{"id":8565,"date":"2026-04-29T17:33:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=8565"},"modified":"2026-04-29T17:33:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T17:33:34","slug":"pancheros-mexican-grill-planning-princeton-location-shaw-local","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=8565","title":{"rendered":"Panchero\u2019s Mexican Grill planning Princeton location – Shaw Local"},"content":{"rendered":"


A view of the Jersey Mike’s Subs and Panchero’s building located at the intersection of Route 26 and Backbone Road on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 in Princeton. <\/span>(Scott Anderson)
A Panchero\u2019s Mexican Grill appears to be planning a location in Princeton<\/a>, according to city officials.
City Planner Michael Zearing said the city recently issued sign permits for the restaurant, indicating the restaurant still intends to open, though a timeline hasn\u2019t officially been announced yet.
\u201cOur understanding is that they are planning to locate here still,\u201d Zearing said. \u201cWe have issued sign permits for them, but other than that we don\u2019t have any documentation for the interior outfit, so I can\u2019t give a timeline.\u201d
The restaurant is expected to open at 1839 N. Main St., Unit 1, in the same commercial building as the incoming Jersey Mike\u2019s Subs location. Zearing said the restaurant would occupy Unit 1, the south side of the building.
Zearing also said construction on the building continues to progress, with a late spring opening still anticipated for Jersey Mikes.
With a similar style to Chipotle or Qdoba, Panchero\u2019s offers tacos, burritos and quesadillas with a variety of customizable options for each.
Panchero\u2019s has already established four locations in the state, including in Peoria, Rockford, Moline and Quincy. The franchise\u2019s corporate office did not respond to a call for confirmation and comment from Shaw Local News Network on Wednesday morning.
Bill Freskos is a multimedia journalist based in the Illinois Valley. He covers hard news, local government, sports, business enterprise, and politics while contributing to Shaw Local Radio stations for Shaw Media across La Salle, Bureau, and Putnam counties.<\/p>\n

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