Santa Paula in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Familia Diaz Cafe
Formerly Las Quince Letras
Photographed By James King, October 8, 2014
1. Familia Diaz Cafe Marker
Jose Angel Diaz and Josepha de la Torre came to Santa Paula from Mexico with their parents. They met in 1916 while working at Limoneira Packing House, married in 1919 and started the first cafe at their home in 1935. In 1936 they moved into a larger building on this site, the family home and cafe for 10 years.
Antonio and Celia Diaz came into the family business in 1952. Dan and Sandra Diaz joined their parents in 1980. A few years later, the cafe was enlarged and the name changed to Familia Diaz.
The Familia Diaz cafe has become a part of the cultural and social history of Ventura County, after 55 years and three generations.
Erected by Ventura County. (Marker Number 132.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Ventura County Historical Landmarks series list.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 34° 21.055′ N, 119° 3.491′ W. Marker was in Santa Paula, California, in Ventura County. Marker could be reached from the intersection of South 10th Street (California Route 150) and E. Harvard Boulevard. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Birthplace of Union Oil Company of California (approx. ¼ mile away); The Town Clock (approx. 0.3 miles away); Glen Tavern Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Depot, Santa Paula (approx. 0.4 miles away); Saint Francis Dam Disaster Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Ebell Club (approx. 0.4 miles away); Water Well Drilling Rig (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Christian Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Paula.
More about this marker. The marker was next to the main entrance which is on the north side of the building near the parking lot.
Regarding Familia Diaz Cafe. The original name, Las Quince Letras, was a play on words/letters - there are fifteen letters in the name Las Quince Letras, Spanish for "the fifteen letters."
Additional commentary.
1. La Familia Diaz Restaurant is Closing
It was announced at the beginning of the year that, sadly, this wonderful restaurant will be closing at the end of 2015.
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Submitted January 20, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California.
Photographed By James King, October 8, 2014
2. Familia Diaz Cafe
The marker is to the left of the door.
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 26, 2018
3. Marker is Missing in 2018
This is now the Chapala Mexican Restaurant. The owner said there was no marker when they bought this restaurant.
Photographed By James King, October 8, 2014
4. The Best Huevos Rancheros Anywhere (in 2014)
Photographed By Craig Baker, July 26, 2018
5. New Restaurant
The online menu says “Formerly Familia Diaz”. It does not have Huevos Rancheros.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on July 27, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on October 11, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 2. submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 3. submitted on July 27, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on October 12, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 5. submitted on July 27, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
