News About Mexican/Latin Restaurants from el Restaurante Magazine

May 3, 2024


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What's the Average Price of a Margarita in a Mexican Restaurant?


Margaritas are giant sellers in Mexican restaurants. The tequila, lime and orange liqueur concoctions are on the menu of nearly every Mexican restaurant with a liquor license. What’s the average menu price for a margarita? And how are prices for margaritas set? We decided to figure that out. Read More

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Mexican Food Truck Chef Makes List of LA "Rising Stars"


“In a city full of storytellers, for L.A.’s hospitality professionals, it isn’t just about what is on the plate or in the glass. It’s about using California’s coveted ingredients to weave a more intimate narrative and to share those stories with guests and peers."  Read More

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25 Years of Los Arroyos: "I gave them something good"

Los Arroyos, one of Santa Barbara's most famous authentic Mexican restaurants, turned 25 years old last month. On March 4, they sold tacos at rock-bottom prices and churros to celebrate the anniversary. Read More

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Chef Carlos Gaytan's Paseo Debuts in Downtown Disney


Disney visitors and locals alike can now savor authentic Mexican fare in three new restaurants from Chef Carlos Gaytán set in Anaheim’s Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. Read More

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Do You Make Great Salsa? Get Rewarded for It!


Great salsas are part of great dining experiences in Mexican restaurants. For the second consecutive year, we are partnering with Sammic to uncover great salsa recipes through the el Restaurante Sassiest Salsa Contest. Read More

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The Story Behind Alta Baja Market's Pozole Brülée


Delilah Snell, owner of Alta Baja Market in Santa Ana, CA, recently shared this story about how one of their popular desserts came about. Read More

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Mexican Spirits are Focus for Rising Star Bartender


Max Reis’s career in the restaurant industry started rather inauspiciously at age 14, when he started working at a local bakery in Napa, California. A move to attend art school took him to Los Angeles at 17, where he joined a band, worked at Century City’s RockSugar, and learned about mixology from the restaurant's cocktail consultants. Read More

Major Mexican Wine Tour Hits Texas Starting Today


Texas restaurant owners will enjoy a parade of the best wines from Mexico during a wine tour organized by La Competencia Imports. The tour includes events in Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth and Dallas. Read More

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Chicago's "Mexican Food Route" Starts Today


The Consulate General of Mexico in Chicago, in partnership with Visit Mexico, will celebrate Mexico Week in Chicago from May 3-12, 2024, kicking off just in time to coincide with this year’s Cinco de Mayo festivities. Part of the fun is a map of authentic Mexican restaurants in the city. Read More

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Mezquité and Mezcaleria Debut in San Antonio’s New Pullman Market


Mexican food is playing a starring role in creating a multi-faceted experience at Pullman Market, the new 40,000-sq.ft food-focused space from Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group that opened on April 23 in San Antonio, Texas. Read More

Tijuana Flats Closes 11 Locations, Declares Bankruptcy


Tijuana Flats, a fast-casual Tex-Mex restaurant founded in 1995, is entering a “new chapter” in its existence, according to a company press release. Read More

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Registration Open for Texas Restaurant Show


The Texas Restaurant Show, July 13-15, 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

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Mexican-inspired Products Make List of FABI Favorites


Each year, the Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards® program celebrates groundbreaking products shape the future of food and beverage and set new standards for innovation and excellence in the industry. Read More

Green Certified Tex Mex Connection Celebrates Earth Day

The family-owned Tex Mex Connection in North Wales, Pennsylvania, is certified by the Green Restaurant Association. The restaurant’s menu of fajitas, nachos, and other favorites and the house margaritas have made the restaurant a draw since its debut in 1984, but it’s what it does to help the environment that makes it so worthy of recognition on Earth Day. Read More

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Chipotle Opens First Location in Middle East


Chipotle Mexican Grill has opened its first location in the Middle East. The location in Kuwait City held its official grand opening on April 23. Read More


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