The Salsafication of a New Generation: Chi-Chi’s Returns to the Table

For years, Chi-Chi’s existed mostly as a warm recollection.
That began to change in late 2024 when Michael McDermott, son of co-founder Marno McDermott, secured the rights to bring the restaurant back. The revival took a tangible step forward in October 2025 with the opening of a flagship location in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.

This new version is not a replica of the past.

Familiar favorites — chimichangas, fajitas, the dishes people still talk about — remain at the center. But the menu now sits alongside newer flavors and fresher approaches, shaped for diners who care more about quality than nostalgia alone. The intention is simple: keep the comfort, improve the craft.