A Mexican eatery opens at former Tony’s Tacos site, plus other business updates
If you haven’t already heard, El Jacal Mexican Restaurant is now open at the former site of Tony’s Tacos on Illinois 15 in Belleville.
The eatery opened earlier this month and, based on photos on social media, serves some amazing-looking dishes that include street tacos, tamales, enchiladas and a wide variety of other dishes.
The menu offers a variety of items that include Antojitos Mexicanos, or Mexican street food, such as Papas Chingonas, which are French fries with a choice of meat “dripping with queso sauce and topped with onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.”
Specialty dishes, appetizers, combination plates, lunch specials and more can be found on the menu as well.
El Jacal Mexican Restaurant is located at 1550 IL-15, Suite B, Belleville. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For more info, call 618-509-6828.
If you’ve been to El Jacal, share your experience by emailing jgreen@bnd.com.
A Fairview Heights business reopens
Fresh, hot doughnuts are back on the menu now that Krispy Kreme in Fairview Heights is again open for business.
The doughnut shop closed about two weeks ago for needed plumbing repairs, said Dallas Alley, director of land use and development for the city.
Krispy Kreme is located at 5812 N. Illinois St. in Fairview Heights. Hours posted on the website are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
For more info, call the store at 618-222-1075 or visit krispykreme.com.
Need assistance in estate planning?
Scott Credit Union announced this week a partnership with leading online estate planning platform, Trust & Will.
SCU members will have help to “secure their family’s financial culture with affordable, attorney-approved estate planning services,” stated the release.
“We are committed to supporting the financial wellness of our members at every stage of life,” Frank Padak, president and CEO of Scott Credit Union, stated in the release.
“Through our partnership with Trust & Will, we’re making estate planning more accessible, affordable, and less intimidating, empowering our members to plan confidently for the future.”
Through Oct. 31, members will receive a 30% discount on Trust & Will planning services. A 20% discount is available to members year-round.
Scott Credit Union, a full-service financial cooperative, has 23 locations that include branches in Belleville, Fairview Heights, O’Fallon and Collinsville. For more info about SCU, visit scu.org.
For more information about the partnership and its services, visit scu.org/will-and-trust.
An Edwardsville eatery closes
An Edwardsville restaurant closed its doors this month after little more than a year in business.
The Mossy Stone Irish Pub, located at 871 S. Arbor Vitae, announced on social media that the doors would close at the end of business, Saturday, Oct. 12.
“We’ve been searching for a buyer who could keep Mossy Stone going, but unfortunately, it just hasn’t worked out,” stated a recent Facebook post.
“As heartbreaking as it is to say goodbye, we know there’s another plan ahead. We’re choosing to focus on the good — the friendships, the laughter, and the memories that will last far beyond these walls.”
The business opened last September under the ownership of Adam and Tracy Micun, Brandon Peterson and Tess Secor.
Mossy Stone offered traditional Irish fare such as Reuben sandwiches, shepherd’s pie, corned beef and cabbage, and of, course Guinness, at the former Mike Shannon’s grill site.
A Belleville business is under new ownership
The Suds N Bubbles car wash at 410 Sherman St. in Belleville has a new owner and is currently getting a makeover as well as a new name.
The business will become Belleville Clean and Lube, a car wash and oil change facility that’s part of a chain with multiple locations in Illinois and Ohio, some of which also offer detailing services.
The first phase of the renovation is complete, according to a social media post from Belleville Clean and Lube.
“We made some good progress, but it will still have a long way to go,” stated the post. “Follow along with us, and you can see our progress, hear more about what we will offer at our locations in Belleville and get the inside info on some great deals!”
A real estate site shows that the property was sold on June 26. The owner is listed as Michigan-based Clean and Lube Properties LLC on the online St. Clair County parcel map viewer.
A request for an interview to learn more about the development is pending.
For more info about Clean and Lube, visit cleanandlube.com.
