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05-03-2025
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‘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
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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
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04-03-2025
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Hateful message left on Ohio restaurant receipt results in outpouring of support, staff says
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The public is rallying behind a central Ohio Mexican restaurant after a customer allegedly left a hateful message instead of a tip. The message, as seen in a photo shared on social media, appeared to refer to rising tensions surrounding immigration. In less than 24 hours, the post went viral. CEO resigns from Ohio based Kroger amid personal conduct investigation Some employees at Cazuelas Mexican Cantina said the incident caught them by surprise and made them emotional. 'This is a place for love and, you know, just being relaxed and having a good time,' said Fabio Oribo, the head of marketing at Cazuelas. Servers at Cazuelas said they love their job and they love serving people, which is what they were doing on Sunday afternoon. 'Apparently this lady came in and Ricardo, who is a great person, was taking care of her,' Oribo said. 'He only works one day a week, which is Sunday. He has two jobs. From what I hear … she wasn't happy about a coupon or something like that.' Republicans target 4 'sanctuary' cities as Trump pushes mass deportations Employees said that after the woman and her family left, they found the receipt on the table. Instead of a tip, they say the receipt said, 'Zero. You suck,' and written on the signature line was, 'I hope Trump deports you!!!' 'It's just not right, just not right,' Oribo said. 'He's a really good person, and like I said, we all … come here every day to do our job, which is to serve people and have a good time.' Another employee took a picture of the receipt and posted it on social media later that day. It received over 8,000 reactions in less than 24 hours. 'We never expected to go that viral or have that reaction. Thankfully all the community has been really supportive,' Oribo said. The employees said a group of customers is already planning to come in next Sunday when Ricardo works and make the day special for him. 'This is just a space for being inclusive, and there's no space for hate inside Cazuelas,' Oribo said. Marysville's LGBTQ-friendly Walking Distance Brewing permanently closes The employees hope some good will come out of sharing this story. 'Just be happy or try to be happy, and if you're not … don't try to mess with other people's life or to be hateful. It's just not right,' Oribo said. The woman accused of leaving the hateful message has allegedly been identified online. Nexstar's WCMH learned that this woman was a realtor in Columbus. A spokesperson for Century 21 has since issued a statement on the incident. '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 statement reads. '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 woman's social media has also since been deleted. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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04-03-2025
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Hateful message left on restaurant receipt results in outpouring of support
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The public is rallying behind a central Ohio Mexican restaurant after a customer left a hateful message instead of a tip. The message was left on a receipt and referred to the rising tensions nationwide surrounding immigration. A server at the restaurant posted a picture of the receipt on social media and in less than 24 hours, it went viral. CEO resigns from Ohio based Kroger amid personal conduct investigation Some employees at Cazuelas Mexican Cantina on East Broad Street said the incident made them emotional and caught them by surprise. 'This is a place for love and, you know, just being relaxed and having a good time,' Fabio Oribo, the head of marketing at Cazuelas. Servers at Cazuelas said they love their job and they love serving people, and on Sunday afternoon, they were doing just that. 'Apparently this lady came in and Ricardo, who is a great person, was taking care of her,' Oribo said. 'He only works one day a week, which is Sunday. He has two jobs. From what I hear, he's, like, she wasn't happy about a coupon or something like that.' International manufacturer announces it will invest millions in Licking County Employees said that after the woman and her family left, they found a receipt on the table. Instead of a tip, the woman wrote, 'Zero,' and on the signature line, she wrote, 'I hope Trump deports you!!!' '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.' Another employee took a picture of that receipt and posted it on social media later that day. Since then, it's received more than 8,000 likes in less than 24 hours. 'We never expected to go that viral or having that reaction thankfully or the community has been really supportive,' Oribo said. The employees said people are already planning to come in next Sunday when Ricardo works and make the day special for him. 'This is just a space for being inclusive and there's no space for hate inside Cazuelas,' Oribo said. Marysville's LGBTQ-friendly Walking Distance Brewing permanently closes The employees hope some good will come out of sharing this story. 'Just be happy or try to be happy and if you're not, like, if you're not, don't try to mess with other people's life or to be hateful, just just not right,' Oribo said. The woman's name was left on the receipt and a lot of people have been tagging her in the social media post. NBC 4 found out she was a realtor in Columbus. A spokesperson for CENTURY 21 sent a statement which reads: '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. 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 woman's social media has also since been deleted. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
