April 9, 2026

REMEMBER: Space is limited for your FREE $1,200 package for DINE LATINO RESTAURANT WEEK promotion! SIGN UP EARLY!

Your restaurant. 300+ others. 20+ countries. One map.

DINE LATINO Restaurant Week is back — May 12–24, 2026. This year we’re bringing together 300+ Latino-owned restaurants from across the Americas on one platform and one interactive map. We’d love your restaurant to be part of it.

What you get (completely FREE — a $1,200 value):

✔️ Your restaurant on the official DINE LATINO interactive map

✔️ Your country’s flag on your map pin — your country, front and center

✔️ Featured across our media and social campaigns

✔️ Social media spotlights across DINE LATINO + LRA channels

✔️ Listed alongside Michelin-recognized and Eater-featured restaurants

226 restaurants joined last year. We’re growing to 300+ and spots are limited.

Questions? abril@latinorestaurantassociation.org

FIFA 2026 Is Coming: Complete the LRA Survey for a Chance to Win $100!

The Latino Restaurant Association is conducting a special survey and readiness analysis to help our members prepare for the FIFA World Cup 2026 — one of the biggest opportunities for restaurants in Los Angeles and beyond!

This exclusive program is a member-only benefit. All LRA members will receive a separate email with their official FIFA Readiness Package.

As a thank you for participating, members who complete the survey will qualify for a chance to win $100 CASH.

Not yet a member? Don’t miss out — scroll down to join the LRA today and be part of this exciting initiative!

COMPLETE THE SURVEY

Welcome to the LRA familia, Thirsty Bastard Water!

We’re excited to have you as part of our growing community of innovators and industry leaders.

Thirsty Bastard Water is redefining hydration with its premium quality, bold branding, and strong presence across key markets. Known for its crisp taste and standout packaging, the brand has built a loyal following and continues to expand its reach in the beverage space.

For restaurants, this is a great opportunity to elevate your beverage offerings with a product that not only delivers on quality but also resonates with today’s consumers. Adding Thirsty Bastard Water to your menu can enhance your brand image while increasing your beverage sales.

Interested in bringing Thirsty Bastard Water to your restaurant? Contact lilly@latinorestaurantassociation.org for more information and learn how to get started.

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Webinar: Take Advantage of the World Cup

The biggest soccer tournament in the world is coming to the United States this summer, and el Restaurante magazine, the Latino Restaurant Association, and the California Milk Advisory Board want to help your restaurant make the most of the tournament.

We are hosting a complimentary webinar on April 21 at 3 p.m. Central (1 p.m. Pacific) that will help Mexican/Latin restaurants prepare for the World Cup. The webinar will offer guidance on:

Getting properly licensed to show World Cup games on your screens
Technical advice on becoming a sports-friendly restaurant
Tips for setting up World Cup watch parties in your restaurant
Help on finding and securing sponsorship partnerships
Suggestions for promoting to soccer clubs and other potential viewing groups
Guidance on getting the word out through advertising, public relations and social media
Suggestions for game-day food and drink specials
Information about other World Cup support from the Latino Restaurant Association

Don’t miss this complimentary event that will help you take full advantage of the World Cup this summer! The event is free, but registration is required.

Click here to register today.

Spheres of Sustainability Summit - The Power of Mass Transit

The Hispanic Coalition of Small Businesses (HCSB) welcomes Illary Archilla as this year’s Chair of the 2026 Spheres of Sustainability Summit: The Power of Mass Transit in Sustainable Communities. Illary also lends her expertise and passion for community involvement as an HCSB Board Director.

📝 April 22, 2026

🕗 8am-12pm

📍DoubleTree by Hilton Pomona, 3101 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, California 91768

Join us for a dynamic event where transportation, sustainability, innovation, and small business leadership converge to drive the next generation of clean infrastructure.

This summit will spotlight:

✅Strategic partnerships advancing sustainable mass transit

✅ Equitable access to infrastructure investment and procurement

✅ Deployment of cleaner, smarter mobility systems

✅ Innovation accelerating transportation transformation

✅ Clear pathways for small businesses in next-generation infrastructure

Learn more about Illary at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iarchilla/

Stay tuned as we announce more of our distinguished panelistsand speakers.

Step into a powerful day designed to energize your body, sharpen your mind, and uplift your spirit, while networking & creating wealth.

Ready to recharge, reconnect, and rise?

This dynamic, high-energy experience puts your physical, mental, and emotional well-being at the center of your success. Because when you feel your best, you perform at your best — in business, at home, and in life.

Dive into interactive workshops, energizing wellness activities, complimentary health screenings, and a powerful live panel with medical experts who are here to inform, inspire, and empower you. You won’t just leave motivated — you’ll leave equipped with real tools you can start using immediately.

When your body is strong, your mind is clear, and your heart is supported, you lead boldly, make confident decisions, and build lasting prosperity — for yourself and for the people who count on you.

Your wellness is your power. And your power creates wealth.

Applications are now open for the BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program, supporting small businesses committed to the advancement of women.

Apply at bmo.com/grantprogram

Read it Now: The Mar/Apr 2026 issue of el Restaurante magazine is here!

Enjoy articles about how to price your cocktails, succeed with brunch, and grow your own herbs. Plus read how the bartenders at Don Artemio Restaurant in Ft. Worth dress up their cocktails and what Richard Sandoval thinks young chefs will face in the future.\

Click here for the "flipbook" version, which is beautifully designed and looks like a print magazine

Click here for our easy-to-read Web-Optimized version, which works great on your computer, tablet or phone

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We hope you enjoy this issue as much as we enjoy bringing it to you!