Family-run Mexican restaurant now in larger building in South Cheyenne area

Isabel Tapia stirs a pot in the kitchen of her family's restaurant, the Tortilla Factory, on Wednesday afternoon. The new Tortilla Factory, located at 2706 S. Greeley Highway, had its soft opening on Saturday. Miranda Grubbs/staff

CHEYENNE - The new Tortilla Factory restaurant building in south Cheyenne is made of stucco, wood, steel and glass.

But that's not all.

The restaurant is built on a strong foundation formed by a family's dedication and hard work.

The Tortilla Factory at 2706 S. Greeley Highway opened Saturday.

Its high ceilings - as high as 25 feet in some parts of the restaurant - complement the bold crimson and melon colors painted on the walls and the yellow and blue colors at the front desk area.

The new restaurant replaces an older, smaller Tortilla Factory at 715 S. Greeley Highway.

Genaro and Rosario Tapia opened that first Tortilla Factory in 1997.

Now three of their four adult children are partners with them in the new venture. They are Isabel, Sam and Martin Tapia.

The Tapias also own Tortilla Factory Express on Stillwater Avenue in north Cheyenne. It will continue to operate.

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Family-run Mexican restaurant now in larger building in South Cheyenne area