Our Story

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I came to this country with a dream and not much else.

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I started from the bottom, working every station in the kitchen — long nights, early mornings, burning my hands, learning, grinding, perfecting my craft, and building every recipe from the heart. Nothing was handed to me — I earned every step.

 

Where I come from, “Don” isn’t just a name.

It’s a title of respect — for someone who has put in the work and earned their place.

 

And “Chido” means cool, bold, unforgettable — a word full of culture, flavor, and swagger where I grew up.

 

So Don Chido is more than a restaurant.

It’s my journey.

It’s my roots.

It’s a tribute to Latin soul, hard work, and corazón.

 

It’s proof that coming from humble beginnings doesn’t limit your future — it fuels it.

 

Welcome to Don Chido —

where every plate has a story,

and every guest is family.

 

Buen provecho.

 

— Chef Abner Alva