Our Story · Est. 2002
A Family Story Founded in the American Dream
From a single vision and years of hard work, Daniel Leon built one of the Midwest’s most trusted wholesale meat distributors.
Meet The Founder
An American Dream, Built One Cut at a Time
As a young man, Daniel Leon emigrated to the United States in pursuit of opportunity. From 1991, he spent a decade inside the American meat industry, mastering the business from every angle. In 2002, he founded his own distribution company and set out to build something lasting.
He succeeded. Guided by his vision, El Rey USA has grown steadily for over two decades. Today the company moves more than one million pounds of product each week, serves 900+ clients, and remains family-owned and operated in Chicago.
The founder
From One Man's Trade To A Regional Distributor
Early Years
A Foundation Built in the Industry
Growing up in Mexico, Daniel Leon was immersed in the livestock and meat business through his family, developing a deep knowledge and passion for the industry from a young age.
1991
Immigrates to the United States
Daniel Leon made the decision to emigrate to the United States in search of new opportunities, bringing with him years of industry experience and a clear vision for what he wanted to build.
Through the 90's
Builds a Career in Meat Distribution
For over a decade, Daniel Leon worked his way through the American meat industry, learning every side of the business before taking the next step.
2002
El Rey USA Meats & Seafood is Founded
With determination and sharp business instincts, Daniel Leon founded El Rey USA Meats & Seafood in Chicago, building it from the ground up.
Today
A Multi-Generational Family Business
Today El Rey USA moves over one million pounds of product per week, serves more than 900 clients across 11 states, and stands as one of the Midwest's most trusted wholesale distributors.
Meet Our Sales Team
On the Ground in Your Market
Gabriel Castillo
Sales Representative
- Midwest
- (773) 434-6800 | 1006
- gcastillo@elreymeat.codpixels.com
- English, Spanish
Gonzalo Sanabria
Sales Representative
- Midwest
- (773) 434-6800 | 1007
- gsanabria@elreymeat.codpixels.com
- English, Spanish
Salvador Padilla
Sales Representative
- Midwest
- (773) 434-6800 | 1017
- spadilla@elreymeat.codpixels.com
- English, Spanish
Jose Manuel Reyes
Sales Representative
- Midwest
- (773) 434-6800 | 1005
- sales1@elreymeat.codpixels.com
- Spanish
Juan Sanchez
Sales Representative
- Southeast
- (901) 305-7935
- jsanchez@elreymeat.codpixels.com
- English, Spanish
Julian Nino
Sales Representative
- Southeast
- (678) 249-7697
- jnino@elreymeat.codpixels.com
- English, Spanish