A dream come true, built by two women

It 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 a deep love for Mexican culture and a dream to build a family-owned business alongside her husband, Chef José Sandoval from Jalisco, México.

What began as a business deal turned into a genuine friendship, and eventually into a partnership built on shared values: family, faith, hard work, and a deep love for authentic food.

Together they gave life to Auténtica Taquería, 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.

What we celebrate today

• A place where cultures are united through flavor.
• A woman-led, Hispanic-owned, family-run restaurant.
• A business that keeps growing thanks to God, our loyal customers, and the daily effort of our incredible team.

At Auténtica Taquería, every guest becomes part of our story. Every plate we serve is our way of saying: thank you for trusting us, and thank you for letting us bring a little taste of Mexico to your table.