Amigo Joe’s is now open at 5901 Southwest Ave. in the Southwest Garden neighborhood. The proprietors, including an owner of Chimichanga’s in South City, have rehabbed the former Leonardo’s Little Italy space into a casual Mexican restaurant with Caribbean decorative touches. (Think parrots and a party atmosphere.) Look for house specialties such as Texas Nachos (fajitas over nachos) and Pollo San Jo (two chicken breasts grilled with ranchero sauce, topped with white cheese sauce and grilled shrimp, and served with tortillas and trimmings). A patio is in the works, as is a Web site.
This article appears in Jul 1-31, 2009.