Miguel's Restaurant was founded in 1973 by Mike and Mary Vasquez in Corona, California. They renamed it "Miguel's" in honor of Mike's grandfather, and decided to make an attempt at the restaurant business. With four small children, they struggled to make a go of it. Mike kept his day job and worked the restaurant at night, while Mary developed dishes and recipes based on those from her childhood in Mexico. By 1975, business was improving so much they decided to open a fast food restaurant down the road and named it "Miguel's Jr". It was an instant success! Currently there are seven Miguel's Jr. locations, four in the Corona-Norco area, one in the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside, and the others in Grand Terrace and Fontana.

On October 11, 2000, after three years of planning and construction, Miguel's relocated to its present site in Corona. In the summer of 2004, Miguel's opened in Foothill Ranch. This summer Miguel's is proud to announce it's third location opening at The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos.

The next generation of Vasquez's are ready to carry on the family tradition of excellence in hospitality and delicious family dining, Miguel's looks forward to the next 35 years as a favorite with locals and new neighbors alike.