Bengaluru:
What started as late-night shifts flipping burgers and packing burritos in London has transformed into one of Bengaluru’s most talked-about cafés. Eshwar and Priya, two young friends far from home, have turned their dream of authentic Mexican street food into reality with Los Tacos.
A dream sparked abroad
During their time in London, Eshwar worked long hours at McDonald’s while Priya managed a small Mexican eatery. Amid homesickness and exhaustion, the two often joked about opening their own café in India. Priya recalled customers raving about the food, and Eshwar would quip, “Imagine if we had our own place back home.” What began as casual conversation slowly evolved into a concrete dream.
Overcoming scepticism and challenges
Upon returning to India, their vision faced doubt. Families worried, friends advised finding “real jobs,” and they were told they were too young and inexperienced. Yet, determined to try just once, the duo scouted locations, driving 60 km daily until they secured a space. In a remarkable feat, they set up the café in just seven days, naming it Los Tacos.
Reality, however, was harsher than expected. Staff quit midway, heavy rains blocked access to the café, and unpaid bills piled up. On many nights, Eshwar and Priya went hungry to ensure their team was fed. Priya would remind herself, “If we could survive London, we could survive this.”
From zero to hundreds
Six months later, their perseverance paid off. On Los Tacos’ official launch day, over 2,000 people arrived to try the food. Word spread quickly, and today, the café employs more than 15 people and serves hundreds of customers daily. True to its roots, Los Tacos sources ingredients directly from Mexico and maintains high standards of care for staff, including delivery drivers.
Inspiring the next generation
Beyond business success, Eshwar and Priya mentor young dreamers who seek guidance. Their journey—from 60 km daily drives, seven-day café setup, and overcoming scepticism—demonstrates that vision, persistence, and simple acts of care can turn small ideas into thriving ventures.
Priya sums it up: “Everyone came back from London with souvenirs. We came back with a dream, and dreams don’t need permission to come true.”