News about the Mexican/Latin restaurant market from el Restaurante magazine.
Mexican/Latin Chefs on the Move
Mexican Rest. Owner's Project Pumps Up Margarita Profits
Bernie Garcia, president of Moctezuma's Mexican Restaurant, is launching his own orange liqueur for use in margaritas, and cool little mini bottles that hang off the glass.  Read More
Celebrity Chef José Andrés Serves 1 Million Meals in P.R.
This is a chef who is taking serious responsibility for feeding the hurricane victims on Puero Rico.  Read More
Mexican Chef Fights Invasive Fish by Putting it on the Menu  
Nobody wanted to eat the "Devil Fish," until Chef Lupita Vidal used it in a fish burger   Read More
Mexican/Latin Restaurant News
Dispute With Employees, Landlord Shuts Mexican Restaurant
The 88-year-old owner of Lupita's Mexican Restaurant decided to hand in his business licenses rather than fight employees and the landlord.  Read More
Latino Bakery and Cafe Grows With its City
El Sabor Latino Bakery and Cafe in Wheaton, Maryland is adding space and a tortilleria to match growing demand in its hometown.   Read More
Panadaria Latino Crece con su Ciudad
El Sabor Latino Bakery and Cafe en Wheaton, Maryland está agregando espacio y un Tortilleria para emparejar demanda creciente en su ciudad natal.   Lee Más
Mexican Restaurant Wins Best Take-Out in Ireland
Burrito Loco in Donegal, Ireland has been named the Best Take-Away restaurant in that country.   Read More
Agave Azul Will be Fifth Mexican Restaurant for Florida Owner
Juan Rios already owns four other Mexican restaurants in and around Orlando.   Read More
Londoners Get Excited about Guacamole and Tequila Bar
A tasty concept, featuring eight guacs and great tequila, is coming to London.   Read More
Latin-Influenced Restaurant Will Reflect "Real Oakland"
A new venture from three women raised in Oakland will show what the city really looks like   Read More
Taco Cabana Gets New President
Fiesta Restaurant Group, which owns Taco Cabana and Pollo Tropical, named Chuck Locke president of Taco Cabana   Read More
Other Mexican/Latin Foodservice Industry News
3rd Edition ServSafe Alcohol Online Course and Exam Launched
Is your staff up-to-date on how to safely serve alcohol? Make sure they are prepared by having them take the latest course  Read More 
Webinar About Social Media for Mexican Restaurants Online
Are you seeking to improve your restaurant's social media efforts? Then you'll want to check out the recording of last week's Social Media Webinar for Mexican Restaurants. Click here to view the webinar
el Restaurante 2018 Media Kit Available; "Who's Who" Planned
el Restaurante magazine is planning a new "Who's Who" in Mexican/Latin restaurants as part of changes to the editorial mix for 2018. Click here to learn more.
State Association News

Texas Restaurant Association Defends "Barbecue Bill"
The TRA is supporting a bill that eases some of the burden on restaurants serving barbecue   Read More




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