Born in Santuario, Risaralda, Colombia, Jose Ramiro Villada immigrated to the United Kingdom in 1984 searching for an opportunity in life and his passion.

The first opportunity was presented to him through working at an Italian establishment called Paradiso Il Inferno in London. Working as a busboy for (1) one year, he decided to leave Paradiso and pursue his culinary and languages interests. Ramiro, as he prefers to be named, accepted an opportunity to work at Cafe Rouge in Cambridge, England. While working at Cafe Rouge for (3) years, the chain restaurant offered him formal training in Paris, France, where the chain restaurant is based from. During this time, his development and preparation of Italian and French cuisine had emerged. In 1988, The Ark Restaurant recognized his skills and emerged as one of its chefs. After (8) years, Ramiro decided to be with his family — in Long Island, New York.

After working as the principal chef in establishments throughout Long Island including Benny's Ristornate in Westbury and Cafe Picasso in Williston Park, Ramiro decided to make his opportunities and passion come to fruition.

In May of 2002, La Finca Restaurant in Hicksville was established.

La Finca Restaurant has been in open since then and proudly serving Colombian food to all of the communities here in Long Island.

Principal Cathedral /
Iglesia Principal
Santuario


Arc of the Entrance, Monument of the Virgin Mary/
Arco de Entrada
El Monumento a la Virgen del Carmen
Santuario