Serving Up Stories That Inspire
Casa Azul Mexican Kitchen, North Carolina
Angel Zaragoza
From a young age, Angel Zaragoza dreamed of building a legacy of high-end Mexican restaurants — something that would reflect his culture, his roots in Guanajuato, and above all, his personality.
Santi’s Mexican Grill and Sports Bar & El Santi’s Mexican Restaurant
Jorge Alvarez
Committed to sharing the true flavors of Mexico, Jorge has built his establishments around authentic Mexican cuisine, honoring traditions and recipes that shaped his upbringing.
Toro Mexican Grill, Bravo’s Mexican Grill, and Toro Mexican Grill – White Pine
Jose Bravo
Jose has opened several restaurants, trusting in Performance products and services to help grow his business. He owns El Toro Mexican Grill at the College Square Mall and Bravo’s Mexican Grill in Morristown as well as Toro Mexican Grill in White Pine.
Papa’s & Beer Mexican Restaurant, Asheville, North Carolina
Victor Huerta
Years ago, Victor and his family got their start in the industry, opening their first restaurant in Los Angeles. Then, 24 years ago, they opened their first location in Hendersonville, N.C.
Padrino’s Cuban Restaurant
Mario Padrino and Family
Padrino’s is a third-generation, family-owned Cuban restaurant where tradition meets innovation.
Monarca Restaurants Group
Andres and Jose Aguirre, and Uncle Jose Luis Guzman
Monarca Restaurants is a family-owned restaurant group proudly serving authentic Mexican cuisine across Wisconsin with three locations: Taqueria Monarca in Marshfield, Taqueria Monarca in Onalaska, and Monarca Mexican Bar & Grill in Marinette.
El Ranchito, Arlington & Dallas, TX
Oscar and Laura Sanchez
Today, El Ranchito is known for its authentic Mexican food, freshly made tortillas, and festive atmosphere, where mariachi music can be enjoyed daily.
Casa Tio’s Mexican Cuisine, Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Rocha Bautista Group
Located in the heart of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Casa Tio's is a family-owned Mexican restaurant dedicated to sharing authentic Mexican cuisine and hospitality with the Middle Tennessee community.
Café Locale, Attleboro, Mass., Bistro Locale, Lincoln, R.I.
Rocio Hernandez
With more than 20 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industry, Rocio Hernandez has built her career around a passion for exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and community connection.
Trópico, Minneapolis, MN.
Eimy Moraru, Marcela Ruiz & William Mejia
Trópico is a little piece of Colombia in the heart of Minneapolis. We were born from a dream of sharing our culture through its flavors, colors, and the warmth that defines us as Latinos.
Fiesta Mexican Grill/The Taco Shop
Angel and Elena Ruelas
Angel and Elena Ruelas are the owners of seven restaurants throughout Minnesota, and they have plans for opening three additional locations over the next year.
The Bandoleros Group
Elmer Melendez
Delmy Melendez and Elmer Melendez are the owners of four central Massachusetts restaurants: Dario’s and Tacos Tequila in Fitchburg and two outposts of Bandoleros in Devens and Concord.
Mexico Tipico
German Guzman
A talented and hard-working man from Jalisco, Mexico, German Guzman arrived in the United States at the age of 15 in search of a better future for himself and his family.
Buenatarde
Henry Avila
The story of Buenatarde began over a decade ago when owner Henry Avila was working at a Mexican restaurant in Cranberry, Pa., alongside Rebecca Mehalic and Brian Magaritz, both Pittsburgh natives.
Las Palmas
Javier Ibarra
Javier and Vicente Ibarra, two brothers from La Piedad de Cabadas, Michoacan, Mexico, created the concept of Las Palmas.
La Cruderia
Jorge and Norma Loredo
At La Cruderia, they honor the authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine, celebrating the culinary traditions from the many regions, small towns, and hidden corners of Mexico.
Zamoras’ Restaurant
Jorge Zamora
In the years before North McAllen, Texas was incorporated, the Zamora family was there — serving food and other items to the folks building out the surrounding area.
Don José
Luis Muñoz, Jimmy Alvarado, Tony Ayala, and Lupita Oñate
Don José, a family-owned and operated restaurant in Florence, S.C., first opened its doors in 1993.
Casa Oaxaca
Marco & Raquel Zavala
In May 2019, Marco and his wife Raquel made their dreams come true by opening Casa Oaxaca, a down-to-earth restaurant.
Mi Ranchito
Rulber De la Torre
Rulber de la Torre was born the last of 12 brothers and sisters on a small ranch in Mexico.
Azul Tequila Bar & Grill & More
Sergio Rodriquez and Oswaldo Guzman
Sergio Rodriquez and Oswaldo Guzman are the owners and operators of eight locations, with a ninth coming soon to Mequon, Wis.
Tlaquepaque Mexican Restaurant
The Tlaquepaque Family
Tlaquepaque is a restaurant located in Clairsville, Ohio — run with dedication by Jose and the rest of the Tlaquepaque family. The name comes from Guadalajara, Mexico.
Rio Chico
Salazar-Rodriguez Family
The Salazar-Rodriguez family comes from a humble, small town called Unión de Tula, in the surrounding area of Guadalajara, Jalisco.
La Plaza Fiesta
Krystal and Daniel Hernandez
Visitors from all over the state are drawn to La Plaza Fiesta for its exceptional food and vibrant atmosphere.
Cadinho Bakery & Café
Maria Alejandra Rivera
Maria co-owns Cadinho Bakery & Café in the McKinley Park neighborhood of Chicago with her husband and front-of-house manager Eric Carlson.
El Rosal Tortilleria
Daniel and Sarah Duran
Nestled in the heart of Reno, Nevada, El Rosal Tortilleria has been a cherished part of the community since 1992.
La Vickyna Latin Fusion
Victoria McDermott
Victoria McDermott, proudly hailing from Sinaloa, Mexico, is the dynamic owner of La Vickyna Latin Fusion in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
550 Pizzeria, Laredo, TX.
Janet Duran
Janet is a successful pizzaiola, serving her beloved, specialty pizzas with an American/Mexican flair.
Arandas Mexican Grill, Delavan, WI.
Jesus and Juan Leon
The Leon brothers are the owners and general managers of this amazing taqueria.
Corazon de Mexico, Fort Oglethorpe, GA.
Chef Adrian De la Torre
Corazon De Mexico was the regional winner of "Best of Georgia" by the Georgia Business Journal in 2021.
La Casa Del Sol
Mr. Constancio Izaguirre Martinez
Born in Tampico, Mexico in 1939, "Mr. C" at over 80 years old today, he is still very active in the daily operations at his restaurants.
Macho Taco Bar, Foley, AL.
Fermin Peralta Valerio
We love sharing our deep passion for authentic dishes, while also offering a unique and modern twist that appeals to a diverse audience.
NOgal Mexican Cuisine, Lake Charles, LA.
Raul Mendez
Raul Mendez and Manuel Arenas partnered up in 2023 to come up with the concept. They feel they have impacted the Hispanic community by bringing authentic food from Mexico.
Casa Ramos, Yreka, Calif.
Marco Ramos
Casa Ramos is an iconic nine-unit chain that has been serving the northern California market for more than 30 years.