Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessica Yanez.
Hi Jessica , we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
We’re a Family Owned Business
Our story begins with the encounter of two stranded immigrants who find themselves along the way by merging traditional techniques with modern cuisine. Chef Benedict Yanez and his wife Jessica Yanez migrated from El Salvador and Mexico in 1996, looking for a brighter future in Texas, learning along the way all the necessary skills for running a restaurant.
A Dream Fueled by Determination
Through opportunities given to him by wonderful people, he worked for over 24 years in different European and American restaurants building up the dream to create their own restaurant someday.
By 2013, with a baby girl on board, the Yanez family decided to follow their dreams by spending their life savings on a food truck.
Hard Work Betrays No One
The new business created new challenges as well, not excluding the global pandemic, reinforcing their fighting attitude towards life, as hard work betrays no one. No matter the dish, from a freshly made Mole to homemade tamales, chilaquiles and enchiladas ,focus on Birria we call Birria house were you can fine anything on Birria dishes like crazy our popular version of Birria pizza At our family-owned restaurant, we pride ourselves on serving fresh and delicious food,
We continue in this journey, facing new challenges every day. Even after enduring two years of ongoing street construction, by God’s grace, we persevere. We remain dedicated to serving our community and proud to support local students by providing them with part-time job opportunities.”
“None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our Arlington community. Our customers aren’t just clients; they have become part of the Los Chamacos family, cheering us on through every obstacle.”
“Today, we invite everyone to come visit us and taste the passion in our food—especially our famous Birria pizza and authentic homemade tamales. We are here to stay, ready to keep serving you with the same love we started with.”
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Hard Work Betrays No One
The new business created new challenges as well, not excluding the global pandemic, reinforcing their fighting attitude towards life, as hard work betrays no one. No matter the dish, from a freshly made Mole to homemade tamales, chilaquiles and enchiladas, Los Chamacos offers the best Mexican food in Arlington VA. At our family-owned restaurant, we pride ourselves on serving fresh and delicious food, always.
“…We continue in this journey, facing new challenges every day. Even after enduring two years of ongoing street construction, by God’s grace, we persevere. We remain dedicated to serving our community and proud to support local students by providing them with part-time job opportunities. None of this would be possible without the incredible support of our Arlington neighbors; you are part of the Los Chamacos family. We invite everyone to come visit us, try our famous Birria pizza, and share in this dream that is just getting started.”
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
At Los Chamacos Mexican Restaurant, we specialize in bringing the authentic, vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to our community, proudly earning our reputation as the “Casa de la Birria.” We are widely known for our famous Birria pizza, traditional homemade tamales, and a menu that honors deep-rooted family recipes. Every single day, our salsas are crafted from scratch using the freshest ingredients to capture that true homemade taste. The same care goes into our traditional mole—a rich, perfectly balanced blend of sweet and spicy flavors that we slow-cook for up to three hours.
What we are most proud of is our resilience and our dedication to the community. Even after enduring over two years of challenging street construction right outside our doors, our passion never wavered. We persevered by God’s grace, keeping our doors open to serve our neighbors and continuing to support local students by providing them with meaningful part-time employment.
What truly sets us apart is this unbreakable bond with our customers. At Los Chamacos, people don’t just come for a meal; they become part of our family. We combine authentic flavor, hard work, and a welcoming heart to create a place where the community always feels at home.
Any big plans?
Right now, our main focus is on overcoming these current obstacles and continuing to create meaningful job opportunities for our community. Having survived both a global pandemic and two intense years of street construction, we know we are resilient. We truly believe that if we could get through all of that, the future for Los Chamacos is incredibly bright. We are excited to keep growing, serving our neighbors, and building a strong tomorrow.
Pricing:
- $3.50 Homemade Tamales
- Average meal per person $15 to $25
- Famous Birria Pizza $29.90
- Molcajete fro 2 $55.00
Contact Info:
- Website: https://loschamacosdmv.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loschamacosarlingtonva/?hl=es
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LosChamacosArlington/?locale=es_LA
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2bgGFuV9BE
- Yelp: https://share.google/ZNeFtBbfrLMovVVCG
