Iconic Uptown restaurant to close its doors after 45 years – NBC Chicago

Fiesta Mexicana, a beloved restaurant in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, is closing after 45 years, leaving loyal customers like Kiara Dacres devastated. Tania D’Agostino and her family, who took over the business, cited challenges from the COVID pandemic and rising costs as reasons for the closure. Founded by Peruvian immigrant Lucy Matthew in 1979, the restaurant has been a staple in the community, with thousands of families enjoying its food and live Mariachi bands over the years.

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