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Bishop, CA

Supporting operational growth and financial restructuring for a long-standing community restaurant.

• Established business: Over two decades serving homemade Mexican food in Bishop, California.
• Community support: Active sponsor of local schools, youth programs, tribal events, and law enforcement.
• Expansion potential: Plans to grow capacity, staffing, and customer offerings including a full-service bar.
• Family-owned and operated: Multi-generational team with strong local roots and long-term vision.
• Positive reputation: Voted Best Mexican Restaurant in 2023 with loyal local and tourist customer base.

Astorga’s Family Restaurant is seeking funding to support working capital needs and refinance existing debt, aiming to strengthen its financial foundation and prepare for future growth. The funding will enable the business to maintain operational stability, enhance liquidity, and improve efficiency while continuing to serve its loyal customer base. By improving financial structure and reallocating resources, Astorga’s will be better positioned to support staffing, customer service, and potential facility improvements, including equipment upgrades. These steps are intended to enhance the customer experience and support continued long-term sustainability.

For over two decades, Astorga’s has served Bishop, California, with homemade Mexican cuisine rooted in family tradition. A multi-generational, minority-owned business, Astorga’s has grown from a small 27-seat establishment into a prominent 150-seat restaurant with a remodeled patio and banquet room. With deep community ties, they sponsor local schools, cultural events, youth programs, and law enforcement. Popular for its chile verde, carne asada, shrimp tacos, and menudo, Astorga’s also hosts events such as Taco Tuesdays and Cinco de Mayo celebrations with live mariachi music. Their future plans include capacity expansion, improved operational systems, and the potential addition of a full-service bar. The business remains focused on maintaining its reputation for quality, authenticity, and community involvement while pursuing financial stability and continued service enhancements.

Company Info

Astorga’s Family Restaurant is a long-standing, family-run Mexican restaurant in Bishop, California, known for its homestyle dishes and strong community ties.

Astorga’s Family Restaurant is a multi-generational, family-owned Mexican restaurant based in Bishop, California, that has been serving the local community for over 20 years. Known for its flavorful, homestyle dishes such as chile verde, carne asada, enchiladas suizas, and shrimp tacos, Astorga’s combines traditional family recipes with warm hospitality in a welcoming environment. The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating, hosts community events like Taco Tuesdays and Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and accommodates large groups including Rotary Club and other civic organizations.

Deeply embedded in the local culture, Astorga’s is recognized not only for its food but also for its community contributions, such as sponsoring youth programs, local schools, tribal powwows, and public safety organizations. The business has evolved from a small, hard-to-find storefront into a spacious location with room for 150 guests, a remodeled patio, and plans for a full bar and improved infrastructure. The funds raised will be used for working capital and refinancing debt, aimed at improving operations, increasing efficiency, and supporting future growth. Astorga’s continues to be a cornerstone of Bishop’s dining scene by offering quality meals and giving back to the community that has supported it for decades.