About Us
The Story Behind The Boab Tree
More than twenty years ago, fate brought Anissa Mendez and Jorge Martinez together in a small, hidden bar in Granada, Spain. Anissa was visiting from Las Vegas, and Jorge was living his Andalusian life — full of warmth, laughter, and a love for people. Under the golden light of southern Spain, their worlds collided — two dreamers from opposite sides of the ocean who somehow felt they had known each other forever.
For a short time, they lived in that beautiful bubble of possibility, but distance eventually became their greatest challenge. When Anissa returned to the United States, the thousands of miles between them proved difficult to bridge, and life led them down separate paths. For ten years, they lived apart, carrying the quiet memory of each other like a spark waiting to be reignited.
Then, one ordinary day, destiny intervened through a simple Facebook message. Within a week of reconnecting, Jorge was on a plane to see her. The moment they reunited, it was as if no time had passed at all. One year later, they were married. Today, they share a life filled with love, art, laughter, and two beautiful children — a boy and a girl — who remind them every day why second chances are worth believing in.
About Jorge
Jorge Martinez is a self-made professional whose journey reflects resilience, discipline, and dedication. From a young age, he built his life through hard work and hands-on experience, managing restaurants and helping others grow their businesses. His natural talent for leadership and hospitality eventually guided him into the world of luxury wellness, where he became the director of a renowned international spa company with locations in New York City, Spain, and Chicago.
Throughout his career, Jorge worked alongside people from all walks of life — including world travelers and celebrated personalities — experiences that refined his understanding of human connection and the art of service. His time in the spa industry deepened his knowledge of hospitality and inspired his vision for creating meaningful spaces where people feel welcome, inspired, and cared for.
About Anissa
Anissa Mendez is an artist, educator, and author devoted to exploring creativity and the energy that connects us all. Her artistic journey began in New York City, where she exhibited her work throughout the city’s vibrant art scene — from West Broadway to Chelsea to the Hamptons. Her career reached corporate heights with commissions for Johnnie Walker Black, marking a defining moment in her creative evolution.
Over the years, Anissa’s paintings have found homes around the world, establishing her as an international artist. She is the author and illustrator of the Masters of Energy chakra book series for children, which introduces young readers to the language of energy, mindfulness, and self-awareness.
As a spiritual teacher and with her work with Quantum Healing, Anissa continues to explore the deeper connections between creativity and consciousness. Her passion for guiding others toward self-discovery led her to create i.Mind, a metaphysical database designed to help individuals awaken to their energetic potential and inner wisdom.
The Boab Tree
Together, Anissa and Jorge dreamed of creating something that would unite their worlds — a place where art, food, and community could come together in harmony. That dream became The Boab Tree Restaurant in Estepona, Spain.
The Boab Tree is more than a restaurant; it is a living expression of their shared journey — rooted in love, creativity, and connection. Just as the Boab Tree itself symbolizes resilience and life, their story continues to grow and thrive, nourished by the belief that love, like art, always finds its way home.
