A brazen burglary at Taqueria San Jose occurred early on May 4, 2026, when thieves stole around $4,000 from the restaurant’s ATM in just two minutes. The incident, captured on surveillance video, has left the community in shock.
Leticia Navarro, the owner of Taqueria San Jose, has been serving authentic Mexican cuisine in Little Chute for 20 years. She shared her distressing experience: “I ran to the cameras and saw them leaving. I was very scared. Thank God it happened when no one was there.” The theft took place at 5:34 a.m., when the restaurant was closed.
This incident comes at a time when local dining options are expanding. Just down the street, El Charro Mexican Grill is preparing to open a new location at 137C W. Main St., taking over the space previously occupied by the Stone Arch Tied House, which closed its doors on February 10.
Key facts about the recent developments:
- The ATM theft at Taqueria San Jose resulted in a loss of approximately $4,000.
- Leticia Navarro has owned Taqueria San Jose for two decades.
- The new El Charro location will add to the vibrant Mexican cuisine scene in Little Chute.
As El Charro prepares for its opening—though no specific date has been shared—local residents eagerly anticipate more dining options. The community has shown resilience and support for its local businesses during these challenging times.
Leticia hopes that her restaurant can recover quickly from this setback and continue to serve delicious meals to her loyal customers. The expansion of Mexican dining options in Little Chute could provide a silver lining amid this unfortunate event.
