From politicians and celebrities to homesick Californians who make it their first stop when they return from their travels, Mitla Cafe has been a favorite spot for Cal-Mex food lovers since it opened in 1937. Through four generations of family ownership, the San Bernardino institution remains a key gathering point for civic and religious leaders to discuss the issues of the day. And the story goes that this down-home taco joint inadvertently inspired the beginnings of the Taco Bell chain restaurant empire. Correspondent Lisa Morehouse visits Mitla Cafe to learn more about its history and importance to today's Chicano community.
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