Chef Adolfo Perez has been cooking for more than 30 years, and studied at the Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute in Pasadena. Before owning and operating Cilantro Mexican Grill in North Hollywood, CA, he spent years working in the kitchens of high-volume establishments such as Hamburger Hamlet and The Cheesecake Factory. When Chef Adolfo finally set out to open his own restaurant, he had the opportunity to take on an unconventional space – a kitchen tucked inside a gas station convenience store. Initially, he assumed a limited menu including egg sandwiches, muffins and other grab-and-go options. However, in short order, he would take inspiration from his native Mexico and transform this humble operation into a neighborhood destination for breakfast, lunch and dinner – featuring a solid menu of burritos, “street style” tacos, bowls, tortas, salads and more.