The story behind La Hacienda: A Chesapeake staple

CHESAPEAKE, (WAVY) — The smell of fresh pan dulce fills La Hacienda Panadería, Rosticeria, Y Mas, where conchas, puerquitos and empanadas are made in-house every day.

For Juan Ramos, the food means more than a good pastry. He grew up around the restaurant business, watching his parents build what would eventually become four La Hacienda locations across Chesapeake.

As a child, helping at the family restaurant was simply part of life. While other kids spent their weekends with friends, Ramos spent his working…

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