Reposession notice on marias tortilla

[Xanadustar]

Best of luck to you Maria. Your lovely restaurant is a unique and valued place and it would be a sad loss without you. XX

[Chris_22]

This is very sad news. We absolutely love this place. The food and the atmosphere is amazing. 
 

@Maria - is there anything we can do to support you and your case? Would it be worth members of the forum writing to the local councillor to ask them to look into the situation?

 

Best of luck and we hope to see you open again soon. 

Edited August 16, 2025 by Chris_22

[Sue]

Good luck Maria, keeping my fingers crossed for a happy outcome for you (and us!)

[Pugwash]

Landlord would have to get a High Court writ before bailiffs can come. Hope you get some good legal support. WE also have enjoyed your restaurant.

[Viva Marias]

Dear neighbours and customers,

The notes displayed on the front door of Maria’s Tortilla restaurant do not reflect reality. I’m dealing with a rogue landlord who has unlawfully instructed bailiffs entry and taken control of the premises. Im not backing down and with help from my lawyer, I’m trying to open the restaurant as soon as possible. 
Thank you for your understanding, your support is greatly appreciated.

I’ll be back!

Maria

Maria’s Tortilla 

 

Dear neighbours and customers,

thank you all for your messages of support on this forum and privately. I’ve won and I am pleased to inform you that Maria’s Tortilla will open today at 18:00 for drinks only as we need time to prepare for tapas. 
VIVA MARIAS.

[Spartacus]

Fab news Maria 

Glad you are able to re open. 

[alice]

Fabulous news I hope the court had the power to order you compensation

[Dulwichway]

Great news,  congratulations on your victory👋

[Rockets]

Excellent news - congratulations!

[bobbly]

I too only support independents as much as possible. Let us know when tapas us,available...we'll be there!

[CPR Dave]

Congratulations. Best of luck for the future.

[teddyboy23]

🍾

[Sue]

That's really good news! 

[HeadNun]

Clearly, you should hold your next forum drinks here, @Sue

[Sue]

18 hours ago, HeadNun said:

Clearly, you should hold your next forum drinks here, @Sue

Unfortunately, lovely as it is, it wouldn't be a suitable venue for the forum drinks.

Not enough space for people to mingle and get to know each other,  and it would get in the way of other customers.

Upstairs at the EDT has  comfy seating,   lots of space and is quiet on a Wednesday night, so we will stay there, if the managers let us!

The next drinks aren't arranged yet, but will be in September. We had a break in August as so many people are away.

My partner and I  will be coming back to Maria's for another delicious meal, though! 

Edited August 22, 2025 by Sue

[bob]

Good news Maria c u soon.

Bob&Val 

[Shellbell76]

Brilliant news! Will be in soon for another fabulous meal! 

[Zak]

Went back to Maria’s this evening and had a lovely meal. As good as ever! 
 

Although she’s well and truly back, it’s obviously been a costly experience so do get down there and support her.
 

 

[hellosailor]

That's fantastic news! 

[pikeyed]

Went actually for the first time yesterday. Terrific food, so was well pleased. Agree with previous poster to support.

[Hare]

Also been back and found everything as good as ever, and Maria holding up so well despite the apparent bullying and borderline intimidation that have secured her an injunction against the perpetrators (legal case pending…) but also cost her a lot in terms of both emotional distress and financial damage.  Support her. Go back this weekend and see for yourself - you won’t be disappointed!

[Castleton]

I'm becoming a semi regular because of all this!

Ambiance is lovely, can't fault the food, they allow us to have a dish each and a drink, or dessert and drink, no pressure to have loads...