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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
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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
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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
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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
World Cup Webinar Helps Restaurants Understand Guidelines
The World Cup will present an important opportunity for Mexican restaurants that want to show the game. This webinar, hosted by el Restaurante magazine on April 30, 2026 and sponsored by the California Milk Advisory Board, provided viewers guidance o
Apr 30, 2026
Mundo Mezcal Returns to Mexico City in October
Interested in learning about the agave industry from within its home territory? Then consider attending Mundo Mezcal on October 16-18 at the Gardens of the Campo Marte Restaurant in Mexico City. This will be the second edition of the event, which dre
Apr 28, 2026
Meet César Sánchez, the Opera Singer Who Owns a Taqueria
There are countless stories about people from various professions eventually opening restaurants, but have you ever read a story of an opera singer opening a taqueria? Well, you’re about to.
Apr 28, 2026
Curate Chef Advances to Round 9 of America’s Culinary Cup
After completing challenging tasks in Episodes 7 and 8 of America’s Culinary Cup, only five chefs of the original 16 remain in the running to win the $1 million prize in the cooking competition series hosted by former “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi. A
Apr 24, 2026
Who Needs a Menu When You Have a Nose? Tia Rosa Campaign Tests Aroma Menu Concept
Everyone knows that well-prepared Mexican food smells great, but normally restaurants use descriptive menus to help customers choose. That concept changed in mid-April at Lucky Taco in Vancouver, British Columbia. The popular taqueria partnered with
Apr 22, 2026
Huapanguero: Forget Standardization
In the life of a restaurant, there are stories that simmer in the kitchen and others that unfold quietly, amid decisions, unexpected events, and the constant reading of the customer. At Huapanguero, that balance has a name: its manager and partner, w
Apr 20, 2026
Hoppi Cat: The Art of Brewing Freedom
Jorge Vázquez, founder of Hoppi Cat in Mexico City, says his restaurant was born out of a passion for beer and fermented beverages. It is a space where food and drink must reach perfection, and where every detail is designed to offer a complete exper
Apr 17, 2026
México de Mis Sabores: World Cup Watchers to Dine on Regional Mexican Cuisine
In the summer of 2026, Mexico will not only welcome soccer lovers from around the world—it will invite them to sit down at the table. At Campo Marte, an event venue in Mexico City, chefs and cooks will prepare traditional regional cuisine for thousan
Apr 16, 2026
Vinexpo Americas 2026 to Unite Winemakers in Miami
Vinexpo Americas 2026 will bring together key wine-industry decision-makers from across the continent in Miami on April 29 and 30. Held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the event will bring together Vinexpo Americas, Be Spirits, and Be No under
Apr 16, 2026
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
Dine Latino Restaurant Week to Feature 300+ Restaurants
Looking for a way to bring more customers into your restaurant? Sign up for Dine Latino Restaurant Week! This year the event, which is hosted by the Latino Restaurant Association (LRA), runs form May 12 through May 24.
Apr 15, 2026
4 Mexican/Latin Restaurants Star on List of Chicago’s Best Restaurants
Congratulations to Cariño, Birrieria Zaragoza, Mariscos San Pedro and La Chapparita — the four Mexican/Latin entries on TimeOut Chicago’s list of 28 Best Restaurants in Chicago.
Apr 15, 2026
New Date for World Cup Webinar, Panelists Announced
Heads up! The date for our webinar about how Mexican restaurants can take advantage of the World Cup has changed. Now the event will be April 30 at Noon Central (10 a.m. Pacific.).
Apr 14, 2026
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Two Paths to the Mouth: A Dentist Becomes a Chef
In a vineyard kitchen, time is measured differently. Not by the clock, but by the patience of the fire, the aging of the wine, and the memory of flavors. There, amid vineyards and long silences, Chef David Quevedo Olvera, current executive chef at Vi
Apr 13, 2026
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Just One MexLat Chef Left: Button Heads to Week 7 of America’s Culinary Cup
Episode 6 of America’s Culinary Cup is in the books. And Chef Katie Button of Curate in Asheville, North Carolina, is the lone chef from a Latin-inspired restaurant still vying for the $1 million prize in the cooking competition series hosted by form
Apr 10, 2026
CaliTacos Adds Two Franchisees in Arizona
CaliTacos, the fast-casual concept known for authentic street-style tacos, is growing across Arizona with the announcement of two newly signed franchise agreements and the recent opening of its Maryvale location.
Apr 8, 2026
Megas Yeeros Launches Heat-Treated Al Pastor
Megas Yeeros has launched the Heat-Treated Gyros product line in the United States, including Al Pastor Gyros, ideal for Mexican restaurants that want to improve speed, simplify operations, and expand their menus with new offerings while maintaining
Apr 6, 2026
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
12 Mex/Lat Restaurants, Chefs Named James Beard Award Nominees
el Restaurante congratulates the 12 Mexican/Latin-themed restaurants and outstanding chefs who advanced from the semifinal round to join the list of nominees in the James Beard Foundation’s 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards. The winners wil
Apr 1, 2026
