Colorful interior a highlight of Macon Mexican restaurant set to open soon. What’s on menu?

Macon residents walking near 2nd Street may be wondering what’s coming to town, as a local restaurant is bringing a colorful vibe to the interior of a downtown building.

Renovations are underway for a new Mexican restaurant. Jalapenos Cantina, owned by Ramon Saucillo, is set to open downtown later this summer.

The family-owned business currently has a successful Jalapenos Cantina location in Gary off of Gray Highway, according to Saucillo.

“We opened in Gary in 2007,” he said. “I saw a great opportunity to expand and serve the community in downtown Macon.”

Menu items include molcajete, chipotle chicken, chilaquiles and more. A fan favorite is the el jackson grande house special - grilled chicken, steak and shrimp with mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, rice and lettuce in a crispy flour shell topped with queso.

The restaurant also offers specialty drinks like Tito’s punch, strong island and a rum runner.

Saucillo said he has lived in the area since 1996 and can’t wait to open the new location in the Macon area.

“We offer good quality Mexican food,” he said. “I think the Macon community is going to love Jalapeños Cantina as much as our Jones County community loves our Jalapeños Cantina there.”

Saucillo said he hopes to be open sometime in July.

Jalapenos Cantina will be at 458 2nd St. in Macon.