About our Restaurant
When people taste our food, they taste more than flavor — they taste our story. Antojitos BoriNic was born from love, faith, and pure hustle. We're José and Neysil Mendez — two high school sweethearts who came to Houston chasing a dream much bigger than ourselves. We didn't have investors, fancy kitchens, or perfect timing. What we had was a vision, our kids watching, and a belief that God doesn't give you dreams He won't help you build. We started in a food truck in March 2020 — right when COVID hit. Everyone said we were crazy, but we believed that even in the hardest times, something beautiful could grow. Day after day, we cooked, prayed, and pushed forward — rain, heat, and tears included. And little by little, people started finding us. In 2020, we got the chance to compete on **Food Truck Face Off** on the Cooking Channel, a moment that reminded us why we never quit: because our story isn't just ours — it's for every person chasing something bigger than fear. Now, we stand inside our own restaurant, serving the same dishes that built us — Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan classics made from scratch, filled with soul, and served with love. Every mofongo, every fritanga, and every dish s is a piece of our home and our heart. Antojitos BoriNic isn't just about food. It's about family — our kids, who inspired us to keep going; our community, who believes in us; and every customer who walks through our doors and becomes part of the story. We built this with faith, sacrifice, and love — and every plate we serve is a reminder that with God, hard work, and heart, anything is possible. Welcome to Antojitos BoriNic. Welcome to our family.
