the Mexican peso as a currency was uncertain. Also the Government of Mexico enforced a $50 import limit upon Mexicans returning into Mexico, affecting La Fiesta's business among Mexican national shoppers. Because of the issues involving Mexico and competition from H-E-B, the Eagle Pass La Fiesta store was closed. it was the only location ever closed in the history of La Fiesta. The chain's first store opened in 1981. In 2002 the chain had six locations. Starting in 2004 it laid plans to open two additional locations. the largest location was a former Handy Andy at Callaghan and Ingram, which includes a bakery and restaurant. The store had replaced a smaller location that was across the street. After a La Fiesta manager fired a pregnant employee, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Foodarama, saying that the termination was wrongful because the store did not accept a full medical release from a doctor that was intended to allow her to work without restrictions. Foodarama settled with the EEOC; it gave the employee $10,000 and posted notices saying that it is making a discrimination-free workplace. Headquarters Foodarama's headquarters are in Foodarama Store #1 in Brays Oaks, Houston. In February 1989, Carrol Cox, the owner of that Foodarama location, opposed the plan of a Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO)-implemented grade separation at Willowbend and South Post Oak since he believed it would reduce the number of parking spaces at the store. On September 10, 1989, a woman was murdered in a robbery in the store parking lot. References External links Foodarama La Fiesta Companies based in Houston Supermarkets of the United States Retail companies established in 1973 1973 establishments in Texas