News about the Mexican/Latin restaurant market from el Restaurante magazine.
Mexican/Latin Chefs on the Move
Chef Claudette Zapeda-Wilkins Opens Woman-Focused Eatery
The Mexican-born chef will highlight the work of women in her new San Diego restaurant, el Jardin Read More
Young Mexican Chef's Career Clouded by DACA Uncertainty
Alfonso Verdis arrived in New York at age 15 and now manages 60 employees, but his lack of papers could end his career here Read More
NY Chef Luis Arce Mota Opens Mexican Rest with French Touch
La Contene Oeste in Greenwich Village features dishes like Pollo Wellington Read More
Photo Gallery: Winners of Mex Restaurant Manager Contest
We are starting to receive selfies from the honorees of the 2017 el Restaurante Manager of the Year Contest, sponsored by Jarritos. Click Here to See the Photos
Mexican/Latin Restaurant News
Late Restaurant Owner's Salsa Spreading to Others
Don Luis has passed away, but his salsa is now ready for other restaurants Read More 
A $60 Taco? Truffles, Wagyu, Grasshoppers...Mmm!
Metro Detroit restaurant shows that tacos can be prepared at a whole new level Read More 
Oldest Mexican Restaurant in Portland Closes
After 60 years in business, the Original Taco House in Portland closed both of its locations on New Years Eve Read More 
Tortilla Flats Launches Make-at-Home Burrito Kits
Looking for a way to sell more burritos? Tortilla Flats is asking customers to make their own at home Read More 
East Pasadena Mex Restaurant Closes One Year Shy of 50
Sign says they lost their lease - couldn't the landlord have waited one more year? Read More 
Qdoba Sold to Investment Group
The fast casual chain sells for $305 million to Apollo Global Management Read More 
Newly Opened Mexican Restaurants Focus of Promotion
Owners of newly opened Mexican restaurants will be the focus of a special promotion in May sponsored by el Restaurante magazine. Read More 
Other Mexican/Latin Foodservice Industry News
Taco Chain 4-for-Life Aims to Help the Hungry
All restaurants feed people. This one feeds people who are seriously in need. Read More
Decision on Salvadorans Will Affect Latino Restaurants
Restaurant owners say it will be hard to replace Salvadoran workers who lose their Temporary Protected Status. Read More 
La Decisión Sobre TIPS Afectará los Restaurantes Latino
"Es bien difícil conseguir gente para trabajar en el restaurante, y esta decisión nos podría causar problemas Lea Mas 
Latino Restaurant, Bakery Owners Share Christmas Spirit
Giving away food is one way restaurant owners supported their community this past holiday season Read More 
Latinos Donan Comida en Navidad y Día de Reyes Magos
Restaurantes latinos ayudan a los vulnerables en Navidad Lea Mas  
el Restaurante Adds New Vendors to "Free Sample Center"
Check out the newest vendors offering free sample to el Restaurante readers, including Migliore Tomatoes, Industry Juice, and Tamale Tuckers   Visit the Sample Center
State Association News

California Restaurant Association Partners with First Data   
Members who switch to this credit card provider will get $100 Read More 
 

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