Don Cuco Relaunches as Cuco's Cantina in Lancaster

The longtime Mexican restaurant is moving to a new location and getting a fresh start under a new name.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 7:03pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of a burrito repeated in a tight grid pattern, utilizing flat, vibrant neon color palettes and heavy black photographic outlines to transform an everyday Mexican food item into modern pop art.Cuco's Cantina brings a vibrant, pop art-inspired twist to classic Mexican cuisine as it relaunches in a new Lancaster location.Lancaster Today

After shutting down earlier this year, the owners of the popular Lancaster restaurant Don Cuco are planning a comeback under a new name, Cuco's Cantina. The restaurant will be located at 2010 W Ave J8, Suite 101 in Lancaster, and the team is currently in the process of securing an ABC permit and finalizing the menu before announcing an official opening date.

Why it matters

Don Cuco was a beloved Mexican restaurant in Lancaster that had built up a loyal following over the years. Its closure earlier this year was a loss for the local community, so the news of its relaunch under a new name and location is exciting. The rebrand and relocation could help the restaurant reinvent itself and attract new customers while still appealing to its longtime patrons.

The details

According to reports, the new Cuco's Cantina will feature a similar menu to the original Don Cuco, focusing on classic Mexican comfort dishes like quesadillas, taquitos, nachos, enchiladas, and burritos. The bar program will also carry over, with a heavy emphasis on margaritas and other Mexican-inspired cocktails. The owners are currently finalizing the menu and securing the necessary liquor license before announcing an official opening date.

  • Don Cuco shut its doors earlier this year.
  • The owners are currently in the process of securing an ABC permit for Cuco's Cantina.

The players

Jayson Garcia

Co-owner of Cuco's Cantina and the former Don Cuco restaurant.

Cuco's Cantina

The new Mexican restaurant that is taking over the former Don Cuco location in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“The concept is still being dialed in and we're focused on securing the all-important alcohol permit before locking in an opening date.”

— Jayson Garcia, Co-owner

What’s next

Once Cuco's Cantina secures its ABC permit and finalizes the menu, the owners plan to announce an official opening date for the new restaurant.

The takeaway

The relaunch of Don Cuco as Cuco's Cantina represents an opportunity for the beloved Mexican restaurant to reinvent itself and recapture the loyalty of its longtime Lancaster customers. The focus on classic dishes and cocktails, combined with a fresh location and branding, could help Cuco's Cantina become a new community staple.