Our Story

Our Story

Santos and Virginia Benitez met while working in restaurants in Houston, Texas in 1980 and married at the Harris County Courthouse in 1981. Santos worked in several Houston restaurants over his career, starting at Los Tios Mexican Restaurant on Beechnut, and Marco's, and Two Pesos in Bellaire and Hillcroft. Mom Virginia also worked at Two Pesos and El Patio on Westheimer in the 80s. (read more)

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Meet the family

The Benitezes are the living essence of la familia. The restaurant began with Carlos’ parents, and grew from there. Today, he runs the restaurant with his brothers and mom, with joy in his heart and a smile on his face.

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