History
Since 1989, the nonprofit Fenton Area Resource & Referral (FARR) has worked closely with local agencies to coordinate essential human services and assistance for area residents in need. In early 2014, FARR announced it was relocating its Mill Street office and closing an adjoining thrift store. The FARR Board asked if we might be interested in purchasing their building located near the Fenton post office. The idea of a neighborhood speakeasy was tossed about, and 113 1/2 Mill Street was re-purposed as The Relief & Resource Co. with the name intended as a respectful nod to the nonprofit that occupied the building for so long. Historically, a speakeasy would have had a cover business to disguise illicit alcohol sales during the Prohibition era of 1920 to 1933. Translating as 'the mole' or 'spy' in Spanish, El Topo seemed an appropriate cover for a secret speakeasy.
Specialties
El Topo serves traditional Latin American street food to-go with a fresh, creative menu from Executive Chef Jody Brunori of The Laundry. Service is primarily take-out with limited space for sit-down dining. Of particular interest is the vending machine located in the back hall of El Topo, epecially between the hours of 5:00 pm and midnight, Tuesday through Sunday. But you didn't hear that from us.