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Readers’ Choice Awards Photo by Lynette Rae McAdams Trina Edwin with a round of cocktails at La Cabana de Raya in Astoria. Photo by Lynette Rae McAdams Geovanni Raya, right, stands with his fiancee, Trina Edwin, at La Cabana de Raya in Astoria. Raya’s parents opened the restaurant in 2011. Handmade empanadas and a burrito mo- jado with fresh enchilada sauce from La Cabana de Raya in Astoria. cals,” says Geovanni with an enormous smile. “They trust us now and say, ‘make me whatever you’d like.’ “Good food makes peo- ple happy,” he adds, “and that’s all we want to do.” La Cabana de Raya is located at 35431 U.S. Highway 101, just across the Old Youngs Bay Bridge from Astoria. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday. You can order food to go by calling 503-325-3656. BEST LATIN FOOD Photo by Lynette Rae McAdams La Cabana de Raya Astoria, Oregon Runner-up: The Rio Cafe, Astoria Honorable Mention: Tacos El Catrin, Warrenton By LYNETTE RAE McADAMS Earning the Readers’ Choice Award again this year for Best Latin Food, La Cabana de Raya continues to shine for producing some of the finest, freshest, most authentic Mexican food any- where on the coast. Owned by Miguel and Leticia Raya, and operated entirely by their family, this small restaurant overlooks Youngs Bay and has been open since 2011. “My dad worked at the cannery and my mom was a shift manager at McDon- ald’s,” says Geovanni Raya, 24, one of the couple’s sons who cooks and also helps manage the business. “They did that for 14 years, and then one day my dad said, ‘I know we can do better.’” A product of their hard work and willingness to a T H ANK Y O U F O R V O TING F O R U S ! W E A P P R EC IATE Y O U R B U SINESS a dream, the family’s restau- rant now has an enormous local following and with only one visit, it’s easy to see why: Every customer is treated like family, and every dish is made from scratch with loving care. Traditional favorites from mainland Mexico, such as chicken tinga empanadas, gorditas, and a classic chile relleno, mingle on the menu Celebrating 10 years of with coastal specialties like ceviche and fish tacos — all of it served with made-to- order, hand-pressed corn tortillas and cumin-scented beans and rice. Exception- ally quick and friendly ser- vice is a wonderful bonus to every delicious dish (and the specialty tequila cocktails and magnificent water views don’t hurt either). “My favorites are my lo- Simple Elegance Join us for our annual BIG NIGHT MOVIE INSPIRED DINNER featuring 6 courses with wines M O RE T H AN J U ST A NTIQ 55+V e ndo rs Antiques • Nautical Items Glassware • Vintage Decor 892 Marine Drive, Astoria (503) 338-0101 U ES ! Friday, February 5th Please call 503.436.1151 for more information or to make reservations Thank you for your support T 988 S. Hemlock Street • Cannon Beach 503.436.1151 • www.newmansat988.com Open 7am Daily! S E R V I N G B R E A K FA S T, LUNCH & SUPPER Thank You for voting us your favorite Breakfast Spot , and our own Cory Teubner as your Favorite Bartender ! 243 11th Street, Astoria, OR 97103 503-325-1787 www.AstoriaCoffeeHouse.com Follow & “Like” us on Facebook We cater your event! W E ARE ALSO GRATEFUL FOR THE MANY TOP THREE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS : C ASEY B REWE P ALMGREN ; IN B EST B ARISTA • S EAN W HITTAKER ; IN B EST C HEF • B EST C USTOMER S ERVICE • B EST C OFFEE • B EST D ESSERTS • B EST L UNCH S POT We thank our community, and look forward to serving you in 2016! January 28, 2016 | coastweekend.com | 25
