Los Chiludos, the family-run California-style Mexican spot that launched on Anna Maria Island in 2022, has doubled down on Manatee County. The crew opened a second location inside the Braden River shopping plaza last Thursday, drawing a line before the 11 a.m. opening. Inside, the counter-service joint leans into its lowrider vibe, with mural art and green-white-red balloons, while bringing its Cali burritos, birria tacos and house-made queso to the busy stretch of State Road 64.
Bradenton opening draws crowds
The new Los Chiludos sits at 4418 E. State Road 64 and opened last Thursday. It is slated to operate 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday, as reported by the Bradenton Herald. The Herald noted multiple customers waiting to enter on opening day and described a dining room packed with lowrider artwork and festive decorations.
Family roots and the team
Jose and Tera Lemus started Los Chiludos in the Pittsburgh area before moving to Anna Maria Island in 2022, and their sons Alonzo and Anthony now run the Bradenton spot, as detailed by the Bradenton Herald. “That’s the true style out there,” Alonzo told the paper, explaining the lowrider theme and the restaurant’s California-Mexican approach.
What’s on the menu
Signature items include a California burrito with grilled steak, steak fries, chile con queso, pico de gallo and guacamole, along with birria tacos, tortas and wet burritos, according to Los Chiludos. Prices generally fall between about $4 and $15, and the shop also serves beer and frozen margaritas. For full details, check out the MenuList listing.
Local appetite and next steps
Local reaction has been upbeat, with neighborhood posts and short-form coverage noting the grand opening and early lines, as reported by Patch. Review and listing sites for the original Holmes Beach location show steady positive feedback. For example, TripAdvisor lists favorable notes, which helps explain why the family chose a Bradenton expansion.
