Co-Founder & CEO
Steven Marks
The visionary behind GYG's bold growth. Steven co-founded GYG with a belief that Australian fast food could be both delicious and genuinely good for you.
Our Story
About Guzman
About Guzman
y Gomez
Real ingredients. Bold flavours. A passion for Mexican-inspired food that's always been about more than just a meal.
Est. 2006 — Sydney
Where It All Began
The GYG Story
Guzman y Gomez was born from a simple belief: that fast food could be genuinely good food — made fresh, with real ingredients and real care.
Founded in 2006 in Sydney, Australia, GYG set out to reinvent what Mexican-inspired food could mean in this part of the world. Our founders were obsessed with one thing — bringing the vibrant, soulful flavours of Mexico to Australian tables, without compromise.
From a single restaurant in Newtown, Sydney, we've grown into one of Australia's most loved food chains, with hundreds of locations across the country and beyond. But our values have never changed.
"We never use artificial preservatives, flavours, or colours. Every dish is made fresh — always."
Real Ingredients
No artificial additives, preservatives or flavours. Ever.
Made Fresh Daily
Every item prepared fresh throughout the day.
Passion-Driven
A team that genuinely loves what they cook.
Australian Owned
Proudly started in Sydney, now across Australia.
2006
Year Founded
180+
Locations Nationwide
5M+
Happy Customers
0
Artificial Additives
What Drives Us
Our Mission & Values
We believe fast food shouldn't mean bad food. Our mission is to change the way the world eats — one fresh taco, burrito and bowl at a time.
Fresh Always
We prepare our food fresh every single day. No freezers, no shortcuts — just real cooking with great produce.
Community First
We're rooted in the communities we serve. Local hiring, local sourcing, and giving back are part of who we are.
Uncompromising Quality
Every ingredient is chosen with care. We never settle for "good enough" when we can deliver truly great.
Sustainable Future
From packaging to sourcing, we are committed to reducing our footprint and building a more sustainable food system.
Our Journey
A History of Flavour
From a single restaurant in Sydney to a national icon — every year has shaped who we are today.
2006
The First Taco
Guzman y Gomez opens its first restaurant in Newtown, Sydney. The mission is clear: bring bold, authentic Mexican-inspired flavours to Australia without compromise.
2006
2010
Sydney Expansion
By 2010, GYG had established 10 thriving locations across greater Sydney, earning a loyal fanbase and multiple local food industry awards for quality and freshness.
2010
2013
Going National
GYG crosses state lines, opening restaurants in Melbourne and Brisbane. Australia's love for fresh, quality Mexican food proves to extend well beyond Sydney.
2013
2016
The No Artificial Promise
GYG officially formalises its commitment to zero artificial additives, preservatives, flavours and colours across the entire menu — a bold pledge that sets us apart in the industry.
2016
2019
International Milestone
GYG opens its first international locations in Japan and Singapore, bringing Australian-style Mexican food to global audiences for the very first time.
2019
2023
180+ Locations Strong
Today, GYG operates more than 180 restaurants across Australia and beyond, serving millions of customers each year with the same freshness and passion as day one.
Now
The People Behind The Food
Meet Our Team
Passionate, talented, and obsessed with great food — meet the people who make GYG what it is every single day.
Head Chef & Culinary Director
Maria Santos
Trained in Mexico City and Sydney, Maria leads our culinary team with a passion for authenticity, freshness and bold flavours in every recipe.
Chief Operations Officer
James Chen
James ensures that every GYG location maintains the same exceptional quality standard — from supply chain to the moment food reaches your hands.
Head of Sustainability
Priya Nair
Priya champions our environmental and community initiatives, driving GYG's commitment to sustainable sourcing, reduced packaging waste and social impact.
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