Blasa Reyna and Misael Sierra with Herradero Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio Texas

Blasa and her husband Misael were born in San Luis Potosi. Blasa moved to the United States when she was nine years old and graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a bachelors in business administration. Blasa's mom had a restaurant in San Luis Potosi so she grew up in the tradition of the family restaurant.

For Blasa the American dream means the ability to work, do something with your life and provide employment for other people. “The American dream still exists nowadays but plenty of hard work is necessary” she says. “I am living the American dream, we came from Mexico and for our parents it was very important to have access to education, they brought us here in search of that.” She also mentions that the American dream has to do with leaving a better life to your kids than what your parents were able to provide you.

She is proud of offering jobs to younger generations in South San Antonio, the neighborhood where she grew up.

Blasa Reyna with her husband Misael Sierra at Herradero Mexican Restaurant in South San Antonio, Texas. November 4, 2014

Blasa Reyna with her husband Misael Sierra at Herradero Mexican Restaurant in South San Antonio, Texas. November 4, 2014