The Serrano Family
It all started in 1979 when Ernie and Eva Serrano were working in the family business, Serrano's Clothing Store, in downtown Chandler. The Serrano
family had several clothing stores dating back to 1919, making Serrano's the oldest, continuous family owned business in Chandler. Using the same
Serrano's logo as their clothing stores, Ernie and Eva opened their first restaurant in 1979 just behind the clothing store in downtown Chandler. Shortly
after, they decided to close their last clothing store and put all their efforts into the restaurant business. Their efforts were prosperous, and a few years
later their son, Ric, joined the Company and opened their second location in Tempe. Today, the Serrano family owns and operates 8 restaurants with 7
Mexican food locations in the Southeast area and Brunchie's, a breakfast and lunch restaurant in downtown Chandler. Along with Ernie and Eva, six of
their eight children are involved in the restaurants:
Ric Serrano President / CEO
Theresa Serrano-Keel Executive Vice President / Director Human Resources
Ernie Serrano, Jr. Vice President Restaurant Operations
Billy Serrano Vice President Restaurant Operations
Stephanie Serrano Vice President Research & Development
Lorraine Serrano Vice President Kitchen Operations
141 S. Arizona Ave. in the 1920's. The Serranos opened their first restaurant at this location half a century
later. Albert Serrano, front row, second from right.
Owned and operated by the Serrano Family since 1979