Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Jose's is in business since 1982, but I took over in 2002, thus, under new management is 12 year ---
What is your primary product or service?
Authentic Mexican Food
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I grow up in Mexico my first 15 year of my life with my parents and learned the hard how to cook with my mother
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
85 percent of our receipts are from my mother's kitchen
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Two: Jose's in Cambridge, Viva Mexican Grill in Wayland
Provide detailed directions to your location
131 Sherman St, Cambrige MA 02140
What type of payments do you accept?
All Mayor Credit Cards
Which areas do you service?
North Cambridge, Catering order anywhere
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Tello Olascuaga (Night time Manager), Sandra Menjivar (Daytime Manager), Julia Smith (General Manager), and Carlos Mendez (onwer)
What are your hours of operation?
11 and to 10 pm Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 11pm Friday and Saturday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
This is the best Mexican food in all New England
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what can you do for your country." President JFK