About
Jalisco, Mexico seems far away to many. But thanks to Esaul Rodriguez, owner of Puerto Vallarta's, it can be found in Connecticut, U.S.A. Esaul came from a large farming family in a small but beautiful Mexican village-Union de Tula, in the state of Jalisco. Farming and ranching were among the only ways to make a living. Esaul wanted more. At 16 years old, speaking no English and with just six dollars in his pocket, he went to Seattle to work in his uncle's Mexican restaurant. He learned fast. Worked hard. And grew the skills necessary to be successful. He moved up from bus boy, to waiter, to cook-managing people, schedules, products, vendors, budgets, banks and brand-authentic Mexican...