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.

[@ruelpile]

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

[@gingermoon88]

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

[@blkmacster]

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

[@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!

[@ll4680]

This makes me happy

[@anotherplottwist]

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

[@SV_1904]

Good for him 👏

[@memozepeda9094]

Best place in La Mesa!

[@allanpeterson3358]

Congrats to him !

[@plutoplatters]

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

[@raulledesma4213]

A million to Juan👍

[@bjamin0075]

Good place for good Mexican Food 👍🏻

[@scottthomas200]

only in america . congrats . hard work pays off .

[@shadytimezproductions]

It happens everywhere son

[@juanmorales-pl3qe]

Thank u

[@nvrgiveup]

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

[@iliketurtles4761]

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

[@frans.8036]

Great chilaquiles!

[@619KingPoker]

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

[@shadytimezproductions]

🍾🍾🍾🍾

[@slimbark4778]

Looks good

[@kuriaki71]

Awesome

[@plutoplatters]

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

[@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.