Danny’s Restaurant

Free Chips and Fast Service:
The History of Danny’s Restaurant

Back in December 1983, 28 year-old Danny Lopez had no idea just how successful he would become when his Tex-Mex restaurant first opened its doors on Juarez Avenue in Laredo. It was such a hit with the locals that he opened a second restaurant in 1985 on Malinche Avenue. Before long, Danny had six thriving restaurants throughout Laredo.

Famous Menu

The menu has been so popular that it has had little need to change over time. Danny’s Restaurants dish up Tex-Mex classics such as fajitas, tacos, enchiladas and the tampiquena Mexican sampler plate along with seafood and popular American fare like steaks and cheeseburgers. Breakfast is served all day, and the chips and salsa are always free.

“The response has been tremendous. People love the fact that we serve breakfast all day. Sometimes nothing hits the spot better in the late afternoon than a hot plate of buttermilk pancakes and a dish of huevos rancheros,” said Danny’s PR Director Jerry Lopez. The low prices and generous portions — always a good combination — have helped to make Danny’s a hit. Add fast service and unlimited free chips and salsa, and it’s easy to see why customers can’t get enough of Danny’s.

“The best way I can describe the Danny’s experience is ‘Easy In, Easy Out.’ We’re extremely popular with the lunch crowd because we get that food out there like lightning,” explained Lopez.

On the weekends, Danny’s McPherson location becomes a venue for live entertainment with big-name and no-name stars dropping in to perform a few numbers for the crowd of happy chip and salsa eaters who have made Danny’s their weekend tradition.

Danny’s chain is now expanding and has become an attractive franchise offering. This successful concept is being offered to prospective franchisees in the Texas market as well as surrounding states. Danny’s will now be bringing good, inexpensive Tex-Mex food to every hungry customer around.

Lopez says, “The demand for good Tex-Mex food is definitely out there. We need at least two more restaurants just for Laredo’s demand alone. Don’t be surprised if you soon see a Danny’s Restaurant down the road near you.”