Alberto Gomez

I was born and raised in the buzzing heart of Mexico City, but nine years ago, life brought us to Portland for work. The real turning point came during a visit to a coffee farm back in Mexico, where my wife Adriana and I fell in love with the craft. But we also saw the tough reality many farmers face, especially in indigenous communities. So we decided to do something about it.

That’s how Tostado Coffee Roasters was born—equal parts passion project and love letter to Mexico. For the past six years, we’ve been on a mission to support the farmers who inspired us and to bring a little piece of Mexico to Portland.

I currently live in Portland with Adriana and our energetic two-year-old, who insists on being the true boss of Tostado.