Today we’d like to introduce you to Robert Cuesta.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I grew up watching my immigrant grandmother and mother cooking their native Cuban and Spanish food in our kitchen. A few decades later I began working alongside my mom preparing all those delicious dishes from my childhood. Our passion for cooking led to the launch of Cuesta’s Fiestas in 2012 as a premier Cuban and Spanish food Catering Company offering a full menu of authentic Cuban and Spanish dishes.
In May of 2017 Cuesta’s Fiestas decided to take to the streets and launched the Empanada Dada food truck. It is based out of Lowell, MA and can be found at local farmer’s markets, fairs, festivals around Eastern MA and Southern NH. Our menu showcases a delectable variety of Empanadas, Cuban Sandwiches,
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
With any business there are bumps along the way. It takes time to figure out all of the nuances – finances, menus, and your target market. Having launched my catering business back in 2012 gave me a nice foundation so that when I decided to build the Empanada Dada food truck, I had a nice following of customers. I’ve really made it a priority to canvas Lowell as it’s my hope base. It is such a diverse city with so much opportunity so the truck does very well.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Empanada Dada – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
In May of 2017 Cuesta’s Fiestas decided to take to the streets and launched the Empanada Dada food truck. It is based out of Lowell, MA and can be found at local farmer’s markets, fairs, festivals around Eastern MA and Southern NH. Our menu showcases a delectable variety of Empanadas, Cuban Sandwiches
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
In the next 1 – 2 years I plan to build a bigger second truck and expand out and get into Boston and keep my currently smaller truck in the smaller markets.
Pricing:
- We have a very simple menu. I tend to have a variety of 6-9 empanadas at any given time. Customers can pick any 5 for $10
Contact Info:
- Website: cometodada.com
- Phone: 978-697-1621
- Email: bob@cuestasfiestas.com
- Instagram: empanadadada
- Facebook: empanadadada
- Twitter: empanadadada
- Yelp: empanadadada
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