Peel L&P has announced that El Mexicana, the authentic Mexican eatery, has signed at Gloucester Quays. El Mexicana will be launching in the coming months, having taken a 600sq ft unit adjacent to The Real Greek. The new space forms part of a key gateway to Gloucester Quays’ wider retail offer and diversifies the cuisines on offer at the destination.
Paul Carter, asset director at Peel L&P, commented: “Providing new options at Gloucester Quays means we can truly appeal to all of our visitors, whether they live locally or further afield, and whether they want to grab a quick lunch or enjoy a meal as part of a full day out. El Mexicana delivers on all of these – their offer works for a number of visitation reasons, and they add a fresh take on a new cuisine for Gloucester Quays.”
Gloucester Quays expanded its dining options last autumn, with the opening of The Real Greek, which contributed to a 10.5% uplift in F&B sales for the year compared with 2019.
John Coverley, founder of El Mexicana, added: “Our take on some of the most famous Mexican dishes has universal appeal, and can be summed up in two words – fresh and vibrant. We are delighted to be joining Gloucester Quays, a place that has shown its huge F&B appeal and is continues to be relevant for a huge range of customers in and around Gloucester.”
The news of El Mexicana signing at Gloucester Quays follows a strong 12-month period for the destination, with record breaking sales in 2022. Peel L&P has also driven an industry-leading ESG agenda for Gloucester Quays, following the announcement that alongside MediaCity Salford, it is among the first retail destinations to achieve ‘Net Zero Carbon – Operational Energy’ in line with UKGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Framework.
