We had the good fortune of connecting with Jose Garzón and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jose, where are your from? We’d love to hear about how your background has played a role in who you are today?
I was born in the coast of Ecuador. I was there until age 18. My childhood and my heritage have a HUGE influence on my current menus. GARZON LATINX STREET FOOD’s concept is based in drinking food and snacks from Latin America. Food I grew up eating in the streets of my country and in my travels as a touring musician for over 10 years. Everything I learned in the music business I also apply to my businesses now. For me, it’s been a long and beautiful process and it’s all connected.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
It’s not supposed to be easy. I opened my business months before the pandemic. We struggle and then we thrived. The restaurant business was hard pre-pandemic but during and after, it became (almost) impossible to succeed. What made us “different” before is what made us succeed later. Caring about our people and putting them before profits. Sharing with our community and making them the center of attention. I don’t know how we got here but we’re here to stay!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Seattle is a great place to visit! It really depends on the weather aka what time of the year you’re here.

Visiting my favorite places to eat, most deff Pho, Thai food, Hawaiian food etc… walking around Pike Place Market, The Space Needle, visiting some speakeasies at night and maybe hitting the MOPOP (museum of pop culture) too!

There’s so many fun things to do here.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My family deserves this shoutout! My wife for being my main supporter. My kids for being my inspiration. My mamás Venus and Lola, all of my first memories of food come from them. My siblings too! and every open minded, adventurous eater in the PNW that has given us a chance. Thank you.

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