A message from Que Rico Cafecito

Our Next Chapter – We’re Not Giving Up

On Wednesday, February 25, we were officially shut down by the City of Ontario because we were operating from a residential area. Unfortunately, you cannot legally operate a business in a residential zone, and because of that, we have to pause everything until we secure a brick-and-mortar location or an approved space for pop-ups. This has been one of the hardest moments for our family. The city officials were doing their job, and we respect that. But this situation has affected more than just a business—it has impacted our family and our livelihood. Being told to stop operating from our own home was heartbreaking.

With that being said, we are not giving up. Our purpose has always been bigger than selling food and drinks. Our purpose is to serve our community, to make every single person feel welcome, seen, and appreciated. Seeing you show up means more to us than any dollar amount ever could. Right now, we are raising funds to help us cover city fees, permits, and the costs of securing a proper commercial space so we can reopen the right way. Since we are currently not operating, making these payments has become extremely difficult.

If you are able to donate—no matter the amount—it truly makes a difference. If you’re not in a position to give, we completely understand. Sharing this page helps us more than you know. Every share. Every dollar. Every word of encouragement. It all moves us one step closer to reopening. We believe God has a bigger plan for us, and with your support, we will be back stronger than ever. We cannot wait to welcome every single one of you again. Thank you for standing with our family. We’ll see you soon.