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95-year old woman celebrates 80 years of quality service

By Ray Gomez

Story Created: Nov 27, 2009

Story Updated: Nov 28, 2009

One of the most storied restaurants in all of Laredo celebrated the birthday of their most important employee.

La Mexicana Restaurant has been operating out of Laredo for over 55 years.

They started in Mexico about 80 years ago and then moved here.

One of the mainstays throughout the years has been the dedication and effort of owner Berta Lailson who turned 95 years old today.

Bertha has been cooking at the restaurant since she was 15 years old and continues to cook for the dozens of customers she sees each day.

Over four generations joined Berta today at La Mexicana to help celebrate her birthday:

"I hope I get to be 95 and still work, she comes every day, gets here early in the morning, she stays works the whole day and after work she shreds olives and chicken to make floutas for all of our customers."

La Mexicana serves customers every Tuesday through Saturday.

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