Efigenia Ramos opens eatery honoring her former boss, Silvia Pinal

Efigenia Ramos, who served as Silvia Pinal's personal assistant for 35 years, has opened a small restaurant in honor of the late Mexican cinema icon. The eatery, named 'Bistro La Cosita,' serves dishes that Pinal particularly enjoyed, including her favorite carnitas.

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It's a small fonda, not even a restaurant, it's called 'Bistro La Cosita,' in her honor.

Ramos, affectionately known as 'Efi,' maintained a close relationship with Pinal, acting as her confidante and right-hand person. Even after Pinal's passing on November 28, 2024, Ramos feels her presence strongly. She now cares for Pinal's Chihuahua, named 'Cosita,' who also inspired the restaurant's name.

"It's a small fonda, not even a restaurant, it's called 'Bistro La Cosita,' in her honor," Ramos told reporters. She confirmed that no one claimed the dog after Pinal's death, so 'Cosita' is now officially hers. Ramos fondly recalled cooking Pinal's favorite meals, stating, "Oh yes, I very frequently made all these dishes for my boss, she loved carnitas."

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Oh yes, I very frequently made all these dishes for my boss, she loved carnitas.

Ramos began working for Pinal at age 26, initially managing her schedule. Over time, she became an indispensable part of Pinal's life and family. Although Pinal's children provided her with severance pay and treated her well, Ramos used the funds to start her own venture. Despite offers of employment from Pinal's children, she chose to pursue her own path, opening the bistro as a tribute to the actress she served for so long.

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No one claimed [the dog], here is my little dog, now I can truly say she is mine.