Mayela De Anda was born and raised in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico. At the early age of 20, she immigrated to the United States in search of a better life for her family.  Upon her arrival to the U.S., and despite the inability to speak the English language, Mayela established a foundation within the food industry by cultivating her passion and drive for excellence, through hard work and determination.

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"Do not follow where the path may lead.  Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail".

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Starting off as a cook within the fast food industry, she worked long hours while continuing to raise her three children and pursuing a commitment to learn English. After several promotions, Mayela earned the distinction of becoming District Supervisor for a nationally renowned fast food chain.

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Building on those successes and continuing the pursuit of owning her own business, she made the decision to leave her position in 2006, and opened her first restaurant, BurriTaco, a Mexican food drive-in located in Odessa, Texas.  Nine years later, in January of 2015, after sustained growth and a wealth of experience gained with her first business venture, Mayela proudly opened her first full service restaurant, Mojitos Mexican Bar & Grill.