Family-owned restaurant patiently waits to apply for business-saving grant
Mi Patria prides itself on being Iowa s only Ecuadorian restaurant. Owner Cesar Miranda said he hopes a grant will keep his business open. Author: Jon Diaz (WOI) Updated: 10:52 PM CST January 28, 2021
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa Stories of restaurants struggling to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic aren t hard to come by.
Mi Patria in West Des Moines is one of those businesses. Family-owned, there isn t a day where patrons don t see cousins, aunts and more walking around. 2020 has been a really tough year, said Cesar Miranda, owner of Mi Patria.
The pandemic has slashed business due to COVID-19 restrictions in the state. Miranda said in-person dining numbers are down by 80%.