Daily Inspiration: Meet Serjio Rodrigues

Today we’d like to introduce you to Serjio Rodrigues.

Hi Serjio, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today.
I was born to a Denver family in the restaurant business. From the young age of 7, I began to help in the kitchen of the restaurant. While my cousins and friends were playing outside, I preferred helping in the kitchen. Through generations of recipes and experience, I learned the joys of cooking.

The preparation of a meal is an intensive and time-consuming process that is lost in today’s hectic schedules. However, it is from these experiences that my passion for cooking was born and now I would like to share my traditions with you and your family and friends.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It was a smooth road until I decided to open a brick and mortar in May 2019.

We were open less than a year and COVID hit. This strained the business. We were forced to close the doors in September 2020.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m the head chef of my Mexican food truck. Many people tell me I’m stuck in my success as I am there cooking anytime it is open. I feel me being present to greet my customers and ensure everyone is served promptly with food made from the heart is why I’ve been so successful.

We are most known for our breakfast burritos – they are very large and affordable. What sets me apart from other food trucks is probably my experience, friendliness, and customer base. I have been around the restaurant industry my whole life. I was operating a food truck way before they were popular.

How can people work with you, collaborate with you, or support you?
The best way to reach me is by email at lilyscocina@gmail.com. You can find us at the corner of Tejon & Bayaud Monday – Friday 6 am-2 pm.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.lilyscocina.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyscocina
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lilys.cocina