Community Support Continues to Grow Following Damage to Local Downtown Restaurant La Mesita

By Scott Arnold

A damaged storefront window has left downtown Peterborough restaurant La Mesita Restaurante facing an unexpected repair bill.

the front glass at la mesita on george street in downtown peterborough after it was smashed overnight on saturday (photo via facebook @lamesitacatering)

A message posted on the La Mesita Restaurante Facebook page included a photo of the damage, showing the restaurant's front window shattered, with what appears to be a circular hole near the bottom marking the point of impact.

Along with the picture, the message in the post said, "Wonder why this happens to many small business In downtown Peterborough. It will be a couple of grand. Don't even know what to rant about."

While few details about the incident were shared, the post quickly drew attention from the community. Within hours, it had generated hundreds of reactions, comments and shares, with many people expressing support for the business and frustration over the damage.

The window at la mesita was boarded up on sunday after the overnight damage (photo by Scott Arnold)

Owned by Martin Carbajal and his wife Kelly, La Mesita Restaurante has become a familiar name in Peterborough's food scene, serving authentic Mexican cuisine inspired by family recipes passed down from Martin's mother. The restaurant's focus has been on fresh, made-from-scratch dishes prepared with local ingredients and traditional Mexican flavours.

The damage now leaves the business facing an unplanned expense, with repairs expected to cost several thousand dollars.

As of Sunday night, the social media post continued to attract attention as customers and supporters reacted to the photo and shared their thoughts online.

Scott Arnold is a Journalist and Content Creator at PTBOCanada Media Inc

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