opened in January 2024<\/a>, had been temporarily closed since strong winds partially ripped off its roof and caused other damage to the property during a March storm.<\/p>\nCustomers can once again enjoy the “same great flavor, same family tradition!” the online post states.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEnjoy the authentic flavors of Mexico, from delicious tacos to our traditional pozole with tostadas,\u201d reads the reopening announcement.<\/p>\n
\u201c\u2026 Bring your family and friends and come enjoy the flavors you\u2019ve been missing!\u201d<\/p>\n
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A storm damaged The New Santiago’s Restaurant and La Cocina de la Abuela on North Third Street in Coopersburg in mid-March.<\/p>\n
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La Cocina de la Abuela operates next door to the New Santiago\u2019s Restaurant, which was also damaged in the March storm.<\/p>\n
The New Santiago\u2019s Restaurant, a family-run eatery offering freshly prepared dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, reopened in July.<\/p>\n
La Cocina de la Abuela, which means grandma\u2019s kitchen in Spanish, is operated by Octavio Nunez Zavaleta and Maria Cerezo, who were born and raised in Puebla, Mexico.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re serving 100% authentic Mexican food, including carnitas, tamales and tortas,\u201d Zavaleta told 69 News shortly after the restaurant\u2019s opening. \u201cEverything is made from scratch, and we make fresh corn tortillas every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Customers can enjoy Mexican dishes such as tortas and tacos, available in a variety of proteins, including chicken, steak, and pork.<\/p>\n
Dishes incorporate high-quality ingredients such as Mexican cheeses and fresh avocados and jalape\u00f1os, and a selection of sweet and savory Mexican breads are baked locally.<\/p>\n
The full-service restaurant also offers four types of made-on-site salsa, sides such as rice and beans, and a variety of aguas frescas, refreshing drinks prepared with fresh pineapple and other fruits.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a little something for everyone,\u201d Cerezo said. \u201cWe also have Mexican soups that people are really loving.\u201d<\/p>\n
La Cocina de la Abuela is open 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.<\/p>\n
Dine-in and takeout services are available. Info: 610-214-2225.<\/p>\n
\nCopyright 2026 Maranatha Broadcasting Co., Inc.. All Rights Reserved.\n<\/p>\n
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