Here's what is replacing King State in downtown St. Pete

guac n’ cheese mexican grill will occupy the former king state space in the cohatch co-working building in downtown st. pete | st. pete rising

Traditional Mexican restaurant Guac n' Cheese will open its first St. Pete location in downtown St. Pete this October.

Guac n’ Cheese Mexican Grill will replace restaurant and bar King State, which abruptly closed in April after only three months of business, on the ground floor of the COhatch coworking building at 15 8th Street North.

The restaurant, which operates at 4101 MacDill Avenue South in Tampa, is known for its popular Queso Fundido appetizer, a bowl filled with oven-melted cheese topped with chorizo that is served with chips.

guac n’ cheese mexican grill’s queso fundido appetizer made with oven-roasted cheese topped with chorizo | guac n’ cheese

Other menu items include tamales, burritos, tacos, fajitas, flautas, chimichangas, and enchiladas.

Entrees can be paired with sides such as Mexican rice, sweet plantains, and chips and salsa.

Guac n' Cheese’s drink menu includes horchata, a traditional Mexican sweet drink with a blend of creamy rice milk mixed with vanilla and cinnamon and served in a chilled glass.

Beers, fruity margaritas, and sangria are also available.