Mexicali Rose , a popular Mexican restaurant in Newtown owned by Marklin and Minerva Hidalgo, recently announced that it will be closing its doors for good after nearly 30 years following recent events.

The restaurant temporarily closed for four days after a car crashed into the front of business at 71 South Main St. in Newtown on Aug. 26. Since then, the Hidalgo family has made the decision to close the doors for good, according to a recent announcement on social media.

“After nearly 30 years of serving Newtown, it is with heavy hearts that we share that Mexicali Rose will be closing its doors. Our final day will be Sunday, September 21,” according to the statement. “This was not an easy decision, especially taking into account the timing of recent events. As some of you may know,

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