Local Latin American food truck opens brick-and-mortar restaurant in Chapel Hill

Posted Sep 27, 2025
The Latin Effect officially opened its doors at 504 West Franklin St. While the brick-and-mortar restaurant is new, The Latin Effect has been serving customers through their food truck since 2020. Husband-and-wife duo Alberto and Rebecca Chedrani co-own the brand and food truck, but Alberto is the owner of The Latin Effect's brick-and-mortar restaurant. (Daily Tar Heel)

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