Name: Raul Mandujano

PRG Location: Centro Cocina Mexicana

Title: General Manager

Hometown: Born in Mexico City, but grew up in Fairfield, CA

How long have you worked at Centro? Since January 2009

Best part of working at Centro? I love how supportive the Paragary’s and corporate PRG team are. They encourage me to be creative and put my ideas into action.

First job ever: Picking grapes at a vineyard in St. Helena

What is your favorite food to eat? Everything. I love to try all types of food.

Favorite Centro dish: Asado de Puerco

Drink of choice: Scotch or Extra-Aged Tequila (Tequila Ocho or Herencia Mexicana)

If you could add any item to Centro’s menu, what would it be? Ceviche!

When not at work, you can find me…with my son, Abner.

What are your indulgences? Cuban cigars, cooking, reading books, and spending time with my son.

What is your favorite TV show? Kitchen Nightmares. I like seeing their different solutions to all types of restaurant problems.

Best PRG memory: Working my first Cinco de Mayo celebration at Centro.