ABOUT US: OUR STORY
Autentica Taqueria is a dream come true — a story of faith, gratitude, and flavor that began with the unexpected encounter of two strong, visionary women.
It all started when Alejandra Orrego, a Colombian mother of five, opened a small Peruvian restaurant. Faced with the challenges of keeping it running, she decided to sell. That’s when fate led her to Alejandra Sandoval, a passionate entrepreneur from Nicaragua with deep love for Mexican culture and a dream to build a family-owned business alongside her husband, Chef José Sandoval from Jalisco, Mexico.
What began as a business deal turned into a genuine friendship, and eventually into a powerful partnership built on shared values: family, faith, hard work, and a deep love for authentic food.
Together, they gave life to Autentica Taqueria, an artisanal taqueria in Kendall that brings a piece of Mexico to the heart of Miami. From our handmade tortillas to traditional dishes like birria, cochinita pibil, tacos al pastor, pozole, and aguas frescas — every recipe is made with love, respect for tradition, and a passion for flavor.
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Today, with hearts full of gratitude, we celebrate how far we’ve come:
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A place where cultures are united through flavor.
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A woman-led, Hispanic-owned, family-run restaurant.
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A business that keeps growing thanks to God, our loyal
customers, and the daily effort of our incredible team.
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At Autentica Taqueria, every guest becomes part of our story. Every plate served is our way of saying:
Thank you for trusting us. Thank you for letting us bring a little taste of Mexico to your table.