August 20, 2024

Cinco restaurant to debut Aug. 22

The restaurant will be open to students, faculty, staff, and the community

The interior of Cinco is shown with tables, chairs, and booth seating — Cinco will offer a mix of tables, chairs, and booths inside, as well as a patio for outdoor seating. | Photo by Adam Atkinson

A burrito bowl from Cinco is shown on a table. — Cinco will feature vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and halal options. | Photo by Adam Atkinson

Cinco burrito and chips are shown. — The Mexican-inspired menu will feature tacos, burritos, bowls, salads, and more. | Photo by Adam Atkinson

A view of the bar area of Cinco where you can customize your order. — Cinco is set to make its debut Thurs., Aug. 22. | Photo by Adam Atkinson

By: Kelly Huth

Cinco is set to make its debut Thurs., Aug. 22. Find a Mexican-inspired menu featuring tacos, burritos, bowls, salads, and more.

The space: The space at 201 McCartney St.—which will welcome students, faculty, staff, and the community—will feature a mix of couches, tables, and chairs. Or, customers can opt for outdoor seating on the patio, weather permitting. “It will have a chill vibe, with music playing in the background,” says Shadeera Riddick, marketing manager for Parkhurst Dining.

The menu: Cinco will utilize local vendors that come from within 100 miles of campus for meat and veggies. Fresh greens and microgreens from LaFarm will be utilized in recipes where possible, Riddick says. The back bar area of the restaurant will allow customers to choose their own ingredients. Cinco will also feature vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The chicken will be halal as well. Prices will range from $2.99 for chips and salsa to $9.95 for quesadillas. MENU

Hours: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Sunday.

Details: Cinco will accept Pard Dollars, meal swipes, credit, debit, and cash.