September 2018

Tia Frances as a young girl – Casa Vega

Mr. Rafael Vega, founder of Casa Vega. This little boy would follow in the footsteps of his parents opening Casa Vega at the age of 22.

Tia Frances living the American Dream – Casa Vega

Tia Frances in the 80’s – Casa Vega

Chef Don Juan Gutierrez opened Casa Vega with the Vega Family in 1956. He came from Cafe Caliente- our family’s first restaurant in Los Angles that opened in the 1930’s…

1956 Casa Vega Opening Celebration Chef Don Juan Gutierrez and Tia Frances dancing to mariachis.

Mr. Rafael “Ray Vega” (the Founder), Mr. & Mrs. Supervisor Ernest E. Debs, Maria and Rafael Vega in Casa Vega circa 1960.

Nightly entertainment 1980’s

A few Casa Vega employees back in 1980’s. Raul Jacquez (far right) still works full time, serving Casa Vega customers to this day. He started in 1975.

Raul Jaquez (center) with employees in the 1980’s at Casa Vega. Raul still works at Casa Vega to this day.