By Sara Beth Williams– — Beto’s Tacos has been a staple on Auburn Boulevard for more than a decade, known for its authentic Mexican dishes made fresh to order.
But during an interview in early November, owner Hortencia Molina said the restaurant is fighting for survival amid ongoing road construction, nighttime lighting issues, and an increase in nearby taco vendors that she says are pulling away their customers.
Molina and her husband, Sigifregio De La Torre, took over the restaurant in 2013. Before that, she spent years working in restaurants and running a small personal catering business. When the previous owner sold the establishment, the couple took the opportunity to pursue entrepreneurship…