A burrito for $22? The owner of a Latino restaurant in San Francisco defends himself against criticism. “It was either this or maintain the previous prices, not make money and go bankrupt at some point,” explains Ricardo López, owner of La Vaca Birria.
His case is that of many Latin businessmen who seek to stay afloat with inflation. The most recent Consumer Price Index showed that food, gasoline and housing prices rose last month across the U.S.