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Ninfa Laurenzo
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Maria Ninfa Rodriguez Laurenzo[1] (nicknamed Mama Ninfa,[2] May 11, 1924 – June 17, 2001), born with the family name Rodriguez,[3] was an American restaurateur from Houston, Texas, who founded the restaurant Ninfa's. Laurenzo started out running a single taco stand in Houston, Texas.[4]
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Maria Ninfa Rodriguez Laurenzo | |
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Born | (1924-05-11)May 11, 1924 Harlingen, Texas, US |
Died | June 17, 2001(2001-06-17) (aged 77) Houston, Texas, US |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Durhan Business School |
Occupation | Restaurateur |
Years active | 1949–2001 |
Known for | Founding of Ninfa's restaurant |
Political party | Republican |
Board member of | 7
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Spouse | Domenic Laurenzo (1946–1969, his death) |
Children | 4 |
Awards | 7
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Website | theninfalaurenzoscholarshipfund |
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