Carbondale

Mi Casita Space Coming Back to Life as La Raza

A team made up of leadership members from Aspen staples Mi Chola and The Red Onion plan to open La Raza, a traditional, family-friendly gathering place, in the former Mi Casita space this spring, the Aspen Daily News reported. The restaurant will bring all the fun and high spirits of Mi Chola downvalley, which co-owner Adam Malmgren said has been a hope of his for a while now.

Malmgren and Mi Chola’s Chef Rigo Vasquez will work with The Red Onion’s former part-owner Brad Smith and general manager Jordan White to bring La Raza to life.

With fresh Oaxacan and Guadalajaran flavors, Malmgren said that he hopes La Raza will be a home away from home for Carbondale locals. He noted there is no sit-down space for Mexican food in Carbondale currently, and this will fill a void.