Dos Reales facts for kids

Dos Reales is a chain of Mexican restaurants. You can find them in the central United States. They have locations in states like Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois.

How Dos Reales Started

Dos Reales began in Champaign, Illinois. Alvaro Quezada and his wife, Leticia, started it. They worked with friends and family. After a few years, they opened more restaurants. They expanded into other parts of Illinois and into Kansas. The owners and staff often visit Mexico City. They go there to find new ideas for their food.

Where You Can Find Dos Reales

Today, Dos Reales has many locations. You can find them in cities like Champaign, Illinois; Charleston, Illinois; Rockford, Illinois; and Loves Park, Illinois. There are also restaurants in Columbia, Missouri; Kansas City, Kansas; Overland Park, Kansas; and Shawnee, Kansas.

Different Names, Same Family

Some restaurants are part of the Dos Reales family but have different names. For example, the location in Kansas City, Kansas, is called Sol Azteca. The restaurant in Charleston, Illinois, is named Los Potrillos. Even with different names, they are owned by the same group. They also offer the same delicious menu.

Past Locations

A location in Lenexa, Kansas closed in 2007. This happened because business was slow. There was also a lot of competition from other nearby restaurants. Another location in Urbana, Illinois also closed for similar reasons.

Popular Menu Items

Dos Reales is famous for its Burrito Bravo. This is a very large burrito. They also sell a cold drink called horchata. It is made with cinnamon and rice.

Birthday Fun

If it's your birthday, Dos Reales makes it special. They give you a free dessert. The staff also sings a festive song and does a fun dance for you.

Nickname for the Restaurant

At the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, people often shorten the name. They call Dos Reales simply "Dos."