

Upon discovering Burrito Guacamole, Joliet Patch's editor went inside and spent $10.99 for the steak burrito. It was terrific. Meanwhile, at a separate table, a FedEx driver was complimenting the employees, telling one of them how their food was excellent.

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The Burrito Guacamole is across the street from the Rock Run Business Park. But it's not easily visible. It's hidden behind the BP gas station and the McDonald's restaurant.

"Step into our colorful restaurant for a delightful food journey. Our menu features an array of options like tacos, burritos, tortas, guaraches, and quesadillas, all made with the freshest ingredients and crafted with love," the Burrito Guacamole website proclaims.

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According to its business website, the new Joliet Burrito Guacamole is now open seven days, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day.

Here's a rundown of some of the menu items featured at Burrito Guacamole:

  • Carne Asada Y Camaron Combo: $23.99
  • Tampquena $22.99
  • Mojarra $20.99
  • Carne Asada $20.99
  • Chicken or Beef Fajitas $17.99
  • Birria Soups $16.99
  • Quesabirria $16.99
  • Swiss Burrito $15.99
  • Flautas $15.99
  • Chimichanga $15.99
  • Burrito Dinner $14.99
  • Sincronizada $14.99
  • Tamal Dinner $14.99
  • Taco Dinner $14.99
  • Menudo $14.99
  • Taco Salad $13.99
  • Burrito $10.99
  • Torta $9.99
  • Taco $3.99
  • Sope $5.99
  • Huarache $7.99
  • Guacamole with chips $8.99
  • Cheese Dip $9.99

Related Joliet Patch coverage:

Joliet Restaurant Bites The Dust: Jimmy K's Fails To Make It

On Nov. 6, Burrito Guacamole Authentic Mexican Food opened at the former Jimmy K's, 1422 Riverboat Center Drive. John Ferak/Joliet Patch
On Nov. 6, Burrito Guacamole Authentic Mexican Food opened at the former Jimmy K's, 1422 Riverboat Center Drive. John Ferak/Joliet Patch
On Nov. 6, Burrito Guacamole Authentic Mexican Food opened at the former Jimmy K's, 1422 Riverboat Center Drive. John Ferak/Joliet Patch
On Nov. 6, Burrito Guacamole Authentic Mexican Food opened at the former Jimmy K's, 1422 Riverboat Center Drive. John Ferak/Joliet Patch

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