Rooted in Tradition
We started Mesocano to honor the foods that shaped us: warm tortillas, real heirloom wheat, and the unmistakable flavor of clean, traditional cooking. No seed oils, no fillers — just the ingredients our families trusted.
Every tortilla we make carries the same intention: preserve the past, respect the craft, and bring those traditions forward in a way that feels fresh, proud, and true.
THE PROCESS
We make our tortillas in small batches using simple, familiar ingredients. Every step — from mixing to cooking to packing — happens in-house, so nothing gets rushed and nothing gets hidden. It’s slower, more hands-on, and exactly how we want it.
And yes — being surrounded by fresh tortillas all day means we’re always a little hungry.
MEET The Team
Jesse Mondragon
Co-Founder
Born and raised in East Austin, Jesse grew up surrounded by family, food, and the kind of meals that didn’t need explaining. Mesocano came from a simple idea: make tortillas the way his family always had — with real ingredients, no shortcuts, and a lot of intention.
Somewhere along the way, that idea turned into a business. The goal stayed the same.
Favorite NBA Team: San Antonio Spurs
Favorite Part of Austin: Driving down Congress Avenue at night.
Michael Mondragon
Co-Founder
I’m the creative side of Mesocano — design, branding, and making sure everything looks as good as it tastes. As the younger Mondragon (and arguably the better-looking one), I help bring my dad’s recipes from our family kitchen to people’s tables.
Seeing something so personal turn into a real brand is still wild to me — and still the reason we’re doing this.
Favorite Childhood Memory: Playing Xbox with my brother… even though he definitely unplugged my controller and pretended I was winning.
Favorite Movie: The Batman.
Robert Silva
Co-Founder
I’m from El Paso and handle the numbers at Mesocano—making sure we grow the right way and don’t blow the budget on tacos (no promises).
I studied Civil Engineering at UT Austin and earned my MBA from UT Arlington. I met Jesse and Michael almost ten years ago, and we’ve been close ever since.
I love traveling, exploring new cities, and eating my way through them.
Favorite Place I’ve Traveled: New York City — unbeatable food scene, and incredible architecture everywhere you look.
Jocelyn Mercado
Kitchen Operations Manager
Self-described as “the most boring person,” Jocelyn actually spends her time exploring art and design, listening to anime soundtracks and K-Pop, and dreaming up her next adventure. One day, she hopes to buy a motorcycle and take a road trip from the U.S. to South America.
Favorite Food: Asian food — especially when trying new spots around Austin with her family.
