HAGERSTOWN, MD News (9/19/2024) – The city celebrated the grand opening of Takito, a new authentic Mexican taco bar, at 812 Frederick Street on September 17. The event, attended by approximately 40 people, marked the official debut of the restaurant. Among those in attendance were local officials, including City Economic Coordinator Emily Conrad, Planning and Outreach Coordinator Rachel Paul, and Washington County Board of Commissioners President John Barr. Also present were County Business and Economic Development Director Jonathan Horowitz, Business Specialist for Agriculture Kelsey Keadle, Business Support Specialist Carmen Harbaugh, and Office Manager Tonia Davis.
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The event was highlighted by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, accompanied by the lively sounds of the Mariachi band Los Mensajeros del Sur, led by Humberto Guzman.
The journey to Hagerstown for Takito owners Raul Valdivia Jr. and Sr. has been one of resilience and community support. After an arson destroyed their original location in Gaithersburg a year ago, they received encouragement from their Frederick restaurant patrons to expand to Hagerstown. The Valdivias were determined to keep their Gaithersburg staff employed and saw this new location as an opportunity to start fresh.
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“You know how they say all roads lead to Rome? Well, for us, all roads led to the Hub City,” said Raul Valdivia Jr. during the opening event. “Our Frederick customers had been asking us to open in Hagerstown for at least the last two years. After the Gaithersburg arson event, Hagerstown seemed like the right place for us to get a fresh start.”
Takito’s menu offers a mix of traditional and unique options, catering to a diverse clientele. In addition to classic Mexican tacos, the Hagerstown location introduces new items like shrimp tacos and vegan alternatives, including vegan chorizo and al pastor tacos.
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Valdivia Jr. emphasized that Takito is about “selling a culture over a product.” He added, “When people taste the authentic flavors of our dishes, it takes you somewhere. That’s the impact of the authentic flavors of Mexico.”
For more information about Takito, visit them online at www.takitobytacobar.com, follow them on Facebook and Instagram, or contact them at 301-471-9662.
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