Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, reportedly stops by Mexican restaurant in Titusville
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Surprise! Billionaire Jeff Bezos was apparently in Brevard this week.
According to posts on social media, Bezos had dinner with his fiancee Lauren Sanchez on Thursday, June 1, at El Leoncito Mexican restaurant in Titusville. Below are some things to know about one of the world's richest people and the longtime restaurant near Kennedy Space Center.
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Who is Jeff Bezos?
Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon and has his own aerospace company, Blue Origin. Blue Origin has a site on the Space Coast, visible from Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. For years, Bezos has been included on several "world's richest" lists.
In April 2023, Forbes ranked billionaire Jeff Bezos as the "top tech mogul" and ranked him the third richest man in the world with an estimated fortune of $180 billion. In April 2022, Forbes reported Bezos was the second richest man in the world with an estimated fortune of $171 billion. In 2021, Forbes ranked the Amazon founder No. 1 as the world's richest man.
Where is El Leoncito in Titusville?
El Leoncito is at 4280 S. Washington Ave., Titusville. The restaurant serves Mexican food and has long been a go-to for watching rocket launches at nearby Kennedy Space Center. Call 321-267-1159 or visit elleoncito.com.
There is one other El Leoncito location in Brevard: El Leoncito Viera, 5360 Stadium Parkway, Rockledge. Call 321-349-3494 or visit elleoncito.com.
What did Jeff Bezos eat at El Leoncito Mexican restaurant? What is palomilla?
According to the social media posts, Bezos "enjoyed his palomilla." El Leoncito's menu states Palomilla is a "10-ounce choice top sirloin steak (thin cut) 'Old Havana Style,' topped with grilled onions and fresh parsley." It's served with white rice, plantains and black beans. Cost is $17.95.
The longtime restaurant posted on its Facebook page and TikTok account photos of Bezos at the restaurant.
Where is Jeff Bezos?
According to a Jeff Bezos jet tracker account on Instagram, @bezosjets "landed near Titusville, Florida, US. Apx. flt. time 1 h 32 min. 744 mile (647 NM) flight from IAD (Dulles International Airport in Dulles, Va.) to TIX (Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville)" at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1.
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