Wahoo’s Tacos Opening on Thursday

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Wahoo’s Tacos and More, which originated 26-years ago in Southern California, is opening at 32nd and Chestnut this Thursday, November 6th. The bar and restaurant serves a menu of entrees, salads and sides that have Mexican, Brazilian and Asian origins. Tacos and enchiladas start at $8 and aims to be affordable for students.

The restaurant will offer Taco Tuesday specials as well as other happy hour food specials and $5 pitchers on Thursdays.

Volcom Muralist Eric Gordon stands between Bill Van Gilder (left) and Jeff Mattes (right) in front of Gordon's mural.

Volcom Muralist Eric Gordon stands between Bill Van Gilder (left) and Jeff Mattes (right) in front of Gordon’s mural.

Entrepreneurs and friends Bill Van Gilder and Jeff Mattes are behind this first ever East Coast location of Wahoo’s Tacos.

Wahoo’s is located in the corner of the Left Bank building in the former home of Mikey’s Sports Bar. The 3,200 square foot location is decorated with surf and snow boards, bikes, skis and other outdoor sports memorabilia. The bar area features a 570-piece “Art of the Board” tile mosaic that includes recycled and broken skateboarding decks. Outside, VOLCOM muralist Eric Gordon has created a Philadelphia inspired piece of artwork.

Look for Wahoo’s to offer events, programming and special access to skating, surfing, snowboarding and skiing athletes and businesses.

Wahoo’s Tacos and More [Foobooz]

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