Don Chepe opens in Carson Mall serving authentic Mexican, Salvadoran cuisine
For twenty years, Jose Cuella has been working in the kitchens of Carson City restaurants. Now, he has finally been able to open his own restaurant, Don Chepe Mexican Restaurant, along with his wife and five children.
The restaurant, located in the Carson Mall, took over the space after Francisco’s vacated.
“We wanted the location so we could continue serving those who had been long-time customers of Francisco’s,” Cuella said.
Cuella is originally from El Salvador, and his wife was born in Mexico, and the menu reflects both of their heritages. Customers can find everything from pupusas to birria tacos, traditional street tacos, seafood selections, rib-eye steaks, fajitas, as well as Mexican-American favorites like super burritos, taco salads, chimichangas, and more.
Cuella and his wife are in the kitchen serving up food while their five children and their spouses serve customers as the waitstaff.
“It’s definitely a mom-and-pop shop,” Cuella’s daughter-in-law Citlaly said.
Don Chepe is open every day from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. with breakfast served until 11 a.m. offering choices such as pancakes, chorizo, and homemade chocolate milk for the kids (or kids at heart).
Lunch and dinner specials are offered daily.
For more information, visit https://www.doncheperestaurant.com/ or call (775) 461 0297. Don Chepe is located on the eastern side of the Carson Mall at 1200 Stewart St.