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News About Mexican/Latin Restaurants from el Restaurante Magazine
February 27, 2026
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Chef Diana Davila from Mi Tocaya to Compete on 'America's Culinary Cup'
A new cooking competition series premiering Wednesday, March 4 on CBS will feature Chicago’s Diana Davila, chef/owner of acclaimed Mi Tocaya Antojeria, who will be competing with 15 other elite chefs for $1 million — the biggest cash prize ever awarded the winner of a TV cooking competition. Read More
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Ask Pepe: The Power of a Burrito
In the restaurant business, there are countless strategies to keep things running smoothly—marketing plans, employee training, supplier relationships, cost control systems. But after decades in this business, I’ve come to believe that one of the most powerful tools we have isn’t a spreadsheet or a slogan. It’s a burrito. Read More
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L.A.'s Casa Vega Celebrates 70 Years with the 'Ray Vega Patio'
Casa Vega, a historic Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles opened in 1956, will soon unveil The Ray Vega Patio — a new, 3,000-square-foot expansion honoring founder Rafael “Ray” Vega, Jr., and commemorating 90 years of Vega family restaurateurs in Los Angeles. Read More
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New Opening Round-up: Funky Frida's, Camello Among New MexLat Spots in Arizona
Arizona diners craving Mexican- and Latin-inspired food now have even more destinations that will satisy their culinary cravings with the recent openings of restaurants that offer options ranging from casual to elevated cuisine. Read More
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Rreal Tacos Expanding to Florida
Rreal Tacos, a multi-unit taqueria based in Atlanta, Georgia, is expanding to Florida. The company has acquired the former Haiku American-Asian Fusion restaurant in downtown Tampa, marking Rreal Tacos’ first Florida location. Read More
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What are the Best Wines, Beers and Spirits Coming Out of Mexico? Check Them Out
Are you wondering what great liquor is coming out of Mexico these days? You can learn about the best Mexican wine, beer and spirits by paying attention to the Mexico Selection by CMB, a competition that awards silver, gold and “Grand Gold” medals to the products with the greatest technical precision and sensory expression. Read More
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Six Tips for Creating a Restaurant that Welcomes People with Disabilities
Brittany Dejean remembers well the first time she went to a restaurant with her father after he was paralyzed in a car accident. She was 13 or 14 years old. “The waitress looked at me and said, ‘What does he want to eat?’” says Dejean, now a public speaker who specializes in getting people comfortable working with individuals with special needs. “I remember thinking, ‘That is so weird. Why is an adult asking me what my dad wants?’ Then I realized she was uncomfortable. She wouldn’t really look at my dad.” Read More
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New Competition will Honor Cider, Perry
For the first time in Mexico, cider and perry have their own specialized platform. Copa Kallisti 2026 is the first national competition dedicated exclusively to cider, perry (pear cider), and their derivatives, with the aim of promoting their culture, raising quality standards, and recognizing the producers who are transforming the craft beverage landscape in the country. Read More
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My Favorite Recipe: Bernice Reyes, Acapulco Restaurante Mexicano
When Maria and Jesus Leon opened their first restaurant in December of 1996, their goal was to bring a real taste of Mexican food as it’s found in Mexico to suburban Minnesota. With that goal accomplished, they moved on to other neighborhoods and today own seven locations in the Twin Cities area — all owned and operated by members of the Leon family. Read More
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