Los Tres Amigos has been providing customers with its own genuine Mexican food since the first Los Tres Amigos opened in 2001 in Jackson.

The new location was originally scheduled to open in March, but Ramirez pushed back the grand opening for construction purposes.

“We had more ideas, especially in trying to add more entertainment, such as the televisions,” said Nino Briones, the manager. “We wanted to make it more fun for the customers.”

He said restaurant has already reached the full capacity of 208 customers on several occasions.

The most popular dishes so far have been chimichangas and fajitas, Ramirez said, which are probably what has been luring back customers since the restaurant has been open.

The new East Lansing location sets Ramirez’s total at five restaurants, including two in Lansing, one in Howell and one in Jackson.

And it doesn’t end there. Ramirez said he has plans to open two more Los Tres Amigos restaurants — one in Jackson, and one in downtown Mason.

Patti Patino, who visited the new location on Grand River for the second time on Friday, said she would recommend the restaurant to anyone.

“The food is great,” Patino said. “I like the fajita chicken nachos with cheese, you have to have the cheese.”

“If you want to feel like you’re in Mexico, come try Los Tres Amigos,” Ramirez said.

Ramirez said he is no stranger when it comes to preparing Mexican entres for customers. Born and raised in Mexico, he was influenced by his grandmother’s Mexican-style cooking.

“I trained for eight years in different restaurants and saved up enough money to open up my own restaurant,” Ramirez said.