CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – A man who came to Iowa from Mexico to pursue an education found his future in the restaurant industry, and the Iowa Restaurant Association is honoring him with its American Dream Award.
Edgar Barrios owns two Hacienda Las Glorias locations in Cedar Rapids. He was recently recognized for his journey from immigrant to business owner.
Starting in an Iowa kitchen
When Barrios came to the United States, he had a dream.
“I wanted to go to college and I found out that it was really expensive,” Barrios said…