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La Corriente, a Baja-style seafood restaurant, is set to open at the Coronado Historical Association in August. The restaurant aims to offer fresh, local seafood, enhancing the dining experience for both museum visitors and locals while honoring the legacy of the existing café.
Coronado, California – A new Baja-style seafood restaurant, La Corriente, is set to open at the Coronado Historical Association (CHA) this upcoming August 2025. Located at 1100 Orange Avenue, the restaurant will occupy the café space currently held by L’Orangerie, which has been a beloved establishment in the community.
La Corriente, which has multiple locations throughout Mexico, marks its second venture in the United States following its establishment in La Jolla, California. This beachfront restaurant specializes in authentic Baja-style seafood, making it a highly anticipated addition to the local dining scene.
As part of the transition, the café space will undergo cosmetic renovations to modernize its atmosphere while preserving the site’s historical charm. The CHA has partnered closely with La Corriente to ensure that the restaurant’s designs and operational strategies align with the museum’s mission and the building’s historical significance.
Christine Stokes, Executive Director of CHA, emphasized that La Corriente’s commitment to quality and community engagement makes it an excellent fit for the association. The restaurant is committed to using fresh, local ingredients, a principle that resonates with Coronado’s community values. The opening of La Corriente is expected to create an engaging destination for museum visitors and enhance their dining experience.
In the past, L’Orangerie significantly contributed to the community, and its departure is sure to be felt while this new chapter begins. The CHA intends to honor the previous café’s legacy while welcoming the new restaurant, creating a space that continues to serve as a gathering place for both museum patrons and local residents.
La Corriente was founded by Chef Karim Reza in Tijuana in 2010, with the vision of providing authentic coastal Mexican cuisine. Diego González joined the venture in 2012 to assist in expanding the brand, which has since grown to operate over 15 locations across Mexico. The offerings at La Corriente will include dishes such as aguachiles, fresh oysters, tostadas, and ceviches, which are known for their vibrant flavors and high-quality seafood.
The CHA has reassured the community that La Corriente will strive to uphold the standards expected of the museum’s café, maintaining a harmonious relationship between dining experiences and historical appreciation. As plans develop, the CHA is expected to announce a more specific timeline for the restaurant’s opening.
As La Corriente prepares to make its mark in Coronado, the restaurant aims to become an integral part of the local dining landscape, complementing existing options while offering something unique. The partnership between the CHA and La Corriente signals an exciting new direction for the café, enriching the community’s cultural and dining experience as it evolves.
The infusion of a vibrant seafood menu into the Coronado Historical Association’s offerings is poised to attract both locals and visitors alike. It marks a significant transition within the CHA, representing a collective commitment to nurturing community identity through culinary innovation.
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