Casero

About Casero

Casero is a multifaceted brand name, with several distinct business ventures operating under it, each rooted in the Spanish word for "homemade." In Austin, Texas, Casero stands as a food company specializing in artisanal charcuterie and cheese boards delivered directly to customers. Founded by Jackie Letelier, the company emphasizes handcrafted quality, with Letelier personally making all the pâtés, mustards, and pickles based on family recipes from her childhood in South Texas and Chile. The boards feature these homemade items alongside charcuterie and cheeses sourced from American artisans, with a focus on small-batch producers from Texas. Ingredients are locally and organically sourced whenever possible, leveraging partnerships with area farmers and ranchers. Co-founder Emily Stengel, who has a background in supporting small-batch producers, including co-founding the East Austin HOPE Farmers Market, joined forces with Letelier to build the business. In Carlsbad, California, Casero Taqueria offers a menu inspired by the fresh, farm-to-table dishes of Baja California. Co-founders Clayton Wheeler and Craig Applegate established the restaurant in 2019, translating their experiences from surf trips into a concept that blends regional Mexican traditions with a relaxed Southern California atmosphere. The business provides dine-in, catering, and online ordering services for its selection of tacos, burritos, and other Mexican fare. Recently, ownership of the taqueria transitioned to Jaime Osuna, the founder of the Swami's Cafe chain, who intends to maintain the existing concept. Separately, a Toronto-based technology company named Casero was founded in 2002. This firm provided white-label personal media management solutions to telecommunications service providers. Its main product, Casero Vault, allowed subscribers to back up, organize, and share their personal files. After raising $13.3 million from investors including Argo Global Capital, Highland Capital Partners, and Rembrandt Venture Partners, the company was acquired by Radialpoint in April 2009.