We are always delighted to receive photos from the winners and runners-up of our annual Jarritos/el Restaurante Manager of the Year Contest!
Mario Quiroz (Owner), Víctor Ramos, Scott Redler (Co-Owner), Molino's Mexican Cuisine, Wichita, KS
left to right: Mario Ponce, owner of Takito Kitchen in Chicago; Jaime Castor, manager of Takito Kitchen and third place winner in the Manager of the Year Contest; and Ed Avis, publisher of el Restaurante magazine
Mary Buxton, El Toro Mexican Restaurant, first place winner, with VP of Operations John Mayes.
Jesus "Don Chuy" Ceja, owner/manager of Big Taco in Alice, Texas, and third place winner in the Manager of the Year Contest
Michael Lishack, Elephant and the Dove, Skaneateles, New York, Honorable Mention
Alan de Santiago, La Frontera Restaurant, Jacksonville, Texas, Honorable Mention
Antonio Zarate, Que Bueno Mexican Grill, Denver, Colorado, Honorable Mention