About Us.
Once upon a time:
Santiago Hernandez set out to America from his homeland of Durango Mexico with a great ambition and the drive to have a successful life in his new home of Washington state, overtime working hard at his successful 30 years plus career in the restaurant industry, and a growing love and admiration for his new home in America, seeing the new and great opportunity’s that could await him. It was on his way home one day after working hard like he always does, Santiago had the thought of brining a small but meaningful part of his life in Durango to his new home, It was on this day Santiago decided with his great many years of Cooking expertise, and the knowledge of family traditions and recipes Casa Durango was born.
along with family and friends this unique little family restaurant would be a happy and special place for members of the Burien and surrounding communities to come and enjoy his passion for recreating a fond part of his past, and the tastes that made him fall in love with cooking, Santiago not only wanted to recreate the taste,, but the atmosphere and the feeling of family, so the community could know a piece of his heart is being brought to them every day in this meaningful little restaurant. To this vary day Santiago and his family run this location and strive to bring our community the best and most friendly dining experience possible, along with family and friends and the support of the community Casa Durango has survived both the economic turmoil of 2007 and 2008, and now thru the challenges of the Covid pandemic, Casa Durango has always had you the customers best interests and needs at heart, and we will continue to provide you with a family friendly safe dining experience, And food we hope you will love as much as we do,, Santiago the family and staff here at Casa Durango hope you the customer will always enjoy your experience with us, and hope you feel and taste the love and enjoyment we put into your experience in this little piece of our life to yours.
