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Mexican Restaurant In Westfield Temporarily Closed After Opening 3 Months Ago
La Bendita opened in Westfield just three months ago. Now the Mexican restaurant is closed temporarily. Find out why:
owner Naga "Avi" RayaWESTFIELD, NJ — After opening just three months ago, La Bendita in Westfield is temporarily closed.
An owner of La Bendita told Patch that the restaurant is changing management and will be closed in the meantime.
"We cannot say when we will reopen as of yet and do not want to make any promises until we get a better idea as well," the owner said.
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The restaurant first opened on Aug. 15 at 114-116 Quimby Street, serving authentic Mexican cuisine. Mayor Shelley Brindle and other council members attended the grand opening this past summer.
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La Bendita opened their first location in Plainfield in May of 2021. The owners saw a lack of authentic Mexican food in Westfield and wanted to expand their local presence.
Owner Naga "Avi" Raya previously told Patch that the restaurant is most know for its Birria tacos, which consist of marinated beef or chicken, along with onion, cilantro and melted mozzarella wrapped in a warm corn tortilla.
Read more: La Bendita Brings Authentic Mexican Cuisine To Westfield This Summer
Downtown Westfield Corporation did not respond to Patch's request for comment on the closing of La Bendita.
You can read more about what the restaurant has to offer on their website.
Patch will provide more updates on the restaurant's reopening as more information becomes available.
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