Journey about passion, perseverance, & the pursuit of authentic flavor.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN?

"I build it himself!" - said the Founder!

A native of Mexico and Silicon Valley engineer, Frank missed the bold, authentic flavors of home. In 2005, he launched El Paisa, a taco truck that quickly won hearts with handmade tortillas and fresh-grilled carne asada. Lines wrapped around the block, and one truck soon became four.

From El Paisa Taqueria to Araujo’s Mexican Grill

FROM TRUCK TO TAQUERIA...

By 2008, Araujo’s Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in San Jose and the community hasn’t stopped coming back. From late-night foodie hangouts to family meals, our kitchens have stayed true to their taco truck roots: real Mexican flavors, made from scratch, with the freshest ingredients.

From El Paisa Taqueria to Araujo’s Mexican Grill
Background

From a craving to a community favorite, Araujo’s journey is all about passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of authentic flavor. What began with one taco truck has grown into a San Jose staple loved across the Bay Area.

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Journey about passion, perseverance, & the pursuit of authentic flavor.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN?

"I build it himself!" - said the Founder!

A native of Mexico and Silicon Valley engineer, Frank missed the bold, authentic flavors of home. In 2005, he launched El Paisa, a taco truck that quickly won hearts with handmade tortillas and fresh-grilled carne asada. Lines wrapped around the block, and one truck soon became four.

From El Paisa Taqueria to Araujo’s Mexican Grill

FROM TRUCK TO TAQUERIA...

By 2008, Araujo’s Mexican Grill opened its first restaurant in San Jose and the community hasn’t stopped coming back. From late-night foodie hangouts to family meals, our kitchens have stayed true to their taco truck roots: real Mexican flavors, made from scratch, with the freshest ingredients.

From El Paisa Taqueria to Araujo’s Mexican Grill
Background

From a craving to a community favorite, Araujo’s journey is all about passion, perseverance, and the pursuit of authentic flavor. What began with one taco truck has grown into a San Jose staple loved across the Bay Area.