Mission & Vision:
The mission of Origen is to redefine Mexican cuisine in the Bay Area by opening a window to Oaxacan culture through hand-crafted, authentic food made with locally-sourced ingredients. At Origen, we don't just make good food -- we create experiences with recipes and traditions that have been passed down from generation to generation, and from our family to yours. Our vision is th
at everyone has a seat at our table, and that people from all over the world can experience and appreciate the unique flavors and traditions of our native Oaxaca. Business story:
Origen (pronounced Oh-ree-hen, meaning "origin" in Spanish) was inspired by Chef & Owner Rosa Martinez's childhood in a small town in Oaxaca. As a young girl, Rosa would cook and sell tamales in the town square with her mother, and the experience left her with a love for cooking her mother's recipes that has never left her. Since moving to the United States, Rosa has been on a nearly 30-year mission to share Oaxacan food and culture through her hearty mole, tamales, enchiladas, and other traditional plates. In 2016, she decided to make the leap and launch Origen to showcase Oaxacan flavors and food through events, catering, and a restaurant she plans to open in the Bay Area. Origen was born out of the belief that Oaxacan cusine in the Bay Area is underrepresented, and with an appreciation for tradition, family, and quality that gives Rosa's cooking that special sazón.
