A Love Story Amid the Mexican Restaurant Boom in New York

Imagine if, thanks to a spur-of-the-moment decision, your destiny changed your life forever: you write to a colleague on Instagram, invite yourself on a trip to his home country to try his food, and not only do you end up marrying him, but you also end up owning your own business together. Read More

Webinar Posted: What You Need to Know About Immigrant Workers

Mexican restaurants employ many immigrant workers, and that fact presents a special challenge in today's environment. This webinar offered guidance to restaurants on dealing with ICE raids and otherwise addressing issues related to the employment of immigrant workers. Read More

The TACO STOP: Perseverance Leads to USA Today "Best Restaurant" Nomination

You’ve probably had dreams that you think are impossible to achieve because you believe they are too far out of reach. The case of The Taco Stop in Ft. Collins, Colorado proves that even if you start small, you can achieve big goals with perseverance and hard work, “rain or shine,” as they say. Read More

Enrique Olvera Shares Taco Recipes in New Cookbook

Chef Enrique Olvera has won international acclaim for fine dining Mexican cuisine at Pujol in Mexico City, and now he has turned his attention to tacos in Sunny Days, Taco Nights, published by Phaidon Press. Read More

Just in Time for Cinco: Fun Facts About Papel Picados!

Did you know that the colorful papers that often hang from ceilings and decorate walls at Mexican restaurants have a fascinating, centuries-old story to tell? Read More

From Vineyard to Table: Organization Raises Profile of Women in Wine

In recent decades, we have witnessed a significant change, with women bursting onto the wine scene with passion, knowledge and determination, leaving their mark at every stage of the process, from the vineyard to the glass. Read More

Roosters Tacos & Tequila Launches Franchise Program

Roosters Tacos and Tequila, an independent Mexican restaurant in Mobile, Alabama, is seeking franchisees. Read More

Vinícola Cielo: Raising the Profile of Mexican Wine

To describe the Vinícola El Cielo is like being under an infinite sky, the vineyards unfold like a green dream, the breeze caresses the leaves, while the golden clusters shine in the evening light. Read More

Art, Cheese & Wine Fest Debuts

Fans of great Mexican cuisine and art can look forward to new event: The International Festival of Art, Cheese and Wine, which will take place from May 22 to June 8 in Tequisquiapan in the Mexican state of Queretaro. Read More

Free Registration for el Restaurante Readers at Texas Restaurant Show

Good news, registration is open for the 2025 Texas Restaurant Show, and readers of el Restaurante can register at no cost. The event is July 20-21 in Houston. Read More

Put Your Salsa Recipe to the Test for a Chance at $750 and a Sammic Immersion Blender

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! Read More

The March/April Edition of el Restaurante is Now Available!

Good news! The March/April edition of el Restaurante has been published. This issue is packed with articles, including guidance on making memorable Margaritas; ideas for amazing empanadas, such as the Quesa-Birria Empanada from Chica in Las Vegas; and

great ways to incorporate rum into a Mexican/Latin bar menu. Read More