Jorge Cueva’s life story could easily be the plot of a movie. At just the age of 18, Jorge, better known as Mr. Tempo, came to the U.S. illegally from Mexico. Not knowing any English, he was only able to find a job, dishwashing for a local restaurant. That was some 20 plus years ago, now Jorge Cueva heads a diverse restaurant company that plans to have 9 locations by the end of 2020.
His unique approach to culinary arts has allowed his restaurant empire to expand quickly. After working his way up the restaurant ladder, he’s been in every position giving Jorge the knowledge and skills to run his restaurants efficiently and effectively. Despite the learning curve while picking up English, Jorge went to college, earning a degree in hotel-restaurant management. After graduation he opened his first restaurant in 1997 called Mucho Loco. He sold it two years later and moved to Los Angeles.
Jorge is a model of the American Dream. Despite coming to the U.S. with nothing going for him, he has made a name for himself in such a challenging industry. When we asked him about his success and what it feels like to have come so far, he said, “The possibilities of creating anything you want are endless. Everything you dream, think or imagine you can achieve. Limits only exist in your mind. No one can stop you, you are the creator of your reality and your destiny.”
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