Former Top Chef contestant and local restaurateur Mike Isabella. Photo by Matt Dunn.

Local restaurateur and Top Chef alum Mike Isabella is a man on the move, planning on opening two new restaurants next year. He’s also looking to open Bandolero, a Mexican-themed restaurant in D.C, this year, but construction delays have pushed it back. But that’s not going to stop him. Isabella announced today that he’ll be turning Cleveland Park’s Tackle Box in a Bandolero pop-up of sorts from April 19 to May 4:

While Bandolero is still under construction in Georgetown, Chef Mike Isabella can wait no longer to share his taco-centric, margarita-laden menu with Washingtonians, so he is taking over Tackle Box in Cleveland Park. Jonathan Umbel, owner of Pure Hospitality LLC and both restaurants, is temporarily closing the Cleveland Park Tackle Box location to make room for a preview of the Bandolero experience. A five-course menu will be offered on select evenings April 19 through May 4, and reservations are available exclusively through CityEats On Cinco de Mayo, Bandolero at Tackle Box will be open all day serving food and drinks a la carte.

“Bandolero construction is taking longer than expected, so we are offering the Bandolero experience at another location through Cinco de Mayo,” said Chef/Partner Mike Isabella. “This is another opportunity for our team to test the menu and build anticipation for the official opening in Georgetown later this spring.”

During the two-week stint in Cleveland Park, Isabella will serve a five-course tasting menu will feature Mexican dips, tacos, enchiladas, and other dishes with Chef Isabella’s touches for $65.