Born in Honduras, I moved to Mandeville when I was 9 years old. Over the 44 years I’ve lived here, I graduated from Mandeville high and attended college at Southeastern University. My sister, Egla, and I began in the restaurant business in 1984 but together opened up George’s Mexican Restaurant in the year 2000. Over the last 23 years, our customers turned into friends and family and we have received so much love and support from the community.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I have been married to my wife, Cheryl, for 33 years. She was 17 and I was 20. We have 4 kids together.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I love that my restaurant has become a place for people to relax and seeing their faces of happiness is the best part!
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Trey Yuen, Nuvolar’s, The Dakota Restaurant
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
44 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
The Wong Family
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Movie- Godfather; TV Show- Three’s Company
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Be true to yourself, and always love yourself!
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Trey Yuen- I’ve known the Wong family for over 30 years and not only are they a big part of the community, they have become family. My siblings and I first began working there. Like myself, they are a family owned business with a great work ethic!
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Mark Reimonenq & Brad Butler at Chimes because they are my best friends and it is always a great atmosphere with them!
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Our school system, the teachers go above and beyond, and Pelican Park.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Retired and fishing on the lake
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
Gardening
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Sports
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My mother and my wife
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Mom, stress free, comfort
