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Mariscos Choix restaurant at former Sears Auto Center

West Covina

Summary

A vacant former Sears Auto Center downtown gets new life as a family Mexican seafood restaurant with live music and a patio, adding 75-100 jobs. Commissioners flagged tight mall parking as the main concern.

At a glance

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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Reinvests in a long-vacant commercial property and adds an estimated 75-100 jobs.

✅Who benefits

Downtown West Covina residents, diners, and the local economy via jobs and a destination restaurant.

⚠️Who could be affected

Shoppers at an already-crowded mall may face more parking pressure, especially during events like Dodger games.

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