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News About Mexican/Latin Restaurants from el Restaurante Magazine
April 10, 2026
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12 Mex/Lat Chefs, Restaurants are 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. Read More
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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 meandering conversation. Read More
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Chef Richard Sandoval Talks the Future of Global Hospitality
Few chefs have shaped modern Mexican cuisine on a global scale quite like Richard Sandoval. Read More
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Just One Mex/Lat Chef Left: Button Heads to Next Episode 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 former “Top Chef” host Padma Lakshmi. Read More
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Boost Your Bar's Bottom Line with Smart Price Setting, Standards
Nicholas DeFilippo is careful when he determines how much to charge for a new cocktail at Salazar in Cincinnati, where he is the bar manager. He adds up the cost of all the ingredients in the cocktail, from the spirits to the mixers to the garnishes, and divides that total by a predetermined percentage, typically between 18 percent and 20 percent. Read More
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Boga Taco: Founder Starts Over After Clash with 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. Read More
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Webinar: Is Your Restaurant Ready for the World Cup this Summer?
The biggest soccer tournament in the world is coming to the United States this summer, and el Restaurante magazine, the Latino Restaurant Association, and the California Milk Advisory Board want to help your restaurant make the most of the tournament. Read More
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CaliTacos Adds 2 Franchisees in AZ
CaliTacos, a 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. Read More
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Tight Bubbles, Good Supply: Why Mineragua is Trending in Mexican 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. Read More
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Avocado Group, 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. Read More
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V&V Supremo, 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 were honored in separate competitions. Read More
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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. Read More
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