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6 new restaurants opened in the Akron area in April: See photos of their menu items

Josefina and Jose Hernandez with their son, Carlos Hernandez, owner of Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
Josefina and Jose Hernandez with their son, Carlos Hernandez, owner of Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
Lisa Scalfaro
Raquel Valencia, server and bartender, with an order of churros at Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
Raquel Valencia, server and bartender, with an order of churros at Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
Lisa Scalfaro
Josefina Hernandez shows her Mexican rice cooking on the stove at Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
Josefina Hernandez shows her Mexican rice cooking on the stove at Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
Lisa Scalfaro
Enchiladas de la Casa is the most popular dish at Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
Enchiladas de la Casa is the most popular dish at Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
Lisa Scalfaro
The quesabirria dish is made with brisket, mozzarella, cilantro and onions served with a side of birria broth at Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
The quesabirria dish is made with brisket, mozzarella, cilantro and onions served with a side of birria broth at Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
Lisa Scalfaro
Josefina makes the chocoflan dessert at Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
Josefina makes the chocoflan dessert at Don Jose Mexican Cuisine on Monday, April 22.
Lisa Scalfaro
Noodles & Company area manager Jessica DeLaCruz at their newest location on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Green, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
Noodles & Company area manager Jessica DeLaCruz at their newest location on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Green, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
PHIL MASTURZO, AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Noodles & Company's Chicken Parmesan dish at their newest location on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Green, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
Noodles & Company's Chicken Parmesan dish at their newest location on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Green, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
PHIL MASTURZO, AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Noodles & Company's Japanese Pan Noodle dish at their newest location on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Green, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
Noodles & Company's Japanese Pan Noodle dish at their newest location on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Green, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
PHIL MASTURZO, AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
A cheesy order of Wisconsin Mac & Cheese from Noodles & Company on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Green, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
A cheesy order of Wisconsin Mac & Cheese from Noodles & Company on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Green, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
PHIL MASTURZO, AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Noodles & Company worker Kris Hawari hands on order to a customer on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Green, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
Noodles & Company worker Kris Hawari hands on order to a customer on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Green, Ohio. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
PHIL MASTURZO, AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Bahia Bowls General Manager Jolie Kolassa at the new location in Green Wednesday, May 1, 2024. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
Bahia Bowls General Manager Jolie Kolassa at the new location in Green Wednesday, May 1, 2024. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
PHIL MASTURZO, AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Bahia Bowls features tasty Banana Bread Protein Bites as well as a Pitaya Bowl on the menu at the new location in Green Wednesday, May 1, 2024. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
Bahia Bowls features tasty Banana Bread Protein Bites as well as a Pitaya Bowl on the menu at the new location in Green Wednesday, May 1, 2024. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
PHIL MASTURZO, AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Bahia Bowls features a healthy Go Green Smoothie and a Sunshine Cobb Salad at the new location in Green Wednesday, May 1, 2024. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
Bahia Bowls features a healthy Go Green Smoothie and a Sunshine Cobb Salad at the new location in Green Wednesday, May 1, 2024. [Phil Masturzo/ Beacon Journal]
PHIL MASTURZO, AKRON BEACON JOURNAL
Juan Rodriguez, owner of El Papa's on State Road in Cuyahoga Falls, poses for a photo outside his restaurant, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Juan Rodriguez, owner of El Papa's on State Road in Cuyahoga Falls, poses for a photo outside his restaurant, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Jeff Lange, Akron Beacon Journal
A sign hangs near the entrance of El Papa's to celebrate their beginning in Dover in 2009, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
A sign hangs near the entrance of El Papa's to celebrate their beginning in Dover in 2009, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Jeff Lange, Akron Beacon Journal
Domenic DiLullo, the former owner of Domenic 's Pub, chats with Juan Rodriguez, owner of El Papa's, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Domenic DiLullo, the former owner of Domenic 's Pub, chats with Juan Rodriguez, owner of El Papa's, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Jeff Lange, Akron Beacon Journal
Birria tacos from El Papa's, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Birria tacos from El Papa's, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Jeff Lange, Akron Beacon Journal
Down South Fajitas from El Papa's, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Down South Fajitas from El Papa's, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Jeff Lange, Akron Beacon Journal
Jose Rodriguez, head chef at El Papa's, plates an order, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Jose Rodriguez, head chef at El Papa's, plates an order, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
Jeff Lange, Akron Beacon Journal
Jack and Shirley DeCheco hold the ribbon while their son, Nathan, cuts it in front of his new DeCheco's location on the border of Fairlawn and Northwest Akron is open.
Jack and Shirley DeCheco hold the ribbon while their son, Nathan, cuts it in front of his new DeCheco's location on the border of Fairlawn and Northwest Akron is open.
Courtesy Of DeCheco's Pizzeria
DeCheco's pickle pizza is made using their famous white sauce, a generous helping of pickles, dill seasoning, sour cream and onion Pringles.
DeCheco's pickle pizza is made using their famous white sauce, a generous helping of pickles, dill seasoning, sour cream and onion Pringles.
Courtesy Of DeCheco's Pizzeria
Mick & Shirley's Catering And Cafe in Tallmadge and an order of the Original Chicken & French Toast.
Mick & Shirley's Catering And Cafe in Tallmadge and an order of the Original Chicken & French Toast.
Lisa Scalfaro
Mick & Shirley's Catering And Cafe in Tallmadge and an order of the Original Chicken & French Toast.
Mick & Shirley's Catering And Cafe in Tallmadge and an order of the Original Chicken & French Toast.
Lisa Scalfaro
Mick & Shirley's Catering And Cafe in Tallmadge and an order of the Original Chicken & French Toast.
Mick & Shirley's Catering And Cafe in Tallmadge and an order of the Original Chicken & French Toast.
Lisa Scalfaro