Brno Gs

Ep.9 - He Got Robbed 4 Times… Then Built a Restaurant From Nothing

Brno Gs Season 1 Episode 9

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Alejandro Roja Perez, co-owner and head chef of Ilegal Mexican restaurant in Brno, shares his journey from Mexico to the Czech Republic and the challenges of building an authentic restaurant from scratch.

From being robbed multiple times in Mexico to working as a head chef in Brno and eventually starting his own concept, this episode dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, food culture, and staying authentic in a foreign country.

If you're interested in:

  • Starting a restaurant
  • Moving abroad
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Or authentic Mexican cuisine

This episode is for you.

This was Brno Gs — a platform for creatives who don’t just create, but build.

We sit down with founders, artists, chefs, and operators shaping culture and turning ideas into something real.

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