SAN DIEGO — Victor Rodriguez Senior, owner of the longtime Mission Beach establishment La Playa Taco Shop, has been taken into Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, prompting an outpouring of support from family, customers, and community members seeking his release.
Rodriguez, 54, was detained by ICE on October 31st outside his National City home and is currently being held at the Otay Mesa Detention Center. He has owned La Playa for nearly 30 years and has become a fixture in the Mission Beach community.
“This is the worst moment that’s ever happened to me. Victor has supported me. He’s my right hand and I’m very sad,” said Gabriela, Rodriguez’s wife, who has taken over daily operations at the taco shop along with family and fellow employees…