New Latino-Owned Restaurant Cilantro Bar and Grill Opens in Hazle Twp.

The restaurant boasts a multicultural menu and aims to serve the local Latino community.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Cilantro Bar and Grill, a new Latino-owned restaurant, has opened its doors in Hazle Twp., Pennsylvania. The restaurant celebrated its soft opening on February 12th, hosting political figures and community leaders for a special dinner service featuring a diverse menu designed by 30-year chef Carmelo Maria. Owners Yhoandy and Alver Del Jesus say they saw a need for high-end cultural dining options in the Hazleton area and hope Cilantro can fill that gap.

Why it matters

The opening of Cilantro Bar and Grill represents the growth of Latino-owned businesses and cultural representation in the Hazleton area. As the city's demographics continue to shift, the restaurant aims to serve the local Latino community and provide a space for them to enjoy cuisine and ambiance reflective of their heritage.

The details

Cilantro Bar and Grill is located at 620 Hillside Dr. in Hazle Twp. and offers a multicultural menu with dishes like grilled octopus, handmade gnocchi, and churrasco skirt steak. The restaurant was designed with an art deco dining room and features a full bar with an extensive drink and cocktail menu curated by general manager and bartender Jose Fetterolf, who has 38 years of industry experience. Cilantro will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with plans for a weekend brunch menu in addition to evening lounge hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

  • Cilantro Bar and Grill celebrated its soft opening on February 12, 2026.
  • The restaurant will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

The players

Cilantro Bar and Grill

A new Latino-owned restaurant that has opened in Hazle Twp., Pennsylvania, offering a multicultural menu and aiming to serve the local Latino community.

Yhoandy and Alver Del Jesus

The owners of Cilantro Bar and Grill who saw a need for high-end cultural dining options in the Hazleton area.

Carmelo Maria

The 30-year chef who designed the diverse menu at Cilantro Bar and Grill.

Jose Fetterolf

The general manager and bartender at Cilantro Bar and Grill with 38 years of industry experience who curated the restaurant's drink and cocktail menu.

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What they’re saying

“It was important to my brother and me that we give a great restaurant option to the Latino community here. We saw there was a real hunger for high-end cultural food in Hazleton, and we think we'll be ready to fill it.”

— Yhoandy Del Jesus, Co-owner, Cilantro Bar and Grill (citizensvoice.com)

“More than just serving as a place to relax, we hope this can be a place that locals can have fun at with their significant others. On Friday and Saturday evenings, this place will be a lounge for people to unwind in. Then, on weekend mornings, we'll be open with a brunch menu for people to start the day with us, too.”

— Yhoandy Del Jesus, Co-owner, Cilantro Bar and Grill (citizensvoice.com)

What’s next

Cilantro Bar and Grill plans to expand its hours to include a weekend brunch menu in addition to its evening lounge hours on Fridays and Saturdays.

The takeaway

The opening of Cilantro Bar and Grill represents the growing diversity and cultural representation in the Hazleton area, as Latino-owned businesses continue to emerge and cater to the needs of the local community.