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‘Choose Mexican Wine’ Campaign Launched
Recognition of the quality of Mexican wine has been growing, and now the Mexican Ministry of Economy is working to expand that recognition with a new campaign: Choose Mexican Wine: Our Flavor in Every Glass. The campaign was officially launched with
Jun 13, 2026
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CaliTacos Franchisees Add Locations
CaliTacos, the fast-casual concept known for its street-style tacos, continues to expand in Arizona as existing franchisees add locations.
Jun 10, 2026
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Owners Severely Burned in Taco Truck Explosion
A husband and wife in Huntingdon, Tennessee were severely injured when their taco truck -- TNT Taco Truck -- exploded on June 4. Tim and Tiffany McPherson were airlifted to a hospital in Nashville with second- and third-degree burns. They will requir
Jun 8, 2026
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"Golden Bowl" at Taco Bueno Delivers Free Tacos for a Year
Taco Bueno is introducing a new steak lineup and giving customers a chance to win free tacos for a year through a limited-time promotion rolling out in North Texas.
Jun 8, 2026
Five Mexican Restaurants Among North America's 50 Best
Not that long ago, Mexican restaurants would have been little more than an afterthought for critics selecting the best restaurants in North America. How things have changed! The entries on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 include five acclaim
Jun 2, 2026
Meet Francisco Olachea: Mexican Spirits Expert Who Started with Beer
Nearly every young man loves beer, of course. But not many use beer to focus their career. That’s exactly what Francisco Juventino Olachea Martínez, a native of Colima, Mexico, did.
Jun 2, 2026
Mexican Restaurants Recognized in the Chicago Tribune's 2026 Food Awards
This year, the Chicago Tribune’s Critic’s Choice Awards recognized restaurants judges saw “as a collective of their people who have inspired us with their extraordinary culinary achievement through dedicated ethical work.” el Restaurante congratulat
Jun 1, 2026
Flamenco, Wine, and Lusitano Horses: First Real Vendimia Flamenco-Ibérica Event Scheduled for July
The grape harvest season in Querétaro continues to evolve, and with it come new initiatives that expand the state’s wine tourism experience with fresh narratives, aesthetics, and ways to celebrate wine. This year, Viñedos El Sueño contributes to the
Jun 1, 2026
Hot Head Burritos Founder, CEO Dies at 60
Ray Wiley, founder, president and CEO of Hot Head Burritos, passed away May 25 at age 60.
May 29, 2026
One Buck Burrito Back at Del Taco
Del Taco is launching the “Get A Lot For What You’ve Got” Value Menu featuring over 10 items starting at just $1 each. Anchoring the menu is the return of the $1 Value Bean & Cheese Burrito.
May 29, 2026
Antojo Expo’s Growth Honored by Magazine
Congratulations to Antojo Industry Expo, which was honored by Trade Show Executive magazine in March for being among the top 50 fastest growing trade shows in the United States.
May 26, 2026
7 New MICHELIN Stars in Mexico
The Mexican culinary scene is shining brightly once again. The MICHELIN Guide, a global benchmark for culinary excellence, has unveiled its 2026 selection for Mexico, and with seven new MICHELIN Stars, three Green Stars, 16 Bib Gourmands, and 31 rest
May 26, 2026
Guzman y Gomez Chain Closing U.S. Locations
After six years competing with other Mexican restaurants in the United States, Guzman y Gomez is throwing in the towel. The Australia-based fast casual chain announced May 22 that is is ceasing its U.S. operations "with immediate effect." The chain h
May 22, 2026
Lulú Martínez: What Matters in the Vineyard is the Emotion, the Tension, and the Elegance
Some people enter the world of wine for academic reasons or for status, while others are already part of it purely by instinct, even if they don’t yet have the technical knowledge to explain it. In the case of María de Lourdes Martínez Ojeda, wine di
May 22, 2026
Mexican Wine Industry Meets Next Week
In a country where culinary tradition is deeply rooted in gathering, conversation, and celebration, Mexican wine is beginning to establish itself not only as a quality product but also as a cultural, economic, and tourism-driven force with its own di
May 19, 2026
The Philosophy of Chef Israel Aréchiga: “You don’t need someone to translate the dish”
Many chefs say they became interested in cooking when they were children, but few can match the youthful career launch of Mexican Chef Israel Aréchiga: He was just 13 years old when he enrolled in a technical school for food and beverages in Mexico C
May 19, 2026
Yes We Can… Order Tacos: Obama Makes Surprise Stop at Austin Taco Joint
Imagine looking out the window and seeing a former president getting out of a car and strolling toward the front door of your restaurant.
May 18, 2026
Read About Plant-Based Menus, Frozen Drinks, Bad Reviews in MayJune Issue of el Restaurante
Wondering what to do if your restaurant gets a bad review online? Or do you want to tap into the plant-based trend, but from a Mexican/Latin perspective? You can read about those topics, and others, in the May/June issue of el Restaurante magazine.
May 13, 2026
Texas Restaurant Association
Tapas Competition Offers Trip to Mexico
Do you think you’re skilled at making tapas? Then consider competing in the Lone Star Tapas Showdown at the Texas Restaurant Show, June 12-13 in San Antonio.
May 11, 2026
The Chile Chicuarote: A Local Favorite Gains Steam with Mexico President’s Plug
When I first wrote about chile chicuarote in 2023, it was virtually unknown outside of San Gregorio Atlapulco, a pueblo in the southern part of Mexico City, where it has been exclusively cultivated for centuries and probably since prehispanic times.
May 7, 2026
Last Latin-Concept Chef is Out: Curate Chef Departs America’s Culinary Cup
After advancing all the way to round 9 of America's Culinary Cup, Chef Katie Button’s run came to an end on April 29. The chef/owner of Latin-inspired Curate in Ashville, South Carolina was eliminated during the “World Cuisine” challenge that asked t
May 7, 2026
Restaurants Care Fund Offers $5,000 Grants
Are you the owner of a restaurant in California and need some financial help? The California Restaurant Foundation (CRF) has announced the launch of the sixth annual Restaurants Care® Resilience Fund with $1,280,000 in grants to be awarded in 2026. B
May 6, 2026
From the Heart of Michoacán: A “Carnitas Circus” Travels Through America
Food businesses choose different paths to expansion, but few take the route of Carnitas Carmelo: When the owners decided to grow the carnitas business north of the border of Mexico, they created a kind of gastronomic circus that crosses the United St
May 5, 2026
