Guzman y Gomez (GYG), a Mexican casual and fast food restaurant chain based in Australia, has signed a lease in Bucktown, marking its first-ever location within Chicago city limits. This flagship Chicago restaurant will be located at 1624 N. Damen Avenue and is slated to open in the summer of 2025.

Guzman y Gomez has over 230 locations worldwide and five in Chicago. The Bucktown opening signifies a significant milestone for GYG, alongside locations set to open in Evanston, located at 1706 Sherman Ave., on March 11 and Des Plaines, located at 2777 Mannheim Rd, this summer.

“We’ve been so proud of the way the Chicagoland community has embraced GYG since bringing our brand to the United States with our first opening in Naperville,” said Steven Marks, Founder and co-CEO of Guzman y Gomez. “Opening in the Bucktown neighborhood is an incredible moment for us as we bring our fresh, authentic Mexican flavors and high-energy atmosphere to the city of Chicago.”

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