How can a dish that’s been around for hundreds of years be hitting its culinary peak right now? Let’s dig into why mole could be the next big, bold flavor to spice up your menu.
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TO GUAC OR NOT:
The power of a tableside experience
There’s something incredibly alluring about tableside guacamole. Consumers adore it and you can charge a premium for it. That said, not all establishments have the time, staff or space to do it right. And even though we can make the avocado part a lot easier, the extra effort that a tableside offering requires might take it off the table for you.
Read More3 Trends to Watch in 2024
It’s that time again. When industry experts make their predictions about which foods, flavors and consumer behaviors will take center stage. This year’s lists include everything from social media’s increasing influence on restaurant menus to the growing acceptance of lab-grown meats. (Oh my.) Here are the trends we think are worth paying attention to in 2024.
Read MoreCreating a Perfect Guacamole
While we consider ourselves Mexican food experts, we’re not the authority when it comes to defining the perfect flavor, texture and spice level of your guacamole. Like everything else on your menu, it’s simply a matter of personal preference. What we can share, however, is our formula for creating the perfect balance of flavor.
Read MoreThe Mexican Street Food We’re Loving Right Now
We are always on the lookout for the next big Mexican dish, and there’s one in particular that’s getting us excited. The tlayuda! Let’s dig in to get a better understanding of what it is, how it became so popular and why you’re going to want it on your menu.
Read MoreGive Your Menu More Avocado Love
America’s love for avocado just keeps growing and we couldn’t be more thrilled. To help you get more out of this ongoing trend — more diners, more purchases, more profits — we put together a list of top-rated LTO dishes. Not only are they full of simple avocado inspiration, we know your diners are going to love them.
Read MoreHot or Not?
When it comes to the latest food trends, you see the word “bold” everywhere. But what does it actually mean in terms of the flavors consumers are craving? Hot? Spicy? Or something different altogether? We looked into this flavorful descriptor to get a better sense of what bold means for you and your menu.
Read MoreScience, Psychology or Something Else?
Comfort food has become a big topic in the food industry. Everything from bold twists on traditional dishes to the rising popularity of old school supper clubs and retro cocktails. What is it about these comforting nostalgic foods that draw people in? It started with the pandemic, but what does the ongoing popularity mean for you and your menu? We set out to better understand the allure of all things starchy, fatty and wonderfully delicious.
Read MoreTex-Mex vs Mexican: What is the difference?
We get this question a lot and it’s a tricky one to answer. In part because there is no singular way to define Mexican food. The country itself is huge — the 13th largest in the world — with several distinct regions, cultures and cuisines that could all be classified as Mexican.
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