Columbus-based Tex-Mex chain to open in Pickerington

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (WCMH) – A Columbus-based Tex-Mex chain has plans to open a new location in Pickerington.

Last week, the city of Pickerington announced on social media that a Local Cantina will open on the corner of Columbus and Center streets.

“It's part of our continued investment in the downtown,” the city wrote on Facebook. “We've got plans for parking too. More details will be coming soon, but this is something to get excited about, Pickerington!"

The new location features two stories and an expansive upstairs patio, according to a rending included in the post. The city has yet to reveal further details such as an opening date, and the restaurant group that owns Local Cantina, Orange Umbrella Restaurants, did not respond to an inquiry for further information.

Local Cantina saw two restaurants close last year, including its locations in Gahanna and the Short North. The chain has 10 locations in the Columbus area, as well as a singular location in both Dayton and Greenway Station, Florida.

Local Cantina, founded in Columbus in 2012, serves a variety of chips and dips, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, desserts and alcoholic beverages.