DENVER — A mainstay in Denver’s Baker neighborhood since 1991 is packing its bags and leaving town.
Señor Burritos is shutting down its 1 st Avenue location, citing Denver’s increase to the minimum wage as well as homelessness in the area.
The family who runs the business has built deep connections in the neighborhood over the past three decades.
“We have customers that came in here the first two years with their family, with the kids being little. And now the kids are coming in with their own kids,” said Martha Atta, whose parents created the burrito shop. “We made some really good friendships with a lot of the customers. It’s home.”
Denver7’s Ethan CarlsonLeaving the area is tough for Vicente Baylon, a cashier at the restaurant and Martha’s nephew. He learned the ropes from the family that came before him.
“It’s kind of bittersweet right now to say goodbye to all our customers, our neighbors, our friends,” said Baylon.