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South Florida Taco Rico franchise owner apologizes after racial slur incident at World Cup watch party
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Chelsea Jones , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred near 72nd Street and Collins Avenue, according to police. Further details about the incident and its aftermath are available from CBS4 Miami, including the impact on other Taco Rico locations.
A confrontation at a World Cup watch party in Miami Beach led to a Taco Rico franchise owner using a racial slur. The incident occurred near 72nd Street and Collins Avenue, according to police. A video captured the altercation, which involved people wearing Argentina and Mexico jerseys.
The franchise owner, who has a location in West Kendall, has apologized for his actions. The incident sparked backlash online, with negative reviews affecting the restaurant's Google page and overall rating. Further details about the incident and its aftermath are available from CBS4 Miami, including the impact on other Taco Rico locations.
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Category: safety Published: July 21, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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