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Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
‘I hope Trump deports you' note left for server at Mexican restaurant
Employees at a Mexican restaurant in Ohio have expressed outrage after a server was left a note calling for their deportation – instead of a tip. The message was left at Cazuelas Mexican Cantina on East Broad Street, Columbus, on Sunday to a server known only as Ricardo. A photo of the bill, which came out to $87.84, was shared on social media by an employee and has since gone viral. In the section where the customer typically fills in the gratuity, this customer left a note in the tip section reading: 'Zero. You suck.' 'I hope Trump deports you!!!,' was scrawled in block capitals on the signature line, a nod to President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown since returning to the White House last month. The server only works at Cazuelas Mexican Cantina on Sundays and also holds down a second job, the restaurant's head of marketing Fabio Oribo told NBC4. Oribo said he believed the customer became disgruntled following a dispute involving a coupon. 'It's just not right, just not right,' Oribo said. 'He's a really good person and like I said, we all here, like, come here every day to do our job, which is to serve people and have a good time.' Cazuelas Mexican Cantina released a statement on Monday rallying behind their employee and calling the community to stand against hate. 'At Cazuelas Mexican Cantina, we believe in the power of respect, tolerance and acceptance. Recently, one of our team members faced an unacceptable situation, and we stand firmly against any form of hate or discrimination,' it read. 'Together, we will continue to create a welcoming space for everyone. Thank you for your unwavering support!' Century 21 confirmed that the customer was formerly an employee and has since been terminated. 'After investigating the situation and connecting with the respective broker, as all companies affiliated with the CENTURY 21 brand are independently owned and operated, we can confirm that this agent is no longer affiliated with the brand,' the company said in a statement to NBC4. A GoFundMe fundraiser had been set up for the server by a woman claiming to be a loyal customer at the restaurant. It had raised more than $14,300 dollars by Wednesday afternoon. 'They enjoyed the food. They enjoyed the service. And then, instead of tipping, they decided to show their true colors in the most disgusting way possible,' the organizer said. The woman, who shared screenshots of an exchange with Oribo, said she is in contact with Cazuelas Mexican Cantina's management and 'that 100% of the funds raised go directly to Ricardo.' A 'Celebrate Ricardo' event has been scheduled for Sunday, the fundraiser organizer stated. More than 30 people had expressed interest in attending by Wednesday afternoon, according to its event page on Facebook. The Independent has contacted Cazuelas Mexican Cantina for more information.
The Independent
05-03-2025
- Business
- The Independent
‘I hope Trump deports you' note left for server at Mexican restaurant
Employees at a Mexican restaurant in Ohio have expressed outrage after a server was left a note calling for their deportation – instead of a tip. The message was left at Cazuelas Mexican Cantina on East Broad Street, Columbus, on Sunday to a server known only as Ricardo. A photo of the bill, which came out to $87.84, was shared on social media by an employee and has since gone viral. In the section where the customer typically fills in the gratuity, this customer left a note in the tip section reading: 'Zero. You suck.' 'I hope Trump deports you!!!,' was scrawled in block capitals on the signature line, a nod to President Donald Trump 's immigration crackdown since returning to the White House last month. The server only works at Cazuelas Mexican Cantina on Sundays and also holds down a second job, the restaurant's head of marketing Fabio Oribo told NBC4. Oribo said he believed the customer became disgruntled following a dispute involving a coupon. 'It's just not right, just not right,' Oribo said. 'He's a really good person and like I said, we all here, like, come here every day to do our job, which is to serve people and have a good time.' Cazuelas Mexican Cantina released a statement on Monday rallying behind their employee and calling the community to stand against hate. 'At Cazuelas Mexican Cantina, we believe in the power of respect, tolerance and acceptance. Recently, one of our team members faced an unacceptable situation, and we stand firmly against any form of hate or discrimination,' it read. 'Together, we will continue to create a welcoming space for everyone. Thank you for your unwavering support!' Century 21 confirmed that the customer was formerly an employee and has since been terminated. 'After investigating the situation and connecting with the respective broker, as all companies affiliated with the CENTURY 21 brand are independently owned and operated, we can confirm that this agent is no longer affiliated with the brand,' the company said in a statement to NBC4. A GoFundMe fundraiser had been set up for the server by a woman claiming to be a loyal customer at the restaurant. It had raised more than $14,300 dollars by Wednesday afternoon. 'They enjoyed the food. They enjoyed the service. And then, instead of tipping, they decided to show their true colors in the most disgusting way possible,' the organizer said. The woman, who shared screenshots of an exchange with Oribo, said she is in contact with Cazuelas Mexican Cantina's management and 'that 100% of the funds raised go directly to Ricardo.' A 'Celebrate Ricardo' event has been scheduled for Sunday, the fundraiser organizer stated. More than 30 people had expressed interest in attending by Wednesday afternoon, according to its event page on Facebook.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Realtor Fired After Leaving Hateful Message Instead of Tip on Restaurant Receipt
A Mexican restaurant in Ohio and its employees have received an outpouring of public support after one customer allegedly left a hateful message instead of a tip. On Monday, March 3, a Facebook user posted images of a Cazuelas Mexican Cantina receipt with the female customer's handwritten note to the waiter, Ricardo. The receipt read for the $87.84 meal read, 'Zero. You suck' on the line where tips are added. Below, the signature line read, 'I hope Trump deports you!!!' The incident allegedly occurred on Sunday, March 2, at the Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Columbus, Ohio. It follows President Donald Trump's recent immigration efforts, including mass deportations of illegal immigrants and attempts to put an end to birthright citizenship. Related: UT Chattanooga Football Coach Fired After 'Appalling,' 'Hateful' Tweet About Stacey Abrams The woman was reportedly employed by CENTURY 21 Real Estate. 'We are aware of the situation with the agent in question. Hate has no place within the CENTURY 21 brand, and we are taking this very seriously," the company said in a statement to WHNT News 19. 'After investigating the situation and connecting with the respective broker, as all companies affiliated with the CENTURY 21 brand are independently owned and operated, we can confirm that this agent is no longer affiliated with the brand,' the statement continued, per News 19. CENTURY 21 did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. The Columbus Realtor Board also issued a statement to its members on March 3, confirming that the woman is not a current member of Columbus REALTORS. 'Columbus REALTORS® is aware of a local agent's discriminatory statements," the statement read. "While she is not a current member or an employee of Columbus REALTORS®, her comments do not reflect the values of our organization and are not aligned with the high standards we have for our REALTORS.' "We were deeply disappointed by the offensive message left on a recent receipt, which goes against our values and the welcoming environment we strive to create,' Cazuelas Mexican Cantina said in a statement to ABC 6. 'There is no place for hate in our restaurant.' Related: Little Caesars Workers Fired After Couple Finds Pepperoni Swastika on Top of Pizza Fabio Oribo, the head of marketing at Cazuelas, told The Colombus Dispatch that Ricardo does not have a history of poor customer service. He added that Ricardo is a natural-born U.S. citizen and from a Latino background. "It was a normal Sunday,' Oribo said. 'Things got a little busy, so the wait could have been a little longer than usual, but we aren't really sure what made her write that.' "From what I hear... she wasn't happy about a coupon or something like that," he told News 19. 'It's just not right, just not right.' 'He's a really good person," Oribo said of Ricardo, who works two jobs and only at the restaurant on Sundays. "We all... come here every day to do our job, which is to serve people and have a good time... Thankfully, all the community has been really supportive." After the post was shared, it quickly went viral and amassed over 11,000 reactions on Facebook. One person created a GoFundMe to raise money for the waiter, and has raised over $9,550 exceeding its goal of $1,000. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Representatives for Cazuelas Mexican Restaurant & Cantina did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for more information on Tuesday. Read the original article on People
