2020 Best Food Truck: El Fat Cat Grill
For the past nine years, Felix Sanchez has been testing his creations on the palates of Tri-City diners. They must like what he’s serving at El Fat Cat Grill, because they keep coming back for more.
“Over the past nine years, we have built a loyal clientele,” said Jenny Sanchez, who runs the business with her husband. “Everything Felix makes is fresh. He marinates the meat, he makes his own salsas. He likes to create. He makes different salsas, and people let him know what they think.”
Things have gone so well, that last fall they expanded their operation on Edison St. from a structure that was 8 feet by 20 feet, to one that is 12x30.
“The only difference, is we are even more busy,” Jenny said. “We are still running out of food, which is a blessing. Mondays and Fridays are our busiest. We are super blessed with the people who come all this way to see us.”
If you have made a few trips to El Fat Cat, chances are Felix and Jenny will know you by name. That sense of family means a lot to both of them.
“I love the high school kids,” Jenny said. “They go to college, come back and tell their stories. They are like our children.”
1. El Fat Cat Grill
539 N. Edison St., Kennewick
509-546-1413
2. Picante Mexican Taqueria
419 W. Columbia Drive, Kennewick
509-303-3331
www.picantemexicantaqueria.com
3. Swampy’s BBQ
325 E. Columbia Drive, Kennewick
509-205-9958
www.facebook.com/swampysbbqsauce
This story was originally published June 5, 2020 at 12:01 AM with the headline "2020 Best Food Truck: El Fat Cat Grill."