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Editor's Note
Philanthropy. It’s a word people seem to throw around a lot these days, often without really considering what it means— not only to themselves but to the efforts in which they’re engaging. Is writing a check or making an online donation a philanthrop
Jul 18, 2026
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NEW CONTEST ALERT: $5K and a Custom Video Await the 2026 Independent Mexican/Latin Restaurant of the Year
Independent Mexican/Latin restaurants play a big role in their communities. They are essential meeting places for the community, important employers, and providers of great food. But they rarely get the recognition they deserve. A new contest co-spon
Jul 18, 2026
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el Restaurante Study: Avocado Prices Swing, Guac Prices Don't
Nico Ramos knows how dramatically avocado prices can fluctuate. Ramos has owned Antigua Latin Inspired Kitchen in the Milwaukee suburb of West Allis, Wisconsin, for nearly 20 years, and he remembers case prices of avocados exceeding $100 in 2019; in
Jul 18, 2026
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Five Questions For…Chef Aarón Sánchez
Chef Aarón Sánchez has made countless contributions to Latin cuisine. He’s an award-winning chef, cookbook author, and host/executive producer of Talking Sabor (PepsiCo’s first streaming series, on Hulu), El Toque de Aarón (Discovery Familia), and
Jul 18, 2026
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Tempting Tortas: Global Flavors Deliver what Sandwich Customers Crave
While Mexico lost its bid for a World Cup title on July 5, torta lovers in Los Angeles emerged victorious on the culinary front thanks to the Torta Mundial from Cuernavaca’s Grill.
Jul 18, 2026
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Hatch Chiles: The Season Is Here — Is Your Menu Ready?
This Labor Day weekend, from September 5 – 6, over 30,000 visitors are expected in Hatch, New Mexico for the legendary Hatch Chile Festival — a celebration of the crop that put this small town on the map as the “Chile Capital of the World.”
Jul 18, 2026
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Authenticity On Tap: Mexican Craft Beer Slowly Gains Momentum
Casa Vega is a classic Mexican restaurant in Sherman Oaks, California with 70 years of tradition behind it. It’s no surprise then that second-generation owner Christy Vega insists on authenticity on the menu, including the beers they serve: Her selec
Jul 18, 2026
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Philanthropy 101: Giving Back Works Best When it Connects You to the Community
Mexican restaurants are well known for supporting their communities, whether it’s donating food to the homeless shelter, collecting money for hurricane relief funds, or sponsoring local baseball teams. The owners do these things because they sincerel
Jul 18, 2026
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Marketplace
Read about Zia Hatch Chile Products, Casa Sabor Quesabirria, Alma Frozen Fruit Pulps and FLAT Equalizers
Jul 18, 2026
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Antojo Expo: The Destination for Hispanic Food & Beverage
When the Antojo Industry Trade Expo was officially recognized as a member of the "Fastest 50" Class of 2025 by Trade Show Executive Magazine in April 2026, it cemented the show’s position as one of the fastest-growing trade shows in the exhibit space
Jul 18, 2026
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Recipes
Enjoy these recipes for Allegiance Torta de Pork, Chicken Milanesa Torta and Hatch Chile Burger
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My Favorite Recipe: Rafael Zamora, Gatsby’s Speakeasy
Gatsby’s Speakeasy in Santa Fe, New Mexico is known for its seafood, dry aged beef and fine dining. But that doesn’t mean dishes with decidedly Mexican profiles are never on the menu.
Jul 18, 2026
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