KENT — Abel Brambila Guzmán, co-founder of Taqueria El Rinconsito, a widely popular Mexican restaurant chain that grew from a lunch truck into a fixture across Washington state, has died. He was 53.
The company announced his passing Friday evening in a statement that listed the years 1973–2026 and described him as a beloved founder whose work created not only a business but “a great family.”
“29 years ago, along with Lupe Guzmán, Abel gave life to a dream that, thanks to his effort, dedication, and love, became a great family,” the statement read. “Today we bid farewell to the man, but his example, his story, and the legacy he built will remain forever in every corner of El Rinconsito and in the hearts of those who had the joy of knowing him.”
The restaurant family offered condolences to Guzmán’s relatives and loved ones and asked that God grant them strength…