A Love Letter from Amy
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My Story – A Love Letter From Amy
From Forest Hill to Blackburn, With Love
Hi, I’m Amy.
In 2004, we opened a small Mexican franchise in Forest Hill. Back then, I thought success looked like expansion — more locations, more reach. But something shifted.
It wasn’t the dream of more…
It was the feeling of enough.
Our Guests Changed Everything
From the beginning, people showed up — not just for the food, but for the feeling. The birthdays. The casual catchups. The midweek margaritas. The sense of ease.
We weren’t just serving meals.
We were creating moments.
That’s when I knew: this was bigger than a business.
From Franchise to Family
With the love and support of our guests, we made a bold decision: we left the franchise behind and went independent.
To mark the new chapter, we ran a naming competition. One entry stole our hearts — Amor Mexico.
It means “Love Mexico” — and it said everything we believed in: joy, soul, connection, and colour.
We Built a Landmark Called Community Lane
In 2020, we moved to Blackburn and took a chance on a neglected laneway. With help from friends, neighbours, and locals, we brought it to life.
We turned it into Community Lane — now a little landmark, full of murals, warmth, and soul. Built by the community, for the community.
It’s more than an address.
It’s a symbol of everything we stand for.
The Heart Behind the Flavour
I came to Australia at five, after travelling through Vietnam, China, and Hong Kong.
Food was how my family connected — no matter the language, the table always brought us together.
Later, I met Alan. He’s the quiet talent behind the flavours of Amor Mexico. With over 30 years of experience (and early days spent cooking Mexican food while at uni), he’s the grounding force in our story.
Together, we built Amor Mexico while raising two sons, riding the waves of life and business side by side.
Why Locals Love Us
Over the years, we’ve been honoured with local business and hospitality awards, including:
🏆 Best Mexican Restaurant – Eastern Melbourne
🌟 Nominated for Outstanding Customer Experience
But the real reward?
Seeing guests return year after year — for anniversaries, first dates, and every celebration in between.
Today, Amor Mexico Is…
✨ A boutique Mexican restaurant in the heart of Blackburn
🌮 A celebration space for coeliacs, vegans, meat-lovers and margarita drinkers alike
👨👩👧👦 A place where connection comes before courses
🥂 A little piece of Mexico where everyone’s welcome
What Comes Next?
I’m still here.
Still growing.
Still pouring love into every table, every tortilla, every toast.
If you’re looking for a place to celebrate — something big, or nothing at all —
I’d love to welcome you in.
With love and celebration,
Amy 💛
