About Us

Over 60 years ago, back in 1946, Willie Terrazas Sr., and his brother-in-law, Leo Collins, said What El Paso needs is a good Mexican Restaurant!” They had the business end covered, but they didn’t know their way around the kitchen. They brought in Leo’s stepfather, Felipe Rosales, and Willie’s mother, Panchita Terrazas, and together they developed the recipes that are still used today. The baked cheese enchiladas, delicious combination plates and dessert sopapilla recipes were introduced on to the menu as created by Willie Sr. and Leo. From the very beginning, the entire family was involved in providing quality services and food for the borderland.

Willie Trazzas Jr., owner of La Terraza and Leo’s on Remcon, worked at the family restaurant for as long as he can remember. He started out as a buss boy and worked his way through every position the restaurant had to offer him. He eventually bought his first restaurant on Mills, Downtown, and later became owner of the Montana location, as well as the Leo’s previously on Mesa and Crossroads. “It is an honor to uphold the Leo’s name.” said Willie proudly. “I give a lot of credit to our customers, our incredible staff, and my wife, Rose Marie Terrazas.”

Willie has dedicated a special room, at Leo’s on Remcon, to honor his family. As he looks over the old black and white photos of his family and the original Leo’s grocery store, a look of contentment falls over his face. Here’s to 60 more years.