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20 years feeding the teams that keep Baja California running
July Kitchen grew out of Julio and Diana Santacruz's experience in the food service industry. Today we run industrial cafeterias for factories, construction sites, and high-volume events.
From family restaurants to 5,000 meals a day
Julio Santacruz got his start in the kitchen more than 20 years ago. Restaurants, bakeries, producing empanadas and coricos for national chains like Waldo's Holdings and Grupo Sanborns. Each stage taught him something different: volume, consistency, logistics, working with the client.
With that experience, Julio and Diana founded July Kitchen 5 years ago on a simple idea: bring the same quality and home-cooked flavor that always set them apart, but at industrial scale. They started with one plant, and today they run cafeterias for factories, construction sites, and events of 100 to 650 people across Tijuana, Rosarito, and Tecate.
What hasn't changed is the basics: Julio is still involved in the operation every day. If something goes wrong, he hears about it the same day. That level of attention is what makes it possible to serve 5,000+ meals a day without quality slipping.
Julio y Diana Santacruz
Founders of July Kitchen
Concrete reasons, not promises
The same quality, shift after shift
We serve 5,000+ meals a day with standardized recipes and supervision. The 6 AM plate tastes the same as the 10 PM one — no matter who's in the kitchen.
We adapt to your operation, no surprises
Shifts change, volume climbs, production slips. We adjust with you, with no hidden penalties. Your operation sets the pace; we keep up.
Protocols your audit can check
Documented food safety: temperature control, food handling, and traceability. The same standards plants like Medtronic require — ready when your audit comes.
You deal with the owner, not a call center
Julio is in the operation every day. When something needs adjusting, you handle it with him directly, the same day — no tickets, no middlemen.
Who's behind it
Julio Santacruz
Founder & General Director
20+ years in the food service industry. From restaurants to production for national chains. Today he oversees July Kitchen's daily operation and looks after every client personally.
Diana Santacruz
Co-founder
A partner at every stage of the business, from the first restaurants to July Kitchen. She runs the administrative side and keeps the standards that make the service work.
Where we operate
Industrial cafeterias and catering across the main industrial areas of Baja California.
Companies that trust July Kitchen
Real results
“Working with July Kitchen for our corporate event put us at ease. From day one they were clear on numbers and proposals — no surprises. Their flexibility to adjust menus and staff was key. Professional, on time, and the quality showed. I recommend them without hesitation.”
“We ran the 9th Industrial Summit with over 200 factory executives, and July Kitchen handled everything. Flawless operation, a professional team that scaled without a hitch. We focused on the event, they made sure it all worked. Exactly what we needed.”
“July Kitchen has been running the cafeteria at one of our biggest job sites, and the difference shows. The crews eat well, on time, and we don't have to worry about a thing.”
What people ask us before hiring
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