Located just a softball toss away from a neighboring Mexican eatery, Oyster’s Mexican & Seafood restaurant will move a half block north on E. Andy Devine Ave., gaining separation, additional space and closer proximity to Interstate 40. Photo by Dave Hawkins
KINGMAN – The family owned and operated Oyster’s Mexican & Seafood restaurant is spreading its wings. After serving customers for 20 years at 2906 E. Andy Devine Avenue in Kingman, the enterprise will shift to the Old JB’s restaurant, less than one block away.
And the family is now welcoming customers to its new Golden Oyster’s restaurant at 3244 Aztec Road in Golden Valley. Manager Vince Prado said several hours of free tacos and margaritas during a recent soft-opening was a big success.
“It was insane,” Prado said, noting patrons keep streaming in. “It’s well received, very busy.”
Prado’s parents Vincent Sr. and Ophelia Prado own the outlets with eight family members employed and involved. The Kingman and Golden Valley outlets have identical menus.
“We’re authentic,” Prado Jr. said. “Everything is homemade. The sauces, the food, it’s all homemade.”
It was in early Sept. when Kmart shopping plaza owner Ben Laparne purchased the JB’s restaurant that has sat vacant for roughly six years at 2940 E. Andy Devine Ave. He said burglars and thieves canibalized copper electrical and plumbing components for re-sale.
Laparne said the electrical, plumbing and other repairs and upgrades have been completed. The building was re-roofed and the parking lot is being resurfaced. Laparne said separation from the nearby La Catrina mexican eatery, 5,800 sq. ft. of space and other factors should make the new Oyster’s location a big hit.
“It’s going to be huge for them. They’re going to triple their space. It’s going to give them the ability to serve more customers at once,” Laparne said. “The kitchen is huge and it’s going to give them a closer proximity to the freeway. It’s a major upgrade so far as the branding of their business.”
“It’s going to be amazing,” Prado said. He said the family will decorate and furnish their new space at JB’s attempting to replicate the theme and feel of their current location.
Prado said the plan is to open the new location by May, if not sooner. Prado said he also wants to keep the current restaurant open, but possibly rebrand it as a sports bar.
Dave Hawkins
