Mexican heritage inspires authentic dishes

Submitted / The Outlook Taqueria Avita serves up authentic Mexican fare.

Taqueria Avita is a downtown restaurant that offers fresh, authentic Mexican fare with an extensive a la carte menu.

Owner Linda Rajos Moreno learned to cook in Veracruz, Mexico, and started feeding workers in her other business, Lina’s Mexican Store, on Broad Street and they encouraged her to open a restaurant.

Amy Passaretti is the editor of Lake Martin Living and Elmore County Living.