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Cafe Rio Opens New Location in Town Where it All Started
Sometimes it's just good to be home! Cafe Rio, a Mexican multi-unit with nearly 150 locations, is opening its newest store in St. George, Utah, which is exactly where the brand was launched in 1997.
Jul 7, 2026
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Mi Cozumel: Sisters' Vision of Mexican Cuisine as a Sensory Experience
When Liliana Jaime envisioned Mi Cozumel, she wasn’t just thinking about tacos, margaritas, or eye-catching decor. She was envisioning an experience.
Jul 4, 2026
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Even Award Winners Aren't Immune: Chef Iliana de la Vega Closes Austin’s El Naranjo
A James Beard Award-winning chef is saying goodbye to the restaurant that brought traditional Mexican cuisine to Austin, Texas.
Jul 1, 2026
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Three Stars, One Milestone: Californios Becomes World's First Three-MICHELIN-Star Mexican Restaurant
At the MICHELIN Guide California ceremony in San Diego, California on June 24, 2026, Chef Val Cantú's Californios was awarded Three MICHELIN Stars, making history as the first Mexican restaurant in the world to earn the accolade.
Jun 30, 2026
Mexican Restaurant's Liquor License Suspended After Customer is Killed in Crash
It may be difficult to tell when a customer has had too much to drink, but an incident in Louisville, Kentucky in May 2026 shows how important it is to at least try to identify customers who should not be driving.
Jun 29, 2026
José Miguel Jáuregui: The Champion Sommelier Who Left the Countryside to Conquer the World of Wine
At times, the story of José Miguel Jáuregui Ramírez seems to go against the grain. He was born in Ahualulco de Mercado, a small town in Jalisco where career paths seemed predetermined: doctor, teacher, or priest. In that rural setting, surrounded by
Jun 25, 2026
On the Border Finally Gives Up
On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina has finally given up the fight to survive. According to a company press release, the Tex-Mex restaurant chain closed all of its remaining company-owned locations earlier in June and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Jun 23, 2026
New Latin/Japanese Fusion Spot Features Garden-to-Table Sourcing
Fusion restaurants are definitely on trend, and newly opened El Jardín in Cape Coral, Florida is mixing three ideas: Latin cuisine and Japanese cuisine, and garden-to-table sourcing.
Jun 22, 2026
José Miguel Jáuregui Wins Mexico’s National Sommelier Competition
On a day that brought together some of the country’s most prominent professionals and coincided with the celebration of International Sommelier Day, the Asociación de Sommeliers Mexicanos (ASM) held the grand finale of the 2026 National Sommelier Com
Jun 17, 2026
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Mexican and Latin Concepts Shine at 2026 James Beard Awards Ceremony
Two Mexican-inspired restaurants and a bar that pays homage to Latin culture were honored during the 2026 James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards ceremony on June 15 at The Lyric Opera House in Chicago.
Jun 17, 2026
‘Choose Mexican Wine’ Campaign Launched
Recognition of the quality of Mexican wine has been growing, and now the Mexican Ministry of Economy is working to expand that recognition with a new campaign: Choose Mexican Wine: Our Flavor in Every Glass. The campaign was officially launched with
Jun 13, 2026
CaliTacos Franchisees Add Locations
CaliTacos, the fast-casual concept known for its street-style tacos, continues to expand in Arizona as existing franchisees add locations.
Jun 10, 2026
Owners Severely Burned in Taco Truck Explosion
A husband and wife in Huntingdon, Tennessee were severely injured when their taco truck -- TNT Taco Truck -- exploded on June 4. Tim and Tiffany McPherson were airlifted to a hospital in Nashville with second- and third-degree burns. They will requir
Jun 8, 2026
"Golden Bowl" at Taco Bueno Delivers Free Tacos for a Year
Taco Bueno is introducing a new steak lineup and giving customers a chance to win free tacos for a year through a limited-time promotion rolling out in North Texas.
Jun 8, 2026
Five Mexican Restaurants Among North America's 50 Best
Not that long ago, Mexican restaurants would have been little more than an afterthought for critics selecting the best restaurants in North America. How things have changed! The entries on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026 include five acclaim
Jun 2, 2026
Meet Francisco Olachea: Mexican Spirits Expert Who Started with Beer
Nearly every young man loves beer, of course. But not many use beer to focus their career. That’s exactly what Francisco Juventino Olachea Martínez, a native of Colima, Mexico, did.
Jun 2, 2026
Mexican Restaurants Recognized in the Chicago Tribune's 2026 Food Awards
This year, the Chicago Tribune’s Critic’s Choice Awards recognized restaurants judges saw “as a collective of their people who have inspired us with their extraordinary culinary achievement through dedicated ethical work.” el Restaurante congratulat
Jun 1, 2026
Flamenco, Wine, and Lusitano Horses: First Real Vendimia Flamenco-Ibérica Event Scheduled for July
The grape harvest season in Querétaro continues to evolve, and with it come new initiatives that expand the state’s wine tourism experience with fresh narratives, aesthetics, and ways to celebrate wine. This year, Viñedos El Sueño contributes to the
Jun 1, 2026
Hot Head Burritos Founder, CEO Dies at 60
Ray Wiley, founder, president and CEO of Hot Head Burritos, passed away May 25 at age 60.
May 29, 2026
One Buck Burrito Back at Del Taco
Del Taco is launching the “Get A Lot For What You’ve Got” Value Menu featuring over 10 items starting at just $1 each. Anchoring the menu is the return of the $1 Value Bean & Cheese Burrito.
May 29, 2026
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
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
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
