Felix Continental Café was buzzing with hungry customers on Wednesday as its fanbase indulged in their last chance to savor the restaurant’s flavors. Owner Carlos Calderon cited economic challenges and being in the business for a long time as reasons for the decision.Calderon’s parents, Ramon and Lilia, opened the restaurant along with their cousin Tomas Llera in 1979. Carlos helped his family with the eatery as a part-time job and has since taken over as manager.
“One of our good customers spoke with our father and said, ‘Your background is Cuban. Why don’t you start introducing some of those items,’” Carlos said.Get Los Angeles's latest local news on crime, entertainment, weather, schools, COVID, cost of living and more. Here's your go-to source for today's LA news.“We want to take this moment to thank our dedicated team for their hard work, our associates, and our customers who have been part of our story,” the restaurant’s website said.
“I will miss it,” Carlos said. “I believe tomorrow, which is our last day, when … the last time I lock that door, I’ll get emotional for sure.” As for what’s next for the business owner? He said he’s looking forward to resting and spending time with his family.