Mexican Wine/Liquor
Building a Platform: An All-Mexican Wine List at Chicago’s Matilda
Mexican wines are trending, and some restaurants are ahead of the trend. One is Matilda, a Mexican-Peruvian fusion restaurant in Chicago's River North neighborhood that is part of the hospitality group Éxodo. The wine list at Matilda exclusively feat
Apr 15, 2026
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Finca Robles: The Time of Mezcal, Between Heritage and Choice
In Sola de Vega, time does not pass; it matures. It seeps into the earth, is stored in the agave leaves, and eventually reveals itself in the glass. Here, mezcal is neither a recent industry nor an exportable fad. It is an ancient language. And in th
Apr 7, 2026
11:09 AM
A Tasting Experience That Begins When the Lights Go Out
A shared table, open beers, voices mingling without formality. We are inside Hoppy Cat, an artisanal beer bar in Mexico City. Outside, the city goes about its business; inside, something different begins to take shape. It’s not an interview; it’s a m
Apr 3, 2026
11:12 AM
Señora Fuego, the mezcal that crosses borders
Some names are born of intuition, while others are crafted as a statement of principles; Señora Fuego belongs to the latter category—a mezcal brand born from a story of migration, personal discovery, and a deep respect for Oaxacan tradition. Its crea
Mar 31, 2026
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Viñedos Azteca: 15 Years of Perseverance, Expertise, and Character in Querétaro Wine
In the heart of Querétaro’s wine region, Viñedos Azteca has built its identity through patience, discipline, and a clear conviction from the very beginning: to produce quality wines rather than quantity.
Mar 30, 2026
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International Sommelier Day Means More This Year
International Sommelier Day 2026, June 3, will mark a turning point for Mexico’s food and wine community. For the Asociación de Sommeliers Mexicanos A.C. (ASM), this year’s celebration not only honors the profession but will also serve as the venue f
Mar 26, 2026
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Amid Gardens, Beer, and Rock Music: Beer Fest 2026
Looking for a business-related excuse to visit Mexico this spring? If you feature Mexican beer in your restaurant, a visit to Beer Fest 2026, to be held on May 1 and 2 at Jardines de México in Morelos, may be worth the trip. It promises to be an expe
Mar 26, 2026
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Altos Norte Winery: The audacity of planting vines in corn country
In the heart of the Altos de Jalisco region, where corn was historically grown to feed livestock, vines are now sprouting that tell a different story. Altos Norte Vinícola is the first vineyard and winery in Jalisco to be certified organic in Mexico
Mar 8, 2026
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Mosquito Runner Receives medal at the Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2025
Mosquito Runner was awarded a silver medal at the prestigious Spirits Selection by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles, one of the most important international competitions in the world of spirits.
Mar 8, 2026
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The Heroine of Querétaro’s Terroir: Dr. María de la Soledad del Río Álvarez
All good wine has “terroir,” the unique combination of regional environmental factors that influence the wine’s flavor, character and quality. Wines produced from grapes grown in well-known regions, such as La Rioja in Spain and Bordeaux in France, h
Mar 4, 2026
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Fermente Fest 2026 Highlights Natural Mexican Wine, Fermented Spirits
On March 28, 2026, the iconic Foro El Obraje will once again beat to the rhythm of wild yeasts. In the heart of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, the fourth edition of Fermente Fest will put the spotlight on natural wines and fermented spirits made with
Mar 3, 2026
11:59 AM
New Competition will Honor Cider, Perry
For the first time in Mexico, cider and perry have their own specialized platform. Copa Kallisti 2026 is the first national competition dedicated exclusively to cider, perry (pear cider), and their derivatives, with the aim of promoting their culture
Feb 26, 2026
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What Are the Best Wines, Beers and Spirits from Mexico? Check Them Out!
Are you wondering what great liquor is coming out of Mexico these days? You can learn about the best Mexican wine, beer and spirits by paying attention to the Mexico Selection by CMB, a competition that awards silver, gold and “Grand Gold” medals to
Feb 19, 2026
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Who Has the Best Mexican Wine List? El Mural de los Poblanos in Puebla, Mexico
El Mural de los Poblanos, an iconic restaurant in the capital of Puebla, Mexico, was honored for its outstanding selection of national wines in the Best Mexican Wine List program by the Guía México Gastronómico 2026. The award is sponsored by the Con
Feb 12, 2026
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Hand-out Sotol Romo
Spotlight on Sotol: New Product Launched Super Bowl Week
The spotlight shone on what experts have called the third pillar of Mexican spirits when Sotol Romo launched last week as part of Super Bowl Week festivities in San Francisco.
Feb 9, 2026
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Mexican Wineries Unite at Banorte Nación de Vinos 2026
More than 4,000 people and 85 wineries participated in Banorte Nación de Vinos 2026 on January 28 and 29 at Campo Marte in Mexico City. The seventh edition of this annual event brought together winemakers, producers, sommeliers, restaurants, and cock
Feb 6, 2026
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Tequila 101: Culture, Identity, and Truth in a Glass
Alfredo Espinola, a regular contributor to el Restaurante magazine who lives in Mexico City, recently had the pleasure of speaking with Magdalena Aguilar Gonzaléz, a businesswoman from Nayarit and passionate promoter of authentic tequila. During the
Jan 28, 2026
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Mezcal Sabrá Dios: The story of a young woman who decided to take her future into her own hands
As soon as she sits down in front of me, Camila Ramírez Velázquez tucks a strand of hair behind her ear. She breathes softly, like someone who knows that what she is about to say speaks not only of her work, but of her life. Her story begins long bef
Jan 13, 2026
7:22 AM
Tequila El Sagrado: when the legacy lives on
In Amatitan Jalisco, the historic birthplace of tequila, the land holds memories. Among ancient caves, masonry ovens, and agaves that patiently reach maturity, Tequila El Sagrado is born, a family project that seeks not speed or volume, but meaning.
Dec 19, 2025
10:08 AM
Maguey Dorado: 22-Year-Old Leads Family Mezcaleria
At times, when Cynthia Belén Robles Ramos talks about Maguey Dorado, her voice becomes a soft echo of three generations who have lived with the aroma of cooked agave. At 22 years old, with a determination that seems to defy her age, she heads an arti
Dec 12, 2025
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Sommelier Georgina Estrada Earns Women of Mexico Award 2025
Georgina Estrada, president of the Mexican Sommelier Association (ASM), has been recognized with the Women of Mexico Award 2025 by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
Dec 9, 2025
5:27 PM
Alma de Cruz: the rebirth of pulque in a distilled spirit steeped in history
In the heart of the State of Mexico, among maguey plants that open like green crowns toward the sun, Susana González Moreno decided to revive a family tradition that had been dormant between memory and the countryside. Founder of Hacienda de las Verd
Dec 2, 2025
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Chihuahua Celebrates Mexican Wine: 9th Mexico Selection by CMB Held in November
The 9th edition of Mexico Selection by CMB, presented by Audi, once again ignited the heart of Mexican wine from November 17 to 21 in Chihuahua. This time, the city opened its doors to 40 international judges from nine countries to discover the talen
Dec 2, 2025
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Q&A: Guerrero Mezcal Leader Secured Funds for Guild
We arrived at our conversation with Beatriz Vanessa Valenzo Campos with the clear impression that we were in the presence of a woman who embodies the strength, memory, and struggle of Guerrero mezcal. President of the Guerrero Chapter of the Associat
Nov 21, 2025
11:06 AM
Good Rum From Mexico? Yes, Casa Cannavera Proves It
There are a number of quality makers of rum in Mexico, but the idea persists that rum takes a back seat to tequila and mezcal in that country. Among the companies that is changing that idea is Ron Cannavera, located in Campeche, in southeastern Mexic
Nov 20, 2025
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San José Lavista, Where Wine and Architecture Tell the Same Story
In the heart of San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, between stone walls and skies tinged with ochre at sunset, stands San José Lavista, a vineyard that has managed to combine three passions: architecture, wine, and hospitality. Fifteen years after its
Oct 24, 2025
10:27 AM
Kuxtal Mezcal, the Heart that Distills Life
In a corner of Oaxaca, a family has turned the art of mezcal into a legacy that spans generations. Between the earth, water, and spirit, Cristina Flores and master mezcal maker Lázaro Cárdenas keep alive the essence of Kuxtal, a Mayan word meaning “L
Oct 24, 2025
9:57 AM
Innovating From the Ground Up: Flor María Velázquez's Mezcal Vision
From the mountains of Oaxaca, Flor de María Velázquez Mijangos challenged a male-dominated world to turn Yuu Baal into a worthy representative of Mexican artisanal mezcal. Today, at the helm of the Asociación de Maguey y Mezcal Artesanal (AMMA), her
Oct 23, 2025
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Agave Conquers the Jardines de Campo Marte
A few weeks after its first edition, Mundo Mezcal ended its journey of experiences on a high note at Casa Pepe in Mexico City, a space that has become a symbol of Mexico's hospitable and cultural spirit.
Oct 13, 2025
7:49 AM
5th Queretaro Wine Festival on October 17-19
In the heart of Querétaro, where autumn days are tinged with gold and the air carries a hint of ripe grapes, wine once again becomes a reason to gather from October 17 to 19 at the Plaza Gran Cue in the municipality of Corregidora, which will be tra
Oct 9, 2025
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Bacanora: The dream of an immigrant who wants to share a forgotten treasure
Rubén Rafael López Hernández was born in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora. His life took a turn at the age of four when his family emigrated to the United States in search of a better future. He grew up there, far from the land where he was born and, paradoxic
Oct 4, 2025
11:06 AM
Penca Larga: The rebirth of bottled pulque
When Humberto Núñez Salas talks about Penca Larga, his voice conveys a mixture of pride, determination, and faith that only accompanies those who have fought to blaze a trail in uncharted territory. “I am one of the brand's partners, along with Alexi
Oct 4, 2025
10:30 AM
Professionalism is Focus of First International Congress of Agave Pros
At a historic moment for the tequila industry, the First International Congress of Agave Distillate Technicians, Masters, and Producers was held September 11-12 in Arandas, Jalisco. This unprecedented gathering sought to consolidate the professionali
Oct 3, 2025
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Mexican Wine Week 2025 Underway
The Mexican wine industry is celebrating its successes from today until October 12. The celebration seeks to give greater visibility to an industry that, in addition to generating cultural identity, represents an economic and social engine for thousa
Sep 30, 2025
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From the desk to the terroir: Manuel Ignacio Negrete's journey to the heart of Mexican wine.
In a country where wine culture is still seeking to establish itself among the traditions of agave and barley, Manuel Negrete's story stands out as a testament to vocation, transformation, and vision.
Sep 17, 2025
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Meyoloctli: The spirit of the maguey that blooms in Hidalgo
“My name is Rita, and this project was born from my family,” begins Rita Fernanda Fernández López, creator of Jardín de Mayahue and the Meyoloctli brand. Her story is deeply linked to the maguey pulquero, a plant that not only feeds but also inspire
Sep 17, 2025
4:57 PM
Mil Tiempos: mezcal that honors the memory of the land
In San Dionisio Ocotepec, Oaxaca, the earth opens up to give life to agave and at the same time preserve the memory of those who have worked it for generations. From this silent dialogue between nature and tradition, Mezcal Mil Tiempos was born, a pr
Sep 17, 2025
4:34 PM
At the Bar: The Rebirth of Pulque
Pulque has been called by many names: neutle, tlachicotón, cara blanca, babade oso, baba de los dioses. Each name resonates with the history of a drink that has accompanied Mexico since pre-Hispanic times — one that today seeks to regain the place th
Sep 10, 2025
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Digital Issues Welcome to the September/October 2025 Edition of el Restaurante!
New Geographical Indication for Aguamiel de Hidalgo
Aguamiel de Hidalgo now has a new seal of identity. The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) has granted the Geographical Indication (GI) designation to six regions of the Mexican state of Hidalgo where, since ancient times, this sweet and
Sep 9, 2025
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Sierra Norte: The Whiskey Born Among Cornfields and Oaxacan Mountains
Just five minutes from the bustling Oaxaca airport, the air changes. Concrete gives way to adobe, the pace slows down, and the aromas of damp earth, firewood, and cooked grain begin to envelop the senses. In San Agustín de las Juntas, a small communi
Sep 2, 2025
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