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Shawn Campbell
Chef Johnny Curiel: “I wanted to be known for being a badass Mexican restaurant”
Chef Johnny Curiel grew up in his family’s restaurants in Guadalajara, Mexico, where he learned early that hospitality goes far beyond serving food. His parents’ fondas, the guisados prepared throughout the week, and the regular customers who returne
Oct 13, 2026
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Latino Restaurant Association Joins California Restaurant Show
The Latino Restaurant Association, a trade organization headquartered in Los Angeles, played a key role in the California Restaurant Show, held August 23–25 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Oct 9, 2026
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Exceptional Flavor, Exceptional Value: 3 Mexican Restaurants in Texas Earn Bib Gourmand Honors
Great food doesn’t have to come with a big check — and the MICHELIN Guide agrees. Beyond honoring restaurants with its coveted Stars, it also celebrates restaurants that serve exceptional food at great value with its Bib Gourmand distinction. el Rest
Oct 9, 2026
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Flavors That Change Stories: Mexican Restaurant Program Aims for 5,000 Breast Cancer Screenings
Can a meal help change a woman’s story? That is the question behind Flavors That Change Stories, an initiative that brings together the culinary industry, companies, organizations, and consumers around a common purpose: to generate resources that mak
Oct 8, 2026
Photo Gallery: Antojo Expo 2026
Antojo Expo 2026 wrapped up on Tuesday, October 6. Attendees enjoyed seeing hundreds of new products designed for the Mexican/Latin restaurant industry, as well as many products intended for Asian restaurants and the general restaurant market. Below
Oct 8, 2026
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Amparo Fondita: “I want customers to have a plate of food that isn’t transactional”
For Christian Irabién, cooking was never too far away, even though for a time he did everything he could—or at least followed the path his family had mapped out for him—to stay away from restaurants.
Oct 5, 2026
10 Years in the Making: A Premium Mexican Rum
When you think of spirits from Mexico, tequila and mescal come to mind, perhaps followed by sotol. But not excellent rum. That may be about to change.
Sep 30, 2026
Tijuana Flats Goes Mega Big with Burrito
Evidently regular-sized burritos are just not enough for some people. And Mexican fast casual restaurant Tijuana Flats wants those kinds of people in their restaurants, so they’re bringing back the two-pound Mega-Freakin’-Juana Burrito for a limited
Sep 29, 2026
Wanted: Pulque Lovers to Help Tlaxcala Set a Guinness Record
Want to taste some pulque, the traditional Mexican fermented beverage that only rarely makes its way north of the border? Now you taste some of the world’s best…and take part in an attempt to set a new Guinness World Record!
Sep 29, 2026
Antojo Expo Schedule Posted
The 2026 Antojo Industry Expo is getting close! The event is October 5 and 6 at the Long Beach Convention Center. The schedule of events is below
Sep 25, 2026
Houston Event Will Bring Mexican Products North of the Border
“México Está de Moda” will bring a selection of Mexican brands to Houston on October 8 for an event that aims to transform promotion into commercial relationships, experiences, and new business opportunities.
Sep 24, 2026
Much to Celebrate on Mexican Wine Day
With more than 550 wine-making projects in 17 states and 39 out of every 100 bottles consumed in Mexico being domestically produced, the industry arrives at Mexican Wine Day with a history that goes far beyond the glass.
Sep 24, 2026
Mike Prince
Amá: A New Take on Mexican Cuisine in Philadelphia
When Frankie Ramírez arrived in the United States more than 22 years ago, he never imagined that one day his name would be associated with one of the Hispanic restaurants highlighted by The New York Times. Much less did he imagine that what began as
Sep 24, 2026
LRA Restarts Business Bootcamp for Restaurants
The Latino Restaurant Association has announced the return of the LRA Business Bootcamp for Restaurants — a six-week accelerator built for restaurant owners, by restaurant owners.
Sep 23, 2026
Learn About Mex Pizza, Airport Locations in Our SepOct Issue
The September/October 2026 edition of el Restaurante magazine is now available, and it's packed with valuable content. You can learn about trends in Mexican-style pizzas, how MexLat chefs are using microgreens in their cuisine, and how to land an air
Sep 21, 2026
Del Taco Advances "Project Sunrise" with Catering Change
Del Taco launched an initiative to revamp its business in March called Project Del Sunrise (click here to read about that), and the latest activation of the plan is a big change to the restaurant's catering program that launched September 3.
Sep 17, 2026
Michelin Colorado Selections: Big Wins for the Mexican Restaurants
On Monday, September 14, The Michelin Guide announced its first-ever statewide selection for Colorado — and four Mexican restaurants made the cut, proof that our industry keeps setting the standard.
Sep 16, 2026
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25 Years Later: Remembering 9/11
It’s hard to believe that a quarter century has passed since the attacks of September 11, 2001. That day changed the world.
Sep 10, 2026
Mauricio Reina: Cooking to Showcase Mexico
When Mauricio Reina García was a child, while others went out to play, he preferred to sit with one of his uncles and watch cooking shows. One of them, La Ruta del Sabor, sparked his curiosity about gastronomy and, in particular, about what lay behin
Sep 10, 2026
Latino Restaurant Association and SoCalGas Hosting “Viva La Cocina!”
Want to get some hands-on education on menu innovation, kitchen equipment and operational practices? Then attend the four-hour Viva La Cocina! on Monday, September 14 at the SoCalGas Food Service Equipment Center in Downey, California.
Sep 9, 2026
Hispanic Chefs Join Lineup for Hollywood Youth Taco Competition
The Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood is partnering with acclaimed Hispanic chefs for "Chef Grande, Chef Pequeño," a youth culinary competition and fundraising event on Saturday, September 19 at Ovation Hollywood.
Sep 8, 2026
Restaurant Train Janal: New Concept Allows Passengers to Savor Southeastern Mexico Cuisine Aboard the Tren Maya
You’ve probably seen old movies where train passengers are enjoying a fantastic meal while watching the landscape roll by. A new culinary concept in Mexico is reviving that idea. The Restaurant Train Janal—a Mayan word meaning food—journeys through s
Sep 4, 2026
Copa Kallisti: Mexican Cider Producers Seek Customers Beyond December
The inaugural edition of Copa Kallisti—the first Mexican competition specializing in cider, perry, and related products—took place from August 13 to 15, 2026. More than just a competition, the event sought to spark a conversation about Mexican cider
Sep 3, 2026
