'We are not welcome': Mexican food stand 'probably' won't return to Andover
Owners of a Mexican food stand business say they won't return to Andover after some community members allegedly made it clear they are "not welcome."
La Troquita Del Sur announced in a Facebook post Wednesday that it has since relocated to Nowthen, saying it was crucial to provide this update to its customers because the "probably" won't return to Andover.
"We serve authentic Mexican food and are sad that our backgrounds have caused enough people to be upset to let us know we are not welcome in Andover. Our priorities are to serve good food in a good environment," the post reads.
Bring Me The News has reached out to the food truck business to learn more, but we have not heard back as of Friday night.
According to its website, the stand offers items like quesabirria tacos, tamales, quesadillas, tortas, nachos, birria ramen, burritos and more.
The announcement on the business' Facebook page led to an outpouring of support from residents of both Andover and Nowthen.
"I can't believe that! We live in Andover and love your food! I am so embarrassed and angry you were treated that way! That's just unacceptable," one commenter wrote.
The food stand, which describes itself as "woman-owned, Latin-owned," currently lists its location as 8077 Viking Boulevard in Nowthen.
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