Crime & Safety
ICE Arrests Linked To Closure Of 40-Year-Old Bay Area Taqueria: Report
The owner said a decline in business is tied to ICE arrests, forcing them to close their doors for good.
SAN JOSE, CA — La Perla Taqueria in San Jose is closing after 40 years, with the final day set for Dec. 29, and the owner attributes the closure to a 30-50 percent business decline, worsened by increased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests in the community, according to a report by KRON4.
Owner José Guitron told KRON4 La Perla is closing due to rising inflation, nearby VTA construction, and he believes fears of ICE activities are deterring Latino customers from dining out.
La Perla Taqueria has been a beloved gathering spot for families and friends for generations. The news of its impending closure has prompted many community members to express sorrow, as reported by KRON4.
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Guitron reports a 30-50 percent drop in customer attendance, hurting lunch and dinner service, which he blames on economic inflation and fear within the Latino community due to ICE's visible presence.
To celebrate its long legacy, La Perla Taqueria will host a going away party on Dec. 26. This gathering offers the community a final opportunity to come together and honor the establishment's four decades of service.
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