RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Those who visit La Milpa know the heart of Mexico beats right in the middle of Richmond.
Martin Gonzalez and Monica Chavez, the duo behind this family restaurant and traditional market, invite you to experience their passion for authentic Mexican culture through food and community.
“We are far away from home but to feel home in the heart, it’s really important,” said Chavez, who joined Gonzalez as a business partner after first visiting the market as a customer when she moved to the United States.
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Gonzalez opened La Milpa months after becoming an American citizen in 2000. In doing so, he sought to reconnect with his roots and serve his community…