Michael 'Mico' Rodriguez, founder of Mi Cocina, has died at the age of 68

Michael 'Mico' Rodriguez, the founder of the Mi Cocina restaurant chain, has passed away at age 68.
From the iconic Mambo Taxi to Food Nation, Mico Rodriguez's story is one of resilience, neighborhood pride and legacy.
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