The Founder
In 1955, Larry Forehand opened Monterey’s Little Mexico in Houston, Texas, with a simple vision, to serve delicious Mexican food, welcome guests like family, and create a neighborhood restaurant where people could gather and feel at home.
A Passion for Hospitality
Meet the Man Behind the Vision.
Long before his leadership became part of Monterey’s story, Larry built his career from the ground up in the restaurant business. Working his way through the industry gave him a firsthand understanding of what makes a restaurant more than just a place to eat, great food, genuine hospitality, and people who care about their guests.
That experience shaped the values he carried throughout his career: a belief in welcoming service, quality food, and creating spaces where families feel at home. Those same values are reflected in Monterey’s Little Mexico today.
The Heart Behind Monterey’s
Built Around People
The heart of Larry's vision was never simply about serving a plate of food. It was about creating a place where people could sit down, enjoy a great meal, share a few laughs, and feel at home.
That simple philosophy became part of the Monterey’s Little Mexico experience and helped shape the brand for generations. More than seven decades later, that original vision continues to influence the way Monterey’s serves its guests and communities today.
A Legacy That Lives On
From its beginnings in 1955 to five Monterey’s Little Mexico locations today, that original vision has given generations of guests a place to gather, share a meal, and enjoy the familiar favorites they love.
