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Best Mexican Restaurant in Houston Started by an Undocumented

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Hugo Ortega entered the U.S. without inspection at the age of 17. He was issued a Temporary Resident (green) card in April of 1988 under IRCA. With the help of Tracy Vaught, he enrolled in the culinary arts program at Houston Community College. He graduated in 1992 and worked as chef and executive chef at Backstreet Café and Prego before opening Hugo’s in 2002. He has made two guest chef appearances at the James Beard House in New York City. Hugo’s is now rated the top Mexican restaurant in Houston.

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