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Mexican Craft Beer? Yes, It's Here!

Craft beer is a big seller in many restaurants, but Mexican restaurants haven’t had many options. Fortunately, that is changing – several breweries now offer lines of Latin craft brews. more »

Jun 6, 2013

Quinoa: Modern Menus Incorporate Ancient Grain

As the United Nations declares 2013 the International Year of Quinoa, this Latin American super food is getting global recognition and appearing in dishes of all kinds, including Mexican. more »

May 29, 2013

Smart Purchasing: Four Ways to Pump Up Profits

If your restaurant is like most, you probably are happy about every dollar left in your bank account at month’s end. Managing purchasing procedures can boost that total. We’ve uncovered four tips that any Mexican restaurant owner can quickly apply. more »

May 31, 2013

Compras inteligentes: Cuatro formas de aumentar los beneficios

Si su restaurante es como la mayoría, probablemente le hará feliz cada dólar que le quede en el banco a final de mes. La administración del proceso de compra puede aumentar esa suma. more »

May 31, 2013

5 Tips to Boost Your Take-Out Business

Mexican restaurant food is great for take-out, and millions of Americans know it. Here are five tips to help you maximize your take-out business, from setting up a devoted take-out space to using green packaging. more »

May 10, 2013

Up Close With...Zarela Martinez

Chef Zarela Martinez was recently inducted into the Who’s Who of Food & Beverages in America. el Restaurante Mexicano editor Kathleen Furore asked Martinez to share the story of her journey from Agua Prieta to New York City. more »

May 10, 2013

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Making Your Own Tortillas Entices Customers

Tortillas are a staple of your restaurant's menu, and making your own adds freshness and a little theater your customers will appreciate. more »

Feb 4, 2013

Mezcal on the Rise

Mezcal is no longer taking a backseat to tequila. Many Mexican restaurants are incorporating mezcal cocktails into their bar menus. Here are eleven mezcal cocktail recipes and a list of quality producers. more »

Mar 17, 2013

7 Social Media Tactics Every Mexican Restaurant Can Use

Social media is essential for success in the restaurant business, and many Mexican restaurants are doing things right. Here are seven tactics you can apply to your restaurant, from getting staff involved to promoting offers. more »

Mar 13, 2013

¡LATIN FOOD FEST!™ to Launch in San Diego

¡LATIN FOOD FEST!™ is a seven-city tour beginning in San Diego on September 12. The culinary extravaganza will educate palates and entertain patrons at 20 events, including Ultra-Premium Tequila and Rare Wine Tastings and chef benefit dinners. more »

Feb 24, 2013

7 Costly Buying Mistakes Mexican Restaurants Make

Do you trust your distributor too much? Forget to inspect deliveries? Pay top price for every item? These are just three of the common purchasing errors explained in this article. Read this article and save money! more »

Feb 10, 2013

Web Exclusive: Chef Spotlight - Ronaldo Linares

Chef Ronaldo Linares, who heads the kitchen at his father’s N.J. Cuban restaurant, shared two of his favorite recipes with el Restaurante Mexicano: Roasted Sweet Plaintains with Roasted Poblano Pepper Guava Sauce and Curry Adobo-Rubbed Flank Steak. more »

Dec 12, 2012

7 Tips for a Great Mexican Restaurant Website

At el Restaurante Mexicano, we’ve been having fun surfing the web looking for good Mexican restaurant sites. We found seven things that the best sites do well. more »

Dec 3, 2012 in Business Tips

Video: Mama Mexico's Guacamole

This video shows a server at Mama Mexico's in New York who really knows how to whip up a tasty guacamole! more »

Nov 22, 2012

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