[citation needed] He began his career at various resort destinations, including the Mirage Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara, California.
[citation needed] Opened in May 2010,[1] La Gloria is situated on the grounds of the historic Pearl Brewery.
Designed to evoke the grandeur of historic haciendas of Mérida, Mexico, Casa Hernán plays host to private events and culinary events, such as the chef's Barbacoa brunch, and has been featured in Saveur,[2] Martha Stewart Magazine, and the Emmy-nominated program, Simply Ming.
[citation needed] In March 2014, Hernandez opened his third dining concept, El Machito, located in the former Alamo Cement Company building in San Antonio's Quarry Market.
2014 also saw the opening of Hernandez's molino, Tortilleria La Gloria which utilizes traditional, old world methods to produce corn products for each of his establishments, as well as other San Antonio area restaurants.