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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
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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
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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
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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
Price of a Bottle of Corona? Mexican Restaurants Add Just 36 Cents in Two Years
How much do Mexican restaurants charge for a bottle of Corona beer? The average national menu price for a bottle of Corona is just over $7 ($7.11, to be exact). That figure comes from an analysis in June 2026 by el Restaurante magazine that examined
Aug 12, 2026
Israel Soriano: Introducing the World to the Flavors of Querétaro
Israel Soriano doesn’t cook just to feed people. He cooks to preserve memory. Amid casseroles, native corn varieties, and recipes that seemed destined to be forgotten, he has built one of most solid culinary offerings in the Mexican state of Querétar
Aug 10, 2026
Su Plus Two: Wisconsin Fusion Restaurant Has a Mexican Soul
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced thousands of restaurants to close their doors, José Cisneros saw an opportunity where others saw uncertainty. His brother Joe was about to lose his job, José was working as a software programmer but wanted a more fle
Aug 4, 2026
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Founder of Mexican School of Sommeliers: Forget Memorization, Instead Tell the Story
In an era when knowledge is often measured by the number of diplomas earned or the number of wines tasted, Ricardo Espíndola effortlessly defies that logic. At 52 years old, with three decades dedicated to the world of sommelier culture, he stands as
Aug 4, 2026
Latin American Connection Grows at Texas Restaurant Show
The 2026 Texas Restaurant Show, July 12-13, reflected something increasingly important to the Texas restaurant industry: the deep connection between Texas, the U.S. Hispanic market and the broader Latin American hospitality community.
Jul 30, 2026
QDOBA Adding 100 Franchised Locations in Southeast and Northwest
QDOBA is expanding in opposite corners of the United States, the Southeast and the Northwest. The Mexican fast casual restaurant has signed two development agreements to open 50 new restaurants in Atlanta and Nashville, and a recent acquisition and e
Jul 28, 2026
Motor City Elote Pizza Takes Top Category Honors in Real California Pizza Contest
Chef Jimmy Henry of Jimmyhank Pizza in Harleysville, Penn. won the California Freestyle category and $5,000 prize in the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB’s) 2026 Real California Pizza Contest with his Motor City Elote pizza. The pie, inspired b
Jul 27, 2026
Jarritos Launches Big Digital Ad Campaign
Drinking Jarritos sodas is a popular way to cool down on hot summer days, and Novamex, the company that imports Jarritos, is stimulating sales of Jarritos with a big new digital ad campaign that started July 22 and will run through the end of August.
Jul 27, 2026
With Abuelita's, Owners Transitioned from TexMex to Homestyle Mexican
The cuisine at Abuelita’s, in Richmond, Virginia, is the everyday cuisine of Mexican homes. The menu features stews that simmer for hours, freshly made tortillas, mole prepared with patience, and recipes passed down from generation to generation.
Jul 24, 2026
Paz Austin: The Woman Who Changed the Conversation About Mexican Wine
For generations, Mexicans learned to look to Europe when they thought of wine. France represented tradition. Italy evoked the family dinner table. Spain spoke of history. Meanwhile, Mexico remained on the sidelines of that conversation, as if its win
Jul 22, 2026
Learn About Tortas, Mexican Craft Beer, and Hatch Chiles in the JulyAug Edition of el Restaurante
Are you taking advantage of the public's love of tortas? Learn how in the July/August 2026 issue of el Restaurante, which is now available! Other top stories include one about Mexican craft beer and its availability north of the border, the craze for
Jul 20, 2026
NEW CONTEST ALERT: $5K and a Custom Video Await the 2026 Independent Mexican/Latin Restaurant of the Year
Independent Mexican/Latin restaurants play a big role in their communities. They are essential meeting places for the community, important employers, and providers of great food. But they rarely get the recognition they deserve. A new contest co-spon
Jul 18, 2026
