News Nearby: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Chevy's

Cinco de Mayo is a reason to celebrate for Chevy’s Fresh Mex in Olivette. 

Patch did an interview with Zerfu Habte, general manager since 1994. Prior to that, the restaurant was known as the Border Grill.

Patch: Cinco de Mayo falls on a Sunday. Will that mean as many customers as in the past?

Zerfu Habte: “We will be very busy, but perhaps, not as much as in the past when it fell on a Friday or another week day. Either way, we will be ready.”

How will you handle all of the parking that day?

“We will fill up the whole parking lot. And we’ve made arrangements to share parking with CVS Pharmacy (next door) and Office Max (on the south side of Olive Street. We are asking all of our employees to carpool to free up spots.”

Will there be a special price on items that day?

“We have the same menu with special prices on Margaritas and draft beer and some discounts on appetizers. We’ll have some some sombreros and tee shirts for sale that day.”

How about entertainment?

“We will have a D.J. from 4 o’clock until we close (around 11 p.m.). If people are having a good time, we may stay open even a little longer.”

What are the favorite food selections?

“People like the Quesadillas, the Flatas; Fajitas, steak and chicken of course. They like lots of pick up items. Burritos are our number one seller.”

How has it worked out moving your entrance to the back parking lot?

“Really good. When MoDOT did their project (rebuilding the bridge and the roadway) we moved the door from the street front to the back. This has been easier for everyone."