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Pictured above is Camerino Gonzalez, founder & CEO of Chicago’s own Taqueria Los Comales. Pictured along with Mr. Gonzalez are the company’s rising second generation leaders, Larry Gonzalez and Christine Gonzalez-Valentin. This picture was taken at the “original” Taqueria Los Comales, located in the heart of Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. It all began in the early 1970’s when founder, Camerino Gonzalez began selling tacos at the neighborhood pool hall. After some time, these authentic tacos became so popular, young Camerino decided to open his first brick & mortar restaurant. He ended up borrowing money from a close friend after every bank he visited turned him down. With a small amount of money in hand, Camerino took a chance & the first Taqueria Los Comales restaurant, at the corner of 26th Street and Kedzie Avenue was born. As the Little Village neighborhood demographic changed, more Latinos began to move into the community. As a result Los Comales became the cornerstone of the neighborhood and a favorite meeting place of locals. Continued on page 30
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