FridayJune 5, 2026

Every dish tells a story

Coya’s Cafe starts new chapter with move to new site
By: Dave Thompson|June 5, 2026
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    • Blanca Moran, owner of Coya’s Cafe Mexican Grill in Moline, gets a hug from a young customer during the opening day of Coya’s at its new location on Saturday, May 16. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON

    The newly updated Coya’s Cafe Mexican Grill in Moline isn’t just serving up tasty dishes; it’s serving “food with love,” according to community leaders.

    That food with love is now being made as Coya’s starts a new chapter in its business history. The Mexican restaurant, which operated in a small building on Fourth Avenue for nearly…

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