San Luis Potosí to Illinois
Alvia arrives in the United States at fifteen, from a family in the grocery business.
35
years on La Grange Rd
A message from the founder
“I knew it would not be easy, and that I was risking failure — but nevertheless I opened up my first place in 1977.”
I come from a family that dedicated themselves to the grocery business. I came from San Luis Potosí, Mexico and arrived in the United States at fifteen. My first job was as a waitress, and that is where I discovered what I wanted to do one day.
I sold that first place in 1991 to open Buenas Nachos. We recently celebrated 30+ years in Frankfort, and I want to thank all of the loyal customers who have made my business possible. Thank you all very, very much.
— Alvia Founder
The long way here
Four decades, one kitchen at a time
The first restaurant
After years waiting tables, she takes the risk and opens a place of her own.
Buenas Nachos opens
She sells the first restaurant and opens Buenas Nachos on La Grange Road in Frankfort.
Still family run
Still family owned, still the same recipes, and a dining room full of regulars who order without looking at the board.
How we cook
Only the finest natural ingredients.
No imitation garlic, onion, egg, vanilla or sour cream. It costs more and it takes longer, and it is the only reason the food tastes like home.
Real garlic and onion
The real thing, never an imitation.
Real eggs
For every breakfast plate, served all day.
Real sour cream
Never an imitation substitute.
Real vanilla
Real vanilla only — no imitation extract.
Come eat with us.
Dine in, carry out, or let us cater the whole party. Route 45, half a block north of Route 30.