North Morrow
Volume XXXI
Number 8
February 2, 2024
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Macario’s Mexican Restaurant soon to celebrate 10 years in the Boardman Community Boardman’s favorite Mexican restaurant, Macario’s is celebrating their 10th anniversary this year!
The two couples who own the restaurant, Luis and Berenice Medel and Hermelo and Josefina Fernandez are related. Hermelo and Josefina are uncle and aunt to the Medels. You’ll find all four working each day since they only have one other employee, Luis Lopez, who’s worked with them so long, he’s like family, too!
Luis and Berenice attended and graduated from Riverside High School in 2008 (Luis) and 2009. Both of them came from Guanajuato, Mexico: he came to Boardman in 1996 at age six, and Berenice came in 2006 at age 16. The couple did not meet each other until they both attended Riverside. “Both of us dreamed of owning a restaurant,” says Luis. Luckily for Boardman, their dream came true! Hermelo had worked for the previous owners of Macario’s for five years, so he was well versed in the business. They are Boardman Chamber members, and active within the community. “We know most of the people who come to eat with us, they’re like family,” says Berenice. She spoke about looking forward each year to returning campers at Boardman Park who always come to eat with them, as well as former students at Riverside and now friends of their kids’. The couple has three children, Rosebella, age 6, Roman,
age 4 and Luis Angel, age 3. You’ll likely see their little faces peeking out from a back room where they spend time while mom and dad are tending to business. Hermelo and Josefina have three grown children; they moved to Boardman in 2009. They are revising their menu to include some of their proprietary dishes that are so popular. They prepare special dishes for returning guests on demand now. The business includes a full bar, and Berenice invites those over 21 to try her special margaritas! You’ll be interested to know that their last year Valentine’s Day special was so successful they’re planning it again. A romantic dinner, with special plates and drinks -- by reservation only, so give them a call soon so you’re included! To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Macarios is planning something big. Watch for details in next month’s paper. Between catering for local businesses and take-out orders, the restaurant is busy Monday through Friday 11 am to 8 pm. You can order catering or takeout by calling them, 481-2028.
When you walk into Macarios Mexican Restaurant, you will see a friendly face waiting to serve you. The proud owners and staff are pictured above. L-R Front Row: Berenice Medel, and Josefina Fernandez. Back Row: Luis Lopez, Luis Medel, and and Hermelo Fernandez.