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Our History and Family

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A story that began in Cuba and continues today in Tampa.

Learn about our roots, our family, and the memories that gave life to Doña Alicia.

One of our waitresses at Doña Alicia restaurant in Havana.

One of our waitresses at Doña Alicia restaurant in Havana.

Some of the delivery drivers who were part of our delivery service in Havana.

Some of the delivery drivers who were part of our delivery service in Havana.

Our CEO, Yoendris, at his first restaurant in Havana, called Mango Habana, now known as Ricardón. In this photo, he is pictured with his brother, who worked as a bartender there at the time.

Our CEO, Yoendris, at his first restaurant in Havana, called Mango Habana, now known as Ricardón. In this photo, he is pictured with his brother, who worked as a bartender there at the time.

Our Chef Yuliel alongside Gustavo, one of the captains at the original Doña Alicia restaurant in Havana.

Our Chef Yuliel alongside Gustavo, one of the captains at the original Doña Alicia restaurant in Havana.

Our CEO alongside Ricardo Trujillo and Silvino, renowned Cuban wine and cigar experts.

Our CEO alongside Ricardo Trujillo and Silvino, renowned Cuban wine and cigar experts.

Alexander Delgado of Gente de Zona during a visit to our restaurant Mango Habana, now known as Ricardón.

Alexander Delgado of Gente de Zona during a visit to our restaurant Mango Habana, now known as Ricardón.

Our team of servers and chefs alongside a Cuban influencer.

Our team of servers and chefs alongside a Cuban influencer.

One of our food delivery drivers alongside one of our most loyal customers, Professor Calviño.

One of our food delivery drivers alongside one of our most loyal customers, Professor Calviño.

Our CEO and Chef at the opening of the first Doña Alicia restaurant in Cuba in 2017.

Our CEO and Chef at the opening of the first Doña Alicia restaurant in Cuba in 2017.

Our CEO and his grandfather, Morejón, always inseparable. In the background, Doña Alicia restaurant in Havana.

Our CEO and his grandfather, Morejón, always inseparable. In the background, Doña Alicia restaurant in Havana.

An actor from the Cuban film *Juan of the Dead* during a visit to our restaurant in Havana.

An actor from the Cuban film *Juan of the Dead* during a visit to our restaurant in Havana.

Almost the entire family. On the left, the family patriarch, Grandpa Morejón, as everyone knew him, surrounded by some of his children and grandchildren. This photo was taken during one of the anniversary celebrations of our Doña Alicia restaurant in Havana.

Almost the entire family. On the left, the family patriarch, Grandpa Morejón, as everyone knew him, surrounded by some of his children and grandchildren. This photo was taken during one of the anniversary celebrations of our Doña Alicia restaurant in Havana.

Our head chefs and cooks from our restaurants in Cuba at a culinary event.

Our head chefs and cooks from our restaurants in Cuba at a culinary event.

Diseño sin título (43)

Diseño sin título (43)

Diseño sin título (47)

Diseño sin título (47)

Our Chef Yuliel in Cuba with Yoel Romero, a renowned Cuban UFC fighter.

Our Chef Yuliel in Cuba with Yoel Romero, a renowned Cuban UFC fighter.

Grandma Alicia in her kitchen.

Grandma Alicia in her kitchen.

A street vendor in Havana. If you’re not Cuban, here’s a little context: *carretilleros* are traditional street vendors who sell root vegetables, fruits, and fresh produce from their carts.

A street vendor in Havana. If you’re not Cuban, here’s a little context: *carretilleros* are traditional street vendors who sell root vegetables, fruits, and fresh produce from their carts.

If you’re Cuban, you’ll probably remember these little bags of soy yogurt. Once they were empty, we would wash them and reuse them to store all kinds of things—food or otherwise.

If you’re Cuban, you’ll probably remember these little bags of soy yogurt. Once they were empty, we would wash them and reuse them to store all kinds of things—food or otherwise.

If you’re Cuban, you know. If not, here’s a little piece of our story: behind the refrigerator was often where we hung our school socks to dry so they would be ready for class the next day. In Cuba, clothes dryers were uncommon, and having several pairs of socks for the whole week was a luxury that few families could afford.

If you’re Cuban, you know. If not, here’s a little piece of our story: behind the refrigerator was often where we hung our school socks to dry so they would be ready for class the next day. In Cuba, clothes dryers were uncommon, and having several pairs of socks for the whole week was a luxury that few families could afford.

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