The New York Post revealed in early March that Laisha Oseguera González, daughter of slain cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as “El Mencho”, is now running a modest coffee shop in California. According to the newspaper, González is in charge of—and most likely owns—the establishment, which serves traditional Mexican drinks and dishes such as horchata and chilaquiles.
The café is located in a small shopping center, far from the violent legacy associated with her father’s Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The Post described the business as unassuming, catering to local families and students, with a menu that highlights Mexican comfort food rather than any connection to her notorious background.
González’s presence in California has raised eyebrows among law enforcement observers, given her family’s history. However, the report emphasizes that the coffee shop operates like any other small business, with no evidence of criminal activity. The article suggests that her move into entrepreneurship may reflect an effort to distance herself from her father’s cartel empire and build a more conventional livelihood.
Still, the revelation has sparked debate in Mexico and the United States about the blurred lines between cartel families and legitimate enterprises. Analysts note that while González’s café may appear ordinary, her identity inevitably draws public attention.
For now, the shop remains a quiet corner of California life, serving steaming plates of chilaquiles and sweet horchata to customers unaware—or unfazed—by its owner’s infamous lineage.
Source: The New York Post
