How It All Began

In 1987, Carlos Rodriguez, President and CEO of La Cazuela, found a need for a new style of Mexican restaurant. It would be a family Mexican restaurant with a very festive atmosphere. Along with an attractive environment, the food would be the freshest and best tasting every time. This service would also have to fit a family's budget. Most importantly, the overall focus would consistent performance, not gimmickry.

The first La Cazuela was not an instant success. However, Carlos believed strongly the values he established would eventually lead to success. He was right.

In less than five years, La Cazuela became known as "The Best Mexican Restaurant." By this time, Carlos opened a second and third location. La Cazuela became the place to go for "Best-Mex" food and fun.

La Cazuela serves as a neighborhood restaurant. There are thousands of customers that need their weekly dose of La Cazuela. We see many customers dining with us two or three times a week. Our customers are our neighbors.

Never straying from the original intention, never losing focus on consistent and affordable Mexican food and excellent service, the company has continued its steady rate of growth. We are committed to leading the way in the segment of casual Mexican dining. Year after year, La Cazuela meets the challenge.

What Does La Cazuela Mean?

For centuries, in all of Mexico, passed down from generation to generation, it is well-known that the best foods are cooked in cazuelas. A cazuela is a clay cooking bowl with a small handle on each side. Everywhere you hear the name of this cooking utensil, you automatically associate it with the best prepared food.