Gordo Taqueria

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While these spots do not exist in the Telegraph area anymore, their greatness will not be forgotten by those who appreciated and loved their presence.

Gordo Taqueria, a restaurant chain operating five locations in San Francisco, Berkeley and Albany, has agreed to pay a total of $690,000 to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that the restaurant’s owners failed to abide by wage and labor laws, as first reported by Berkeleyside.

As some businesses close their doors, others open.

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Gordito Amigos, a new Mexican restaurant, opened on Telegraph Avenue two weeks ago, replacing Gordo Taqueria, which closed in September.

The taqueria located at 2404 Telegraph Ave. closed Saturday — an event that sits heavily on the hearts and stomachs of campus students and staff alike. There will soon be a Mexican-Central American fusion restaurant to fill that void, however.

The eatery is expected to open its doors by early May, according to Stuart Baker, executive director of the Telegraph Business Improvement District.

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