Frozen Pipes Shut Down

La Fiesta in Denver

La Fiesta Restaurant in Denver has endured many challenges over its 60 years of existence, but it took deep freeze weather to shut them down Read More

7-11 Gobbles Up Laredo Taco Company

7-11 offers more than slurpies, of course, and now the company has sealed its quick service business by buying 204 convenience stores from Sunoco, a deal that includes all existing locations of Laredo Taco Company. Read More

Photo Gallery: el Restaurante Contest Winners

We love seeing the photos of our contest winners! Check out this selection from the Sassiest Salsa Contest sponsored by Sammic and the Manager of the Year sponsored by Jarritos. Read More

NRA Educational Foundation Offers Scholarships

Do you have an employee seeking to advance his or her career? Have them apply for the NRA scholarships. Read More

Charge for Reservations? Not Many Mexican Restaurants Do...But it Works

A survey by el Restaurante revealed that charging for reservations is not a common practice among Mexican restaurants – but those who do it say it works. Read More

New Opening Roundup: Delaware, Detroit, Folsom, CA

Read about the opening of Del Pez Mexican Gastropub, Nuevo Seoul, and Cantina Peregal. Read More

New Opening Roundup: Boca Raton and NY Upper East Side

Read about the opening of El Camino in Boca Raton and Soledad in New York's Upper East Side. Read More

Alert: el Restaurante is Going All Digital Starting with the Jan/Feb Issue!

Launching and operating a small business is like a microcosm of life. You’re excited about its birth, full of anticipation and confidence about what lies ahead, thrown by unforeseen roadblocks, proud of weathering challenges. Read More