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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
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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
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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
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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
Taco John’s Taps Fan for Burrito Idea
Lots of people post things on social media about food and restaurants that they like, but usually those posts don’t go far. But Nic Flood, a social media content creator known as “The Fat Electrician,” posted a YouTube video celebrating the spicy tat
Sep 2, 2026
Café Bellas Artes, Where Mexican Cuisine Finds a Setting Worthy of its History
The Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City is one of Mexico’s most iconic venues. Its architecture, murals, and the history it holds make every visit a journey through the country’s cultural heritage. However, behind the splendor of the marble and st
Aug 24, 2026
el Restaurante Again Chosen for Antojo Industry Trade Expo Program
Exciting News! el Restaurante has been asked to publish the program for the Antojo Industry Trade Expo. We're working on a program that will be super useful to attendees, but also beautiful! We want the attendees to enjoy using the program while they
Aug 24, 2026
Mezcal Maker Learns that Biodiversity is Key to Survival
In the heart of Oaxaca—a land of rugged mountains and skies that turn purple at dusk—unfolds a story that weaves together tradition, science, biodiversity, and social vision. It is the story of Douglas French, owner of Scorpion Mezcal S.A. de C.V., w
Aug 19, 2026
NYT Profiles 41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants
“There has never been a better time for Mexican food in the United States.” With that opening, the New York Times presented a list of 41 Mexican restaurants that its team of reporters, editors and photographers uncovered in the nationwide search for
Aug 19, 2026
On International Beer Day, Mexican Brewers Showed Off “The C Side of Beer”
The journey of a glass of beer to the table starts in the grain fields; continues in breweries; and travels along highways, through restaurants, stores, and supermarkets until it becomes the companion to conversations, celebrations, and everyday gath
Aug 18, 2026
Oh Corn!: Owners First Had to Explain What Arepas Are
It was never in José Theoktisto’s plans to open a restaurant. An engineer by profession, he had a stable career in the corporate world and, together with his wife, Belkis Castro, had built a life in the United States. But some business stories don’t
Aug 17, 2026
Abastur 2026 to Feature 520 Suppliers
Want to learn about Mexican restaurant supplies and equipment at the source? Then consider visiting Abastur, a major hospitality trade show that will include 520 suppliers spread across more than 30,000 square meters of the Citibanamex Center in Mexi
Aug 14, 2026
GG's Barbacoa Café: From the Small Towns of Tabasco to One of Kansas City's Best Restaurants
Gabriel González and Lourdes Ávalos came from two small farming communities in Tabasco, Mexico, and now own one of Kansas City's highest-rated restaurants, GG's Barbacoa Café. The husband-and-wife owners say that their restaurant, named among the Top
Aug 13, 2026
