Lovely Rita: Alumnus Turned Decrepit Truck into a Refreshing Business (original) (raw)

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By Brian Hiro

Mario Melendez, a 1996 Cal State San Marcos graduate, is the owner of what he believes is the world's first mobile margarita bar. Photo by Christine Vaughan

Mario Melendez, a 1996 Cal State San Marcos graduate, is the owner of what he believes is the world's first mobile margarita bar. Photo by Christine Vaughan

Mario Melendez bought this 1965 GMC truck on eBay for $1,200.

More than $100,000 in repairs and refurbishing later, Rita was born. Photo by Christine Vaughan

Mario Melendez also owns a taco catering business and taco shop in Laguna Beach named Rasta Taco. Photo by Christine Vaughan

Mario Melendez also owns a taco catering business and taco shop in Laguna Beach named Rasta Taco. Photo by Christine Vaughan