Bringing fresh Mexican quick-serve to Canadians.
Before the first Quesada opened in 2004, it was rare for Mexican fast food restaurants to serve food made with fresh ingredients in Canada. When Quesada founder, Steve Gill, worked as a software developer in Denver, he fell in love with the many Mexican fast-food joints that used fresh, wholesome ingredients. He was blown away by how much better the food tasted than the generic, bland menu items he was used to from the Mexican fast food chains in Canada.
When Gill returned to Canada, he had a big goal: to bring a little of his Denver taste experience to Canada by launching an innovative quick-serve restaurant serving fresh Mexican cuisine.
Fast forward to today; Quesada has over 100 locations across the country, and it is the fastest growing Mexican franchise in Canada. Each restaurant still has a significant focus on using fresh and wholesome ingredients. Hand-mashed guacamole and house-made salsa takes hours of chopping, roasting, and blending. Doing it right takes time, but Gill insists that he wouldn't have it any other way.
Although Quesada has a recipe for success, Gill and his team are always challenging themselves to further improve. They are continually developing new menu items, such as jackfruit tacos, or slow-cooked ancho pork. They have even challenged how they were cooking their proteins, seeing if there was a healthier, more efficient way. That's when Gill learned about RATIONAL.
“The RATIONAL has really enabled us get more innovative with our menu.”
Steve Gill, Found & Owner.
The RATIONAL Solution.
Quesada put a significant focus on innovating the equipment they use to help improve, not only the overall quality items but also, the complete nutrition of their menu. They have been removing high-speed oven technology from their locations and upgrading to the RATIONAL SelfCookingCenter® combi ovens. RATIONAL technology enables Quesada to heat their food products quickly, preserving the nutrients in the food. The food items served are now much tastier and nutritious, without increasing the cooking time.
Founder, Steve Gill shares, “The RATIONAL can cook just as fast as our old high-speed ovens, but the foods taste much better. We can also cook different items at the same time, which was never possible before.”
Quesada enjoys the increased efficiency offered by the RATIONAL SelfCookingCenter®. “We love being able to slow cook our meats overnight, and of course, the staff loves that the unit cleans itself,” said Gill. “Plus, with the UltraVent, we were able to continue cooking in the front of the restaurant without having to worry about having hood ventilation.”
Customer benefit:
- Quesada is able to keep with demand by cooking just as fast as a high-speed oven, and the product is tastier and more nutritious
- The UltraVent XS enables the Quesada team to use the SelfCookingCenter as a counter-top solution in the front of their restaurants
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