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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
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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
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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
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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
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
