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Abuelo\u2019s Grand Opening in Tyler Raised $5,000 for CASA for Kids of East Texas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LUBBOCK, Texas \u2013 Abuelo\u2019s Mexican Restaurant\u2019s recent grand opening in Tyler raised \u00ad\u00ad\u00ad\u00ad$5,000 to benefit CASA for Kids of East Texas, a non-profit agency that advocates for the best interests of abused, neglected and dependent children in Smith, Van Zandt and Wood counties.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The new Abuelo\u2019s restaurant, located at The Village of Cumberland Park at 8926 South Broadway, raised funds through proceeds from sales during the restaurant\u2019s pre-opening training services, as well as through donations from employees and guests.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe raised a significant amount of money for a very deserving charity and had a lot of fun in the process,\u201d said Mike Wright, general manager of Abuelo\u2019s Tyler restaurant. \u201cThe local community showed wonderful support for CASA for Kids of East Texas, which was awesome. We are thrilled to be able to benefit this outstanding organization that does such great work for children.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cCASA is happy to accept this wonderful donation from Abuelo\u2019s,\u201d said Michelle McConnell, development director of CASA for Kids of East Texas. \u201cThis money will be used to recruit, train and supervise additional volunteer advocates who will speak in court for abused and\/or neglected children who have been removed from their homes.\u00a0Our vision is to provide a volunteer advocate for every child who needs one.\u00a0 We thank Abuelo\u2019s for helping us get a little closer to fulfilling our vision.\u201d<\/p>\n

About Abuelo\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in an impressive Mexican courtyard-themed atmosphere. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International of Lubbock, Texas, Abuelo’s has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America’s top overall restaurant chains in three consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. The company currently has 40 restaurants located in 14 states, and a fast casual Abuelo\u2019s Taqueria, located in Lubbock, Texas. One additional location is currently under construction in The Colony, Texas, with plans to open in January 2016. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com\/Abuelos<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Tyler,<\/a>

Pictured left to right:\u00a0 Bob Westbrook, board chairman of the Tyler Chamber of Commerce; Kevin Burdette, board chair of CASA for Kids of East Texas; Abuelo\u2019s Executive Chef Luis Sanchez; Abuelo\u2019s Regional Partner Pete Stovall; and Abuelo\u2019s Tyler General Manager Mike Wright.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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