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Friday, November 10, 2006

El Gringo

El Gringo, a Mexican restaurant in the Southbay, has been shut down for an unknown period of time. The name, El Gringo, is being protested by local denizens of the Southbay. El Gringo, which is a Spanish word to describe a Caucasian in a disparaging way, is considered offensive by some. Matt Johnson*, who recently moved to the Southbay, states "I was shocked by this obvious jab at Caucasians!" Some are even more offended by the "dorky looking white boy" whose face is painted as a mural outside the restaurant.

The owner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, has declined to comment. El Gringo has been a major staple in the Southbay for many years, but has recently come under attack for some of their menu items. Some of their menu items included things like "El Gringo Chimichanga" and "Blonde Bimbo Burrito".

ACLU representative, Andrea Parker, has been a key advocate for the Caucasians who are pursuing a class action lawsuit against both the restaurant chain and the city. The first trial is set for the second week of September and will most likely result in a permanent shutting down of the once loved restaurant.

*Names have been changed to protect the non-existent