Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Over 30 years.
What is your primary product or service?
Restaurant dining serving lunch and dinner daily, Happy Hour, and catering - serving groups of all sizes, on premise and catered.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
In 1988, Jim and Liz Baron had the opportunity to open the first Blue Mesa in Addison in what was then Sakowitz Village (now Village on the Parkway). Jim Baron had been an executive with a west coast restaurant company called El Torito. El Torito sold their Addison restaurant to the Barons and Jim and his wife, Liz, launched a new Southwestern concept, Blue Mesa Grill. The Barons have owned and operated the Blue Mesa restaurants since then.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Blue Mesa is Southwestern, which is particular to this area of the world. The restaurant has the ability to host large groups in the restaurant. Blue Mesa was recognized by The Dallas Business Journal as the largest restaurant caterer in north Texas. The Good Karma Guacamole program has donated over $243,000 to local charities. Blue Mesa is also known for its legendary Sunday brunch - still the best deal in town!
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The Barons' company owns 4 Blue Mesa Grills (all in the Metroplex), 2 TNT/Tacos and Tequilas (one in Dallas and one in Austin), and 5th & Carroll Events in Fort Worth.
Provide detailed directions to your location
14866 Montfort Drive. just south of Beltline Rd.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash and all major credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
All of the Metroplex.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The company is owned by Jim and Liz Baron. Duke Le is the general manager of the Addison location and runs daily operations with the Barons' supervision.
What are your hours of operation?
Mon-Fri: 11am – 10pm, Sat: 10am – 3am, Sun: 9am – 10pm (these hours are specific to the Addison location. See https://bluemesagrill.com/locations/ for all location hours.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
We had an awesome dining experience - the food was fresh and delicious and the staff was attentive and made us feel right at home!
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill
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