Our Story

The Journey of Holy Taco

It all began with Pablo and Yoga, a food-loving couple and the driving force behind Holy Taco. With over 17 years of experience in the food industry, Pablo and Yoga's journey towards a plant-based lifestyle started with love. Yoga, a vegetarian from birth, played a big part in shaping the couple's love for plant-based food.

Before moving to Australia, the couple ran a successful tamales business in Mexico, a popular classic breakfast meal deeply rooted in Mexican culture. Two years into running the Tamales business, Pablo and Yoga opened a vegetarian cafe called 'Natural Cafe'. This new adventure made their commitment to delicious and healthy plant-based meals even stronger.

Before starting their businesses, Pablo saw firsthand the shocking use of additives and cost-cutting measures in the food industry, which sparked his desire to create something different – a place where good food and quality ingredients came first. This passion led to the creation of Holy Taco.

Holy Taco's journey started three years ago at the Eumundi Markets, where the response was overwhelmingly positive. The invitation to participate in the Vegan Markets encouraged Pablo and Yoga to expand Holy Taco's presence to other markets, including Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.

Drawing from their experiences, Pablo crafted the first taco he made in Australia – the Caloundra Taco, named in honor of its birthplace. Dedicated to sourcing the best ingredients, Pablo drives three hours every week to ensure the quality of the food served at Holy Taco.

This commitment to excellence extends to the team behind Holy Taco. The first team members were local juniors from Caloundra, who received training and support to build lifelong skills and secure jobs throughout their school and university years. With an emphasis on retention and a nurturing work environment, the Holy Taco team grew into a tight-knit family.

One of our talented chefs even traveled all the way from Mexico, having previously worked with Pablo and Yoga in the tamale business. This dedication and connection to authentic Mexican cuisine are what make Holy Taco a truly unique and special dining experience for everyone who comes to enjoy our delicious tacos.