Mexicano in Baldwin Hills closes, Arvizu and del Campo to now focus on Bell’s first Mexican wine bar next to La Casita Mexicana
L.A. Taco has been tipped off by our former Editor Daniel Hernandez that the lights have been off at Mexicano, the second restaurant inside the Baldwin Hills Mall opened by the pioneering, high-profile Mexican chefs, Jaime Martin del Campo and Ramiro Arvizu. A phone call with del Campo confirmed that Mexicano has indeed officially closed. Del Campo cited rampant theft issues with employees, the delaying of the Crenshaw Metro line, and the rising financial pressure restaurant owners face as reasons for their decision to call it a good run after opening in early 2015.
The chefs are now focusing on revamping the annex in their flagship restaurant La Casita Mexicana with Bell’s first official Mexican wine bar. It is replacing La Tiendita, their gift shop filled with rare Mexican ingredients, candies, and other gifts. Del Campo informs L.A. Taco that while it was a tough decision to close Mexicano, they are ecstatic about their new wine bar. He goes on to tease that they are experimenting with a cantina-style food menu concept to accompany their Mexican wine menu, micheladas, and agave wine margaritas.
Their Mexican wine bar is slated to open in early October.
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