Tortacos Cansado del Camino: Family Goes All-In on Building Their Brand

Food truck expands their business thanks to their hard work and the Watts Business Source Center Tortacos Cansado del Camino is a family affair, run by Jose Oscar Acua, his wife Ruth Alatriste, and their daughter, Kayla. The food truck’s menu boasts delicious tortas, tacos, sandwiches, wraps, and even vegan options, with stellar reviews on […]
My Fish Stop Meets VSEDC

VSEDC advises Harris Brown, entrepreneur of My Fish Stop, who wins $3 million contract with LA County, and becomes both a lifeline during the pandemic, and a source of income to open a second restaurant.
From Lura’s Kitchen to your oven

Founder of Lura’s Kitchen, Lura Ball, credits VSEDC as the foundation for her business.
Wah Gwaan! New Leimert Park restaurant opens with help from VSEDC CDFI fund

VSEDC is overjoyed to share the announcement that on April 29, CDFI loan recipient, Deandrea Jones, had the soft opening for her restaurant, Wah Gwaan Jamaican Kitchen & Bar in Leimert Park.
Learn How VSEDC Helped Local Restaurant Open

South LA BusinessSource Center gets Leimert Park Restaurant opening back on track with VSEDC-funded community loan