New restaurants are coming into the Student Union and others are packing up.

UCF spokesman Chad Binette has confirmed with KnightNews the restaurant arrangements for the updated SU.


The restaurants that will be in the Student Union are Cafe Bustelo, Chili’s, Steak ‘n Shake, Which Wich, Panda Express, Huey Magoo’s and Qdoba.

Chili’s will be taking over the Wackadoo’s area and is expected to open late 2016.

Cafe Bustelo in the Student Union is scheduled to open this summer.

Pollo Tropical and another Café Bustelo are expected to open by the Leisure Pool in early 2017.

The rest of the Student Union restaurants will open in 2017 or 2018.

Huey Magoos will extend to its full menu in place of its current partial options.

The document said student input has been a big part of the decision making progress.

The document released by Binette said that dining services will operate all of the new restaurants announced to date.

“The Student Union’s restaurant lineup is not yet complete, however, as at least two locally owned restaurants will be selected at a later date,” the document said.