Chi-Chi’s, the iconic Mexican restaurant chain that was popular in the 1980s and ‘90s before filing for bankruptcy in 2003, is making a comeback. The brand’s first location in over 20 years opened in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, earlier this month.

“Chi-Chi’s is back stronger than ever,” said Michael McDermott , son of Chi-Chi’s co-founder Marno McDermott, who is now leading the restaurant’s return. “We’re bringing back the food, energy, and fun that people love, now with a fresh twist for a whole new generation.”

Once a staple in strip malls across the nation, Chi-Chi’s expanded to over 200 locations during its peak, including one in New Dorp. The chain’s popularity declined in the early 2000s, however, which lead to the bankruptcy filing. A devastating hepatitis A outbreak linked to

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