In Adams Village, residents can enjoy Italian pasta and deli sandwiches, Irish baked goods and sausage rolls, Chinese dinner plates and classic American bar food.

Now, thanks to the opening of Chubbs Taco & Tequila Bar, the neighborhood can add tacos, quesadillas and tequila cocktails to the list of options.

Located at 750 Adams St. in what used to be the Industry Bar & Grill, Chubbs opened its doors to the public on Tuesday. The restaurant is part of a group owned by Maverick Hospitality, which also operates the nearby Lucy’s American Tavern and the Bowery in Lower Mills.

“Chubbs is your new neighborhood taqueria. When you step in, we want you to feel warm and welcomed, but also, we are fun, hip, and a little funky,” said the director of marketing for Maverick Hospitality, Katelyn Langill. “Our food is the classic flavors of Mexico with a fresh modern spin.”

The restaurant’s name has stirred up conversation but that seems to be just the point.

“We thought it was fun and catchy and it sort of an endearing name for a place you know and love and that’s what we want Chubbs to be,” Langill said. “You don’t forget a name like Chubbs.”

Langill and the Chubbs team hope that their menu is just as unforgettable.

“It’s our fresh modern spin on the flavors you know and love from Mexican cuisine with a few fun surprises.”

As expected, the taqueria offers a variety of tacos all served on fresh homemade corn tortillas. Typical orders include the Carne Asada taco and the Drunken Fish taco while one of the more unique options is the Ancho Buffalo Chicken taco. This is made with masa fried chicken, celery pico de gallo, shredded iceberg, and queso fresco ranch.

In addition to tacos, the restaurant’s vast menu includes burritos, fajitas, salads, bowls, and more. While there are many meals to try, so far, the Crunchwrap, made with ground beef, oaxaca, pepper jack, pico de gallo, serrano peppers, shredded lettuce, crispy corn tortilla, flour tortilla, and lime cream, has proven to be a go-to.

“Everything is so thoughtful, from the décor down to the menu and it really shows when you come in and taste the food and sit at our bar and take it all in,” Langill told the Reporter.

The restaurant, constructed of dark wood and exposed brick walls, is an inviting atmosphere for all ages. Lantern-like lights and greenery hang above the tables complemented by natural light that pours in from the floor-to-ceiling garage-style doors at the front of the building.
On warm-weather days, like Tuesday, the doors swing open to allow guests to enjoy the fresh air and the streetscape along busy Adams Street. Chubbs will also be adding outdoor seating shortly as they were recently approved to build-out a patio.

Langill added: “I think in our neighborhood there is a lot of late 20s into early 40s and young families. The grand opening was such a blend of folks who came from work to meet up for drinks and then families. It was so nice to see such a range.”

The restaurant currently serves lunch and dinner and brunch on weekends. Langill recommends those who come Saturday or Sunday mornings order the Berry Masa Pancakes or the Chilaquiles, which is essentially a take on breakfast nachos.

Meals can be paired with margaritas, cocktails, beers, and spiked seltzers.

“Our beverage menu is just a beautiful, curated offering of margaritas and wonderful cocktails with fresh juices and house-infused tequila and hand-selected liquors,” explained Langill.

One custom cocktail currently being served is the Nada, Nada, Limonada which can be made with tequila or vodka mixed with pineapple and basil limeade and soda water. This drink is part of Maverick’s Cocktail-for-a-Cause program.

“We create a custom cocktail and for every cocktail served we will donate two dollars back to the organization,” said Langill. “This a great way for us to get to know the organizations in our community and shed light on them.”

For each Nada, Nada, Limonada sold, $2 will be given to One Mission, a pediatric cancer charity out of Westborough.

“Giving back to the community is one of our core values as an organization,” said Langill. “This community means so much to us and when this opportunity came about we felt like there was a need for a cuisine like this and what better place to do it than where we got our start.”

On Monday, May 13, Chubbs will officially switch to permanent hours of operation opening at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. From Thursday through Saturday the bar will stay open until 1 a.m. for some additional weekend fun.
For more information regarding hours of operation, reservations, and the menu visit chubbstacos.com.

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