A new era begins for Downtown Burritos Cocina Mexicana on 1st Avenue

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy

Downtown Burritos Cocina Mexicana (FKA Downtown Bakery) returned to service on Friday after nearly eight months on the sidelines.

On Friday evening, I stopped by the small shop at 69 First Ave. between Fourth Street and Fifth Street and found a line out the door.  

Patrons waited patiently for brothers Ivan and Mario Marín to prepare their orders (most of them were to-go)...

There was an upbeat vibe, with many longtime customers returning to congratulate the Marín brothers, the longtime managers who took over as owners in the spring. 

The most popular order on opening day — the burritos, of course. (And I was told that on Saturdays and Sundays, they will serve all-day breakfast burritos for those who want them.)

Daily hours: 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Downtown Burritos Cocina Mexicana — the former Downtown Bakery — returns to service this Friday

Photos and reporting by Stacie Joy 

After being closed for nearly eight months, Downtown Burritos Cocina Mexicana (FKA Downtown Bakery) will open this Friday morning at 69 First Ave. between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. 

Co-owners and brothers Ivan (left) and Mario Marín passed the Health Department inspection yesterday... and they previously got the OK from Con Ed for the gas service ...

As we first reported, Ivan and Mario, the longtime managers (20 years) of Downtown Bakery, bought the longtime business (established 1990) earlier this spring when the owner retired. 

This came on the heels of a DOH-mandated closure in February for Downtown Bakery operating with an expired health permit. The new owners then decided to take the opportunity to update the interior.

In renaming the business, the brothers mentioned the confusion regarding the inclusion of "Bakery" — people would call and ask about baked goods.

Daily hours moving forward: 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Signage arrives for Downtown Burritos Cocina Mexicana on 1st Avenue

A new era is closer to starting for an old favorite. Signage arrived on Friday for Downtown Burritos Cocina Mexicana at 69 First Ave. (The DTB is short for Downtown Burritos.)

As we first reported, Ivan and Mario Marín, the longtime managers (20 years) of Downtown Bakery, bought the longtime business (established 1990) earlier this spring when the owner decided to retire. 

This came on the heels of a DOH-mandated closure in February for Downtown Bakery operating with an expired health permit. The new owners then decided to spruce up the interior here between Fourth Street and Fifth Street. 

In renaming the business, the brothers mentioned the confusion regarding the inclusion of "Bakery" — people would call and ask about baked goods.

(Thanks to the reader for the signage tip!)