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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
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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
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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
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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
Jose Manuel Alarcon
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
Tight Bubbles, Good Supply: Why Mineragua Is Trending in Mex Cuisine
In the world of gastronomy, there are ingredients that often go unnoticed but are essential to the entire dining experience. Mineral water is one of them. And at a time when many brands are competing to dominate the table—especially in Mexican cuisin
Mar 31, 2026
Boga Taco: Founder Starts Over After Clash with Business Partners
Some stories are told aloud: grand openings, awards, growth. Others are lived in silence, amid difficult decisions, sleepless nights, and the determination not to let go of what one knows they’ve built with their own hands.
Mar 31, 2026
Hispanic Food Companies V&V, Vilore Honored for Excellence
V&V Supremo, a family-owned Chicago company rooted in authentic Mexican cheesemaking traditions, and Vilore Foods, a San Antonio based distributor of Hispanic food and beverage products including brands like La Costeña, Jumex, and Totis, recently wer
Mar 31, 2026
Avocado Group, Chef Pati Jinich Create Recipes to Fight Diabetes
The trade organization Avocados From Mexico is teaming with Mexican Chef Pati Jinich and the American Diabetes Association in an effort to fight diabetes in the Hispanic population.
Mar 31, 2026
Goya Donating 1 Million Pounds of Food
In celebration of its 90th anniversary, Goya Foods will host Goya Gives Day on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 — the 90th day of the year — with a nationwide day of service and philanthropy. Through its Goya Gives initiative, the company will donate 1 millio
Mar 27, 2026
Mi Tocaya & Curate Chefs Advance to Round 5 of America’s Culinary Cup
Two chefs representing Mexican/Latin restaurants held on to advance to Week 5 of America’s Culinary Cup, the new cooking competition series hosted by former “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi.
Mar 26, 2026
Luz Hernandez
Malva and Valle: Two Chapters in Roberto Alcocer’s Narrative
Some chefs simply follow recipes; others create a language. For Chef Roberto Alcocer, cooking is not merely a craft: it is a way to tell his personal story and, at the same time, to rethink how Mexican cuisine is understood both within and outside th
Mar 26, 2026
Amid Gardens, Beer, and Rock Music: Beer Fest 2026
Looking for a business-related excuse to visit Mexico this spring? If you feature Mexican beer in your restaurant, a visit to Beer Fest 2026, to be held on May 1 and 2 at Jardines de México in Morelos, may be worth the trip. It promises to be an expe
Mar 26, 2026
Northgate Market Launches World Cup Campaign
Northgate González Market, which has 46 stores in Southern California, has launched “Familia Fútbol,” a campaign leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup that celebrates the culture, cuisine, and passion for soccer. The launch event, held on Wednesday,
Mar 25, 2026
Two Mexican/Latin-inspired Chefs Advance in America’s Culinary Cup
There are two left! Of the 16 chefs who were featured on the March 4 premier of America’s Culinary Cup -- a cooking competition series hosted by former “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi -- three were representing Mexican/Latin restaurants. Those 16 origi
Mar 24, 2026
