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Help Us Launch the el Restaurante Price Tracker
At el Restaurante magazine, we are developing a new quarterly report that will help Mexican/Latin restaurant owners track prices of the products they need, such as produce, meat and tortillas. Some of the data will come from the USDA and other data s
Feb 12, 2026
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Who Has the Best Mexican Wine List? El Mural de los Poblanos in Puebla, Mexico
El Mural de los Poblanos, an iconic restaurant in the capital of Puebla, Mexico, was honored for its outstanding selection of national wines in the Best Mexican Wine List program by the Guía México Gastronómico 2026. The award is sponsored by the Con
Feb 12, 2026
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Bird & Co.: Creativity in Motion, From the Taco Bar to Grocery Shelves
When Bird & Co. opened its doors in Portland, Maine, in 2019, it did so quietly, almost modestly. There was no sprawling menu, no grand opening spectacle—just ten carefully executed tacos, fresh tortillas, margaritas, and a clear sense of purpose. Se
Feb 9, 2026
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Hand-out Sotol Romo
Spotlight on Sotol: New Product Launched Super Bowl Week
The spotlight shone on what experts have called the third pillar of Mexican spirits when Sotol Romo launched last week as part of Super Bowl Week festivities in San Francisco.
Feb 9, 2026
Mexican Wineries Unite at Banorte Nación de Vinos 2026
More than 4,000 people and 85 wineries participated in Banorte Nación de Vinos 2026 on January 28 and 29 at Campo Marte in Mexico City. The seventh edition of this annual event brought together winemakers, producers, sommeliers, restaurants, and cock
Feb 6, 2026
Meggie Salgado: Mexican Congresswoman Mixes Politics, Hospitality
Good politicians and good restaurateurs have a lot in common. They remember names and faces, they listen, they try to take care of their constituents. Yet rarely does one person live in both worlds. Magda Erika Salgado Ponce, aka Meggie Salgado, is o
Feb 4, 2026
Report: Most Mexican Chains Shrank in 2025
The state of the restaurant industry is rough. That fact came into clear focus when we were researching this year’s Mexican Multi-Unit Report, our 13th. The primary indicator of the situation is that 26 of the top 50 chains closed more locations in t
Jan 30, 2026
Mexican Glassmaker Orion Trading Sold
Drinique LLC, has acquired Orion Trading, producer of a line of hand-blown recycled glassware and artisanal serveware.
Jan 27, 2026
47 Mexican/Latin Restaurants Among 2026 James Beard Award Semifinalists
el Restaurante congratulates these Mexican/Latin-themed restaurants named as 2026 James Beard Award Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists. These honorees join what the organization calls ”a constellation of James Beard Award–recognized leaders who
Jan 27, 2026
Chorizo, Mocktails, Salsa Secrets are Highlights of JanFeb Issue of El Restaurante
Wow, the January/February 2026 issue of el Restaurante is one of our best ever! It's packed with articles to help your Mexican restaurant: Trends in chorizo; salsa-making tips from a bona fide expert; our 13th annual Mexican Multi-Unit Report; how to
Jan 23, 2026
Put Your Salsa Recipe to the Test!
Are you proud of the salsa you make in your restaurant? Then put your salsa recipe to the test and enter the el Restaurante Sassiest Salsa Contest sponsored by Sammic!
Jan 23, 2026
Applications for LA Cocina Culinary Youth Training Program Open
Do you know a young person who would like a pursue a culinary career? Tell them that people ages 16 to 24 can now apply for LA Cocina de Gloria Molina’s free, five-week program designed to launch careers in the restaurant and hospitality industries.
Jan 20, 2026
“Ingredient Storytelling” and Shrinking Menus Among James Beard Chefs Predictions
What food, drink and hospitality trends will be heating up restaurants in the year ahead? The James Beard Foundation (JBF) wondered, too, and asked JBF-recognized chefs and restaurant owners to weigh in on 2026 trends. The following list includes som
Jan 13, 2026
Webinar: Preparing for ICE Escalation in 2026
The fear of federal border patrol actions against people of color gripped America in 2025, and it may get even worse in 2026. Law firm Monty & Ramirez LLP is hosting a webinar on Friday, January 16 at noon Central time on how employers should prepare
Jan 7, 2026
Dry January is Here! Try These 5 Mocktail Recipes
It’s that time of year when many of your customers plan to swear off alcohol—at least for the next month. According to The State Of Dry January 2025 report, the first nationwide survey to examine the trend, “Dry January has moved firmly into the main
Jan 6, 2026
It’s the Season for Rosca de Reyes: Are You Ready?
The Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings Bread) is a delicious ring-shaped cake enjoyed by Mexicans and Spanierds every January, specifically on January 6. It takes center stage on many tables and reminds people of the value of sharing.
Jan 5, 2026
Q&A: How Don Artemio Chef Launched New Concept Next Door
Don Artemio Restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas has wowed diners with upscale Mexican cuisine since 2022. Now the restaurant’s founder, Chef Juan Ramón Cárdenas, has opened Dos Mares right next door. The new restaurant is not just a casual extension of D
Jan 5, 2026
New Orleans' Barracuda: Maintaining the Neighborhood Feel Across Four Locations
Since its beginnings in New Orleans, Barracuda Taco Stand has been about more than just tacos and margaritas. It has created spaces where food, community, and ease come together naturally. With multiple locations and a reputation as a true neighborho
Dec 29, 2025
5 Rabanitos: The Founder's Son Prepares for the Next Decade
In Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, 5 Rabanitos has been, since 2015, a restaurant deeply rooted in memory, craftsmanship, and family. Ten years after its opening, the project is entering a new phase: generational change. Leading this process is Fernan
Dec 19, 2025
Mashable Ranks Top Mexican Restaurants in all 50 States
With all of the Mexican restaurants peppered throughout the United States, coming up with a list of the Top 50 isn’t an easy task. But it’s just what the folks at Mashable have done with The Best Mexican Restaurant in Each State ranking.
Dec 18, 2025
Taco Choza: Pre-Orders Help During Slow Winter Months
Taco Choza, a restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky that combines Mexican and Cuban cuisine, has typically experienced a drop-off in customers during cold weather months.
Dec 17, 2025
Comfort, Nostalgia Foods Top NRA’s 2026 Trends Report
The National Restaurant Association has released its 2026 What’s Hot Culinary Forecast, a sneak peek into the flavors and food items predicted to hit menus in the new year.
Dec 15, 2025
Sommelier Georgina Estrada Earns Women of Mexico Award 2025
Georgina Estrada, president of the Mexican Sommelier Association (ASM), has been recognized with the Women of Mexico Award 2025 by Concours Mondial de Bruxelles.
Dec 9, 2025
