'Fire Kitchen and Tequila Bar' to Open in Clarendon

A new Mexican restaurant and bar featuring more than 100 different tequilas will open in late October in Clarendon.

Fuego Cocina y Tequileria, or "fire kitchen and tequila bar," will fill the former space on the corner of Clarendon Boulevard and North Fillmore Street.

It's the latest venture by the three Passion Food Hospitality partners — Chef Jeff Tunks, Gus DiMillo and David Wizenberg — and "will be a temple of traditional Mexican cuisine serving in-your-face-food with authentic, robust, not-for-the-faint-of-heart flavors and textures," according to information provided by the group's marketing firm.

A new 50-foot bar will wrap around the main level and shelves will showcase a variety of cocktails, including several "sipping tequilas."

The restaurant will offer an extensive weekend brunch menu and will be open seven days a week with daily happy hour specials.