Gilberto Villaseñor II Bio

Join us for another savory episode of Inspira as our culinary adventure continues with Gilberto Villaseñor II and Juan Zaragoza from the renowned Birrieria Zaragoza. In this interview, they take us deeper into the exciting world of unconventional meats. Get ready to discover the robust flavors of menudo, the unique texture of stomach lining, the succulence of goat cheek, and the traditional taste of tripe.

In this episode of Inspira, meet Juan Serrato, President of Carolina Food Service, as he shares his journey of bridging cultures, industries and communities. Raised between the U.S. and Mexico, Juan brings cultural insight and business leadership to everything he does. His cross-industry path—from animal feed to restaurants to foodservice distribution—led him to helm Carolina Food Service in 2016, where he proudly supports Latino restaurants with tailored, culturally informed solutions. A former mayor of Degollado, Jalisco, Juan is also a dedicated…

Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V Supremo, talks to Alex Cabrera, owner of Lalo’s restaurant located on Maxwell Street, about the risks involved in opening a business. Cabrera also mentions how neighborhoods in the Chicago area have diversified and transformed over the years. Also, he notes the importance of having consistent, quality products.