By Ed Avis
Are you looking for some interesting new Latin products to enhance your restaurant’s menu? Then you’ll definitely want to visit Cocina Sabrosa, the new trade show for Latin restaurants. The event, October 4-5 in Long Beach, California, features a long list of exhibitors, including many that have never exhibited before. Registration is free for el Restaurante readers. Click here to register.
Here are some of the exhibitors you’ll find:
CHACO FLACO: Canned, low-cal cocktails including Mango Margarita, Strawberry Daiquiri, and Vodka Berry Mule. https://chacoflaco.com/
El Machete: We are a Los Angeles based brand and small scale manufacturer of handcrafted chilli sauces and spicy-hot condiments. In the era of individualized consumer preferences, Team Machete creates products for the discerning palate who appreciates freshness, quality, and unique flavor profiles. https://www.elmachete.com/
Chapala Salsa: Remarkable hot sauces made with home-grown chile de arbol, guajillo and chipotle. Plus Sangrita de la Casa from the original 1950 recipe. https://chapala.us/
KAS Spices: A wholesale supplier of spices, chiles and grains perfect for Latin restaurants, such as tamarindo, dry chile, and jamaica. https://www.instagram.com/sabor_kas/?hl=en
Dona Juana: Tortillas made from cactus! Did you know that 3 of our cactus tortillas are equivalent to the calories of just 1 corn tortilla? and 4 of our tortillas are equivalent to the calories of 1 flour tortilla? https://xn--doajuanafoods-jkb.com/
Xonxitas: Authentic vegan Mexican food. https://www.vkind.com/listings/xonxitas-vegan-mexican-kitchen/ https://www.instagram.com/xonxitas/
Sabor Victoria: Powdered seasonings inspired by Latin Chicago! Blends include Sazon Cilantro-Achiote, Mich-Chilito, and Sazon Nayarit. https://saborvictoria.com/
El Tarasco Michelada Mix: Best michie mix in the Southern California. This mix stands out with it's tastes that make any non-michie drinkers into michie lovers! https://micheseltarasco.com/products/el-original-michelada-mix
La Princesita Tortillas: We started making tortillas in East Los Angeles in the early 1970s and we are currently one of the few tortillerias that still uses the traditional nixtamalization process. https://www.laprincesitaylablanquita.com/
Papacito Tequila: “Sabor que sabe a México.” Tequila 100% De Agave Azul. Flavor, scents and quality are our priority. https://www.instagram.com/tequilapapacito/?hl=en
George Lopez Chingon Bakery: Chingon bakery Started in 2018 with a simple idea to package all your traditional pandulce. https://www.chingonbakery.com/about-us
Helados La Neta: Helados La Neta is handcrafted every day by a team of 16 different nationalities. We all work together towards the common goal of making sure every pint of helado thrills you. Whether we communicate in Spanish, French, Lao, or English, we dig deep to deliver. https://www.heladoslaneta.com/
El Faro: A family business with 28 shrimp boats that process more than 2 million pounds of Mexican shrimp each year. https://www.elfaroseafood.com/
La Venadita Meats: Serving the best quality meat in L.A since 1996. https://www.instagram.com/lavenaditameatmarket/?hl=en