The campaign has the details but it seems it is COA bureaucracy doing their thing. I hope they can stay afloat with the challenges they have ahead
by Mexicanity_
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instantlybanned
The campaign does not have the details.
Sure, it sucks that they are having issues, but could this have been foreseen? What is this “classic red tape and bureaucracy” they are talking about? Did they maybe not follow common sense rules? Would love to know more. I feel like if they are asking for 80k help, they could offer some clearer reasons for why.
SalsaQuesoTaco
“We’re from the Government and we’re here to help”
cjwidd
Is this for real? What?
elibutton
Well I’ve never been here, and never heard of them, but at first glance they look to be passionate for making good cuisine. Some creative and unique offerings and generally speaking the reviews have been fairly positive.
It sounds like they’ve been challenged with a few obstacles along with the impact of Murphy’s Law. First off being a small restaurant is always a challenge, it’s also very competitive in Austin. Then working on a shoestring budget yet still making due, then the freeze came and caused some grief and hardship, then covid. It’s like the blows keep coming one after another – and they’re big hits too that likely made it difficult for them to get over the hump and sustain.
I wonder if they got any of that govt small business financial help during covid? But a lot if sustainable and successful businesses did not survive the pandemic. One of which comes to mind was Fricano’s Deli who was there for around 24 years and built a nice customer base and reputation.
So far they’ve raised about 10% of their goal. Hopefully they’ll be able to meet or exceed their goal and get back on their feet. I would definitely give them a try if they do – chef looks very talented as they seem to be fulfilling their calling, it’s just (as they likely feel) need a few breaks. But thank you for posting
Atx_ed
I hate that the good folks at Nixta are having to go through this. They’ve showed up numerous times for the community and based off the recent donations it looks like the community is showing them the love back.
Its tough to run a business under the best of circumstances and even harder for a minority business with no outside financial assistance. I love what they stand for and I love the food they make so I’ll be sure to donate. I hope the free community fridge can remain operational.
PolarBearLaFlare
Something about for-profit businesses asking for donations to stay open doesn’t sit right with me …
mesopotato
If I have electrical problems at my house, are they going to donate to mine?
I know this isn’t a 1:1 comparison, but as others have said, feels weird supporting a For-Profit Business monetarily to the tune of 80k. It’s a huge burden to put onto your customers.
Maybe time to move or run out of a truck or a trailer. Why would I give money to a business and get nothing back for it?
45isaLOSER
Stop fleecing the public and take care of your shit!! James Beard house would never get shuttered; dummies… You want money because you cannot keep up your facility? WTF?
GreenAguacate
Fck that, why would I donate to a for profit business that sells ten dolla tacos and doesn’t provide any support to the community. As far as I know I can get better and cheaper tacos somewhere else
Hero_Charlatan
Wow ugh I wish I could help but all my money went to Maui and the Olive Garden gofundme
austinethos
Isn’t this what a collateralized line of credit would be good for?
cup_1337
Don’t worry Nixta! Natasha Harper Madison will help!
The fact that folks were willing to pitch in says a lot about them, that they aren’t just a business, but are viewed as an important part of the community.
MadMex2U
Relocate from the Eastside. The city infrastructure and bullshit sounds like hell over there. Southwest Austin is booming.
Salt-Operation
Pretty sure Cultivo closed up operations here because of electrical issues as well. They were responsible for an entire rehab of the property from the ground up, and it was in a really bad shape. I was surprised to find out that a leased building like this would not be the responsibility of the building/property owner, but rather pushed the issues on to the lessee.
I find it interesting that all the work done prior to this was also permitted and approved by the city, and then approved AGAIN when Nixta moved in. What a mess. The property owner must be raking it in.
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The campaign does not have the details.
Sure, it sucks that they are having issues, but could this have been foreseen? What is this “classic red tape and bureaucracy” they are talking about? Did they maybe not follow common sense rules? Would love to know more. I feel like if they are asking for 80k help, they could offer some clearer reasons for why.
“We’re from the Government and we’re here to help”
Is this for real? What?
Well I’ve never been here, and never heard of them, but at first glance they look to be passionate for making good cuisine. Some creative and unique offerings and generally speaking the reviews have been fairly positive.
It sounds like they’ve been challenged with a few obstacles along with the impact of Murphy’s Law. First off being a small restaurant is always a challenge, it’s also very competitive in Austin. Then working on a shoestring budget yet still making due, then the freeze came and caused some grief and hardship, then covid. It’s like the blows keep coming one after another – and they’re big hits too that likely made it difficult for them to get over the hump and sustain.
I wonder if they got any of that govt small business financial help during covid? But a lot if sustainable and successful businesses did not survive the pandemic. One of which comes to mind was Fricano’s Deli who was there for around 24 years and built a nice customer base and reputation.
So far they’ve raised about 10% of their goal. Hopefully they’ll be able to meet or exceed their goal and get back on their feet. I would definitely give them a try if they do – chef looks very talented as they seem to be fulfilling their calling, it’s just (as they likely feel) need a few breaks. But thank you for posting
I hate that the good folks at Nixta are having to go through this. They’ve showed up numerous times for the community and based off the recent donations it looks like the community is showing them the love back.
Its tough to run a business under the best of circumstances and even harder for a minority business with no outside financial assistance. I love what they stand for and I love the food they make so I’ll be sure to donate. I hope the free community fridge can remain operational.
Something about for-profit businesses asking for donations to stay open doesn’t sit right with me …
If I have electrical problems at my house, are they going to donate to mine?
I know this isn’t a 1:1 comparison, but as others have said, feels weird supporting a For-Profit Business monetarily to the tune of 80k. It’s a huge burden to put onto your customers.
Here is the eater article with some specific details: [Austin’s Acclaimed Mexican Destination Nixta Faces Closure Over Bizarre Permitting Issues](https://austin.eater.com/2023/8/24/23844463/nixta-taqueria-restaurant-austin-closed-city-permitting-issues-james-beard-chef-edgar-rico)
I seem to remember Nixta giving out food and donating time during the ice storm so, yeah, hell yes I’m gonna go help them out.
Why is Nixta investing $100,000 in electrical repairs for a teardown property that they don’t own?
The building was built in 1960 and is only 1,200 sqft per TCAD.
https://stage.travis.prodigycad.com/property-detail/197568
Maybe time to move or run out of a truck or a trailer. Why would I give money to a business and get nothing back for it?
Stop fleecing the public and take care of your shit!! James Beard house would never get shuttered; dummies…
You want money because you cannot keep up your facility? WTF?
Fck that, why would I donate to a for profit business that sells ten dolla tacos and doesn’t provide any support to the community. As far as I know I can get better and cheaper tacos somewhere else
Wow ugh I wish I could help but all my money went to Maui and the Olive Garden gofundme
Isn’t this what a collateralized line of credit would be good for?
Don’t worry Nixta! Natasha Harper Madison will help!
/s [she just wanted her name in the article but does nothing whatsoever](https://austin.eater.com/2023/8/24/23844463/nixta-taqueria-restaurant-austin-closed-city-permitting-issues-james-beard-chef-edgar-rico)
They should try selling food
Fully funded in the first day…
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The fact that folks were willing to pitch in says a lot about them, that they aren’t just a business, but are viewed as an important part of the community.
Relocate from the Eastside. The city infrastructure and bullshit sounds like hell over there. Southwest Austin is booming.
Pretty sure Cultivo closed up operations here because of electrical issues as well. They were responsible for an entire rehab of the property from the ground up, and it was in a really bad shape. I was surprised to find out that a leased building like this would not be the responsibility of the building/property owner, but rather pushed the issues on to the lessee.
I find it interesting that all the work done prior to this was also permitted and approved by the city, and then approved AGAIN when Nixta moved in. What a mess. The property owner must be raking it in.