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.

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3 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.

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Creating 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.

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The 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.

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3 Things To Love About Hispanic Heritage Month

Diners are always looking for reasons to get together and try new dishes. What better way to draw them in than by celebrating the contributions Hispanic and Latino Americans have made on some of our favorite cuisines?

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Two Pepper Flavors We’re Loving Right Now

With global flavors becoming more mainstream, it’s no surprise the popularity of chile peppers continues to grow. These ingredients seem to be showing up on menus everywhere. What’s got our attention right now is the way ancho and pasilla peppers are making a splash in everything from condiments and marinades to entrees and desserts. What does this mean for you? We believe it opens up a whole new world of flavor opportunity to draw in more diners. Let’s dig in and see what makes these peppers so unexpectedly special.

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Give 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.

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Hot 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.

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Science, 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.

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