La Colombiana Tostada at El Berraco (Photo by Jackie Tran)

El Berraco Closes its Doors on First Avenue


December 15, 2023
By Matt Sterner

On Thursday, December 14, the folks behind El Berraco announced that the restaurant is closing its doors at 2960 N. First Ave.

The following was shared on social media:

“We regret to inform you that, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our doors until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience it may cause.

“While our doors may be closed for now, we eagerly anticipate the day we can welcome you back with open arms. We are committed to working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that when that time comes, we can provide you with an even better experience than before.

“Thank you for your unwavering support and patronage throughout the years. Your loyalty has meant the world to us!”

a sign above a store
(Photo courtesy of El Berraco)

El Berraco was opened back in 2016 by Benjamin Galaz, who also owns BK Tacos.

El Berraco is located at 2960 N. First Ave. To keep up with the latest, visit el-berraco.com and follow El Berraco on Instagram.

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