The old Mexican restaurant El Faro in San Francisco remains open despite three break-ins and plans to sell

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — An old Mexican restaurant that was threatened with closure because of three break-ins in a week plans to stay open, at least for now.

Surveillance video from El Faro earlier this month shows a broken window and a suspect inside the Mission District restaurant.

Owner Raymunda Ramirez says she became so discouraged by the break-ins that she wanted to close the restaurant after working there for 45 years and as owner for more than 20 years.

Her niece has set up a GoFundMe page to help with repairs.

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Ramirez says that despite several requests to buy the popular burrito joint, she hopes to hold out for two more years until she retires. She praises a supportive community.

“I want to say to everyone who helps us, ‘Thank you.'” I’m so happy about that because I know a lot of people love El Farro’s burritos because they say when I sell out or leave, I don’t feel good “More so happy and more comfortable because I’m more confident. I know people love me,” she said with a smile.

Ramirez says she is still concerned about crime but will use the funds raised to secure the windows.