The coronavirus has been hard on all of us, but family-owned restaurants have been among the most impacted. To try and help the situation, many kids have taken to Twitter to get the word out about their parents' restaurants.
Below is a list of these places you can help by ordering takeout or delivery! But please — remember to practice social distancing, take precautions, and listen to the advisement of your local and state governments.
Note: A lot of these deliver through companies like DoorDash and GrubHub too!
1. Honolulu, Hawaii: House of Wong Restaurant
My dad just told me he is personally forgoing his own paycheck so that his employees can keep getting paid 🥺😢 If you’re in Honolulu/Kapahulu and able to, please come support House of Wong Restaurant! We have take out and delivery through UberEats/DoorDash/Bitesquad!!
2. San Diego, California: Chamorro Grill: Island BBQ Restaurant
Since the virus outbreak, my dad’s restaurant has been struggling. This is his only source of income, so we NEED to stay open. If you live in the San Diego area, and you’re craving some Island food, PLEASE try us out! CHAMORRO GRILL 6628 Mission Gorge Rd. 619-280-2000
3. Northbrook, Illinois: Los Huaraches
For everyone in the Chicago northwest suburbs: my parents Mexican restaurant, Los Huaraches is still serving food throughout all this coronavirus stuff. Take out and delivery only. Phone number is 847-827-8653. Please RT!!
4. Oxnard, California: Tacos Mi Pueblo
Hi friends! Like most small businesses, my dad’s Mexican restaurant is going to take a hit over the next month. They’re still open, practicing social distancing by reducing our seating capacity. Also open for take-out orders! TACOS MI PUEBLO Oxnard, Ca 805-278-2626 🌮
5. Brampton, Ontario, Canada: New Falafel Garden Restaurant
Hi twitter! My baba is the hardest working man I know, he came to Canada 40 years ago from Iran and right now Covid-19 has impacted our restaurant severely, it would mean a lot if y’all can support us! We’re located in Brampton, Ontario - we’re doing takeouts! Please retweet ❤️❤️
6. Sunnyvale, California: Taqueria El Grullo
Hi guys with the whole situation going on my grandparents’ restaurant has been struggling. Can do them a big favor and stop by or retweet. My grandparents are the sweetest. We are located at 620 evelyn ave sunnyvale and only offering take out thank u 🥺!
7. Normandy Park, Washington: Rose Pho
Shooting my shot. My mom been stressing with the whole shutdown, my fam restaurant will be doing take out only as long as we can. Rose Pho in Normandy Park (206)592-2451 pls rt! it took a while to teach her how to do the heart haha. thank you so much pho the support 🙏🏻❤️ https://t.co/QnMQvGseXb
8. Saratoga, California: La Cueva Mexican Grill
Hey guys, if y’all looking to grab some food to pick up, my dad’s restaurant is still open. Coronavirus is taking a big hit to us and many other small businesses around your area. Your support is much appreciated!😇 call @ (408) 517-8603, 18486 prospect rd Saratoga, CA 95070
9. Austin, Texas: Mariana's Kitchen
Hey guys, my grandma owns a restaurant down south Austin that’s suffering from everything going on!! They sell good prices Mexican food AND have bomb ass burgers! My dad, uncles, and grandma all work here please help keep the business alive!
10. Anaheim, California: Hatam Restaurant
Hey twitter, my Baba immigrated from Iran 31 years ago & since then he & my Uncle have devoted their lives to this restaurant. COVID has made business slow & my fam is stressed because we might lose the restaurant. If u r ever in LA pls support! 1112 N Brookhurst St. Anaheim,CA
11. San Antonio, Texas: Fattboy Burgers and Dogs
If you’re tired of your quarantine snacks, come out to my cousin’s restaurant Fattboy Burgers and Dogs!!! He just opened up his to-go window today! #supportlocal #SanAntonioTX
12. Manhattan Beach, California: Sion's Mexican Restaurant
my dad’s mexican restaurant has been hit pretty bad this month and it’s only getting worse now. If you’re in the LA/southbay area & want some yummy authentic mexican comfort food we’re still open for to-go orders! location: 233 n sepulveda blvd manhattan beach, ca (310) 372-4504
13. Lewisville, Texas: Taqueria Guadalajara
Hey guys! Due to the closing of all dine in restaurants, my family’s business will now only be taking to go orders. If you guys could RT this and spread the word, we would greatly appreciate the help during these hard times! (972) 436-2515 701 S Stemmons Fwy, Lewisville, TX 75067
14. Los Angeles, California: Ham Hung Restaurant
my family's restaurant has been in ktown since 1985. we've lived through the la riots and the northridge earthquake, but covid-19 is hitting us. if you can, please consider getting delivery from Ham Hung Restaurant 💕
15. Waipahu, Hawaii: Honolulu Kitchen
hello guys!! please support Honolulu Kitchen in Waipahu with take out orders! My dad works so incredibly hard he lives for this restaurant. He basically lives there and supports the community around the restaurant. he has a good heart. we need your support!
16. San Diego, California: Luong Hai Ky
Due to this virus my mom’s restaurant has been really struggling It’s sad to say but being an Asian restaurant Xenophobia has added to our struggle If you want Chinese/Vietnamese food please try us out. LUONG HAI KY 10606 Camino Ruiz Unit 2 San Diego, CA. 92126 858-578-4888
17. Des Moines, Washington: Tuscany at Des Moines Creek
A couple days ago marked 14 years for my Mom owning/managing Tuscany at Des Moines Creek. Over the years the restaurant has been featured in Seattle Times, and on Sunset Magazine for the Rasp. Devonshire pie. We’re now offering 10% off take-out and free delivery 🤗 206-878-3855
18. Oxnard, California: The Golden Egg Cafe
Hey! I just wanted to share that my family restaurant The Golden Egg Cafe is still open for pick up orders! We have two locations and both are more than happy to take your orders! Vta: 2009 E. Main Street (805)641-2866 Ox: 1651 S. Victoria Ave unit #120 (805)985-6383
19. Dublin, California: Khyber Pass Kabob
Bay Area followers! My dear family friends have an Afghan restaurant in Dublin and business has gone down more then 90% 😞 They’re doing takeout orders and completely family own/ran! A simple retweet/like could keep their business running. Support small businesses!!
Don't live anywhere near these restaurants? Consider ordering takeout or delivery from a family-owned restaurant near you — or buy a gift certificate from them that you can use in the future. It will all help!
And remember to stay safe and smart about social distancing!