Juan Luis Herrera, with his wife, Macaria, and sons Daniel, 10; and Aaron, 5, pose for a family photo in front of their business, the well-known and often-busy Juan’s House of Tacos on Main Street in Thayne. From teaching English in Mexico and working in his father’s car parts yard in Monterrey, Juan has forged not only a lifetime of skills but also a reputation for honesty and integrity.
◆ ‘You have to accept responsibility even when you make a mistake’ — Juan Herrera
When Juan Herrera was in 4th grade in Houston, he was in class during a read-along when the teacher called on him. “The trick was the teacher would call on students to make sure we were paying attention,” he recalled.