La Mesa man goes from restaurant worker to owner

A La Mesa man says he’s living the American dream after becoming the owner of a restaurant he worked at for nearly two decades.

[@juanmorales-pl3qe]

Thank you all for your support! Me and my wife we are so happy for this huge opportunity. Thanks also to Mario, Patty and Ernie for all the help and support!

[@ruelpile]

This is such a great American story! I love it. Hard work does pay off.

[@blkmacster]

Props my man, I'm coming out to visit and support you.

[@gingermoon88]

Congratulations Juan !!...Wishing you much Success!!

[@ll4680]

This makes me happy

[@anotherplottwist]

Good exposure, I'd love to go check it out sometime. 😁

[@SV_1904]

Good for him 👏

[@plutoplatters]

This will always be that "Swedish" restaurant in my head !!!

[@allanpeterson3358]

Congrats to him !

[@raulledesma4213]

A million to Juan👍

[@stevenmorris2293]

Been going there since the 90’s. Great food . Always great service.
Congratulations Juan 👍

[@pamparker4047]

I’m so happy for him ❤❤❤

[@scottthomas200]

only in america . congrats . hard work pays off .

[@shadytimezproductions]

It happens everywhere son

[@juanmorales-pl3qe]

Thank u

[@bjamin0075]

Good place for good Mexican Food 👍🏻

[@iliketurtles4761]

God bless those original owners frfr 💯🙏🙌🏽 lord have mercy on Mario’s de la Mesa and their employees

[@memozepeda9094]

Best place in La Mesa!

[@kuriaki71]

Awesome

[@nvrgiveup]

Now that’s the American dream. Gonna try this place soon!

[@619KingPoker]

The owner is nice and staff 🎉 food is the best in La mesa

[@frans.8036]

Great chilaquiles!

[@shadytimezproductions]

🍾🍾🍾🍾

[@pattty008]

I live in La Mesa. Can someone give me an address and hours of operation, please? I'm really surprised its not listed in the write up here.

[@juanmorales-pl3qe]

8425 la mesa blvd la mesa ca 91942

[@juanmorales-pl3qe]

Thank you

[@pattty008]

Thanks Juan. Im feeling hungry already.

[@plutoplatters]

also....... could not ask for a better setting

[@slimbark4778]

Looks good