Three Mex/Lat Restaurants Garner James Beard Awards

The results are in…and chefs from two small but culinarily mighty Mexican restaurants that debuted in 2021 are new owners of prestigious James Beard Awards, as is the chef of a Peruvian spot that opened just last year. Read More

MexLat Cuisine Wins Big in Top 50 Restaurants List

Judging by the recently released list of the Top 50 Restaurants in the World, Latin food is king! Seventeen of the Top 50 serve Latin/Mexican cuisine. Here are the 17, from lowest to the highest ranked. Read More

Rubio's Closes 48 Locations, Files Chapter 11

Rubio's Restaurants, Inc. has announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. On June 1, Rubio's Coastal Grill closed 48 underperforming locations in California. Read More

New Openings Round-up: Pacific Northwest

The restaurant openings just keep on coming…today, we highlight new spots that recently debuted in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Read More

Former Portillos, Starbucks Exec Tapped to Lead Condado Tacos

Fast-growing Condado Tacos has appointed Derrick Pratt as the company’s next chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2024. Pratt, who previously was COO of Portillo’s, replaces Chris Artinian, who left the company in January. Read More

Culinary Institute Debuts Virtual Latin American Cuisine Summit

The Culinary Institute of America’s Latin American Cuisine Summit brings together a diverse audience of foodservice, culinary, and beverage professionals for culinary demonstrations, insightful discussions, and business inspiration and strategy — and it is now being offered as a virtual series for the first time in the program’s history.  Read More

Willy's Mexicana Grill Raising Funds for Boys & Girls Clubs

All kids deserve a safe place to hang out and caring mentors, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America provide that. Willy’s Mexicana Grill is supporting that organization for the ninth consecutive year.  Read More

New Mexico History Museum Seeking Memories of Restaurants

The New Mexico History Museum is looking for stories about notable New Mexico restaurants for a new exhibition showcasing the state’s historic or iconic eateries. And it wants your firsthand accounts. Read More

California's Ban on "Hidden Fees" is Around the Corner

As California’s new “hidden fee” ban approaches, restaurants and consumers are preparing for significant changes in how charges are presented and calculated. Read More

Do You Make Great Salsa? Get Rewarded for It!

If you make especially good salsa, we want to know about it! For the second consecutive year, we are partnering with Sammic to uncover great salsa recipes through the el Restaurante Sassiest Salsa Contest. Read More