Business & Tech

Former Pat & Oscar's Executive Leaves for Mexican Restaurant

The former chief operating officer and Temecula resident is now vice president of operations for a San Diego taco restaurant chain.

A Temecula resident and former executive for left for a San Diego taco shop chain.

George Hunter, former chief operating officer for the small chain that recently went into bankruptcy, is now vice president of operations for Roberto's Mexican Food, a San Diego-based taco shop chain, according to Aimee Cebulski, a spokesperson for the company.

Financial problems with the company recently caused the temporary shut-down of the Temecula location overlooking the Duck Pond. To read about what happened,

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.

"Hunter, a restaurant industry veteran, will be responsible for all aspects of business operations for the multi-unit operator and report directly to company owners, which are the children of original founders Roberto and Dolores Robledo," Cebulski said in an emailed announcement.

Hunter was happy about the move. “I couldn’t be more pleased to join a company so committed to taking care of their people, their guests and their vendors...it’s no wonder why they have been so successful for over 40 years in San Diego, Hunter said via email.

Interested in local real estate?Subscribe to Patch's new newsletter to be the first to know about open houses, new listings and more.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here