Fernando Romero, the owner and chef of Corazon Taste of Mexico, announced the closure of his acclaimed restaurant on Friday, Feb 2.
“It is with heavy hearts that we must inform you of the permanent closure of Corazon. This decision was not made lightly, and we are truly saddened to share this news with you,” Romero said in an emailed statement. “While this chapter may be closing, we are excited to embark on a new adventure.”
Romero went on to say he will pivot into catering, noting, “We will be shifting our focus to full-service catering and private chef experiences for any events you may have. We are dedicated to bringing the same level of passion, quality, and flavor to your special occasions, creating unforgettable culinary experiences for you and your guests.”
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Opening in 2019 in downtown Fullerton, Romero moved his eatery to Brea in 2021. In addition to landing on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2023, Corazon received a rave review from Orange County Register food critic Brad Johnson.. In his review, Johnson noted, among other things, the horchata (“It will likely be the best horchata you ever drink,” he beamed), the fish and shrimp ceviche, mole enchiladas, chicken taquitos and carne asada tacos (“all of which are excellent”).
Although the Yelp page reads that Corozon is “scheduled to reopen on June 1, 2024,” the restaurant has closed indefinitely.
