At age 17, Rudy traveled from El Salvador to the United States through the Mexican border with his 5 siblings. He started his restaurant career washing dishes in Chinese restaurants for just $2 per hour. While working his way up in a variety of different restaurants - including Hunan’s and PF Chang’s - Rudy was able to diversify his skills in restaurant management and familiarize with Asian Cuisine. In 1994, his brother, Isaias Gomez (pictured on the left below) opened The Orient, a Chinese Buffet where both Rudy and his oldest brother, Salvador Gomez (pictured on right below) cooked and managed for 9 years.

Many years later, after Rudy opened multiple restaurants of his own and started to grow with the Livingston Parish Community, He decided it was time to add another unique experience to Maurepas. Going back to his roots in the Food Service industry, he first announced Sarita’s Asian Cuisine in 2021. After many challenges, Sarita’s Asian Cuisine finally opened in February of 2023. Rudy couldn’t have done it alone - Isaias and Salvador took time out of their busy schedules to help Rudy develop recipes and train our kitchen staff. If there’s one thing about the Gomez family, it’s that no matter what they are always there for each other when it’s really needed.