The Galindos, Lupita, Fernando and their three daughters, take a break from cooking. The restaurant is named for their middle daughter, Camila.

By Allen Payton

Owners Fernando and Lupita Galindo have just opened their first restaurant, Camila’s Cafe, at 740 W. 2nd Street on the corner of “I” Street in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown.

Having grown up in Lima, Peru, Fernando has worked in restaurants in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

“This was one of my dreams,” he said. “I thank God because He opened the doors for this opportunity.”

They offer salads, sandwiches and soup and are open Monday through Friday from 8:30-5 and Saturdays 9-3. For more information and to see photos of their food follow them on their Facebook page.

Southern Express owner Cheeko Wells invites all to stop by and enjoy his food. Photo by Allen Payton

Southern Express Soul Food held its Grand Opening on Saturday June 23rd. Located in the Contra Loma Plaza at 3136 Contra Loma Blvd., the new restaurant serves smothered pork chops, fried chicken, baked chicken, rib tips, hot links, ox tails, fried fish, baked fish, and much more.

They offer $1.00 sides of greens, yams, macaroni and cheese, corn, rice, mashed potatoes, beans, coleslaw, potato salad, cabbage, and cornbread, plus desserts for $3.99. All vegetables are prepared from scratch.

Stop by, today or call and place your to go order at (925) 332-0932. For more information visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSoulFoodExperienc/.