The Power of Pop-Ups: Two Case Studies

Pop-up restaurants are a common way for food enthusiasts to get started in the business and for established restaurant owners to experiment with new options. Below are two case studies of pop-ups in the Mexican restaurant space. Read More

New Opening Round-up: San Francisco, Boulder, San Diego

Read about seafood spot Dos Pescados in San Francisco, the nixtamalization-focused menu at Cozobi Fonda Fina in Boulder, and the hangover-relief menu at Todo Pa' La Crud in San Diego. Read More

At Location Number 2 for Tu Asador, Process Rules

Tu Asador Mexican Steakhouse in San Antonio is opening its second location in September. The Gonzalez Martinez family are taking what they learned from the first location to ensure success at the second Read More

Really? Taco Bell in the Retirement Home Business?

Do people feel old after they eat a few Taco Bell Chalupas? Maybe not, but Taco Bell evidently thinks that lots of people want to experience – at least temporarily – what retirement feels like. Read More

New Rules Proposed for Protecting Workers Against Heat

Restaurant kitchens can get extremely hot, especially in the summer. According to the Department of Labor, heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. Read More

Texas Restaurant Show Starts Tomorrow!

The Texas Restaurant Show starts tomorrow, July 13! The three-day event will feature over 500 exhibitors and numerous education sessions. The event, hosted by the Texas Restaurant Association, will be held in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio. Read More

Jenny Martinez to Keynote Antojo Expo, Latino Food Summit Returns

The second annual Antojo Industry Expo is fast approaching, and key details are falling into place. A keynote speaker has been named, the Latino Food & Beverage Summit has confirmed, and more than 150 exhibitors have signed up. Read More

Jaleo Celebrates Summer with Sangria

Summertime is sangria time. And Jaleo by Jose Andres is celebrating with its Summer of Sangria promotion through July 31 with limited-edition sangrías and tapas specials at locations in Chicago, Las Vegas, and Washington, D.C. Read More

Happy 60th Birthday, Casa Carlos!

el Restaurante congratulates Casa Carlos and Cantina — the family-owned restaurant that Eduardo and Carmen Carlos opened in Marysville, California — on its 60^th birthday! 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