DES MOINES, IOWA (September 5, 2024) — Each year Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15 and to kick off the 2024 celebration, 24 Des Moines area restaurants have joined the newly-created Iowa Latino Hospitality Council to launch the first annual Iowa Latino Restaurant Week. Created to help consumers explore the diversity and unique regional flavors of Latino cuisine, for eleven days the two dozen participating restaurants are offering pre fixe menus with two course lunches at 2 for $25 and three course dinners at 2 for $50.
“Iowa Latino Restaurant Week is not just about enjoying great food at a great price; it's about celebrating our culture and supporting our community," said Gloria Henriquez, President of the Iowa Latino Hospitality Council and owner/operator of Tullpa Restaurant in Des Moines. "We want everyone to explore the rich and diverse flavors of Latino cuisine and learn more about the traditions that make our food unique."
In addition to traditional favorites from the seven culinary regions of Mexico, Iowa Latino Restaurant Week guests will have the opportunity to explore flavors from Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, El Salvador, and more. The brand-new event encourages Iowans to share their experiences on social media using the hashtag #iowalatinorestaurantweek and will be automatically entered into a daily drawing for a $25 gift card from a participating restaurant.
Menus can be previewed on the events page of the Iowa Latino Hospitality Council. Participating Restaurants include: Blue Bean (both locations) Cancun (both locations), Ceviche Bar, El Barco, El Fogon (both locations), El Guacamole, El Toro Loco, Fiesta Mexican (West Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, Adel, and North Liberty), Flame Cantina, La Cuscatleca, Los Alegres, Malo, Margarita‘s, Mi Patria, Panka Peruvian Restaurant, Puerto Rico Restaurant, Roots 95 Craft Kitchen and Bar, and Tullpa Restaurant.
The Iowa Latino Hospitality Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering Latino hospitality business-owners and aspiring entrepreneurs through a comprehensive network of resources, education, and support. The organization is a standalone sister organization to the Iowa Restaurant Association and Iowa Hotel and Lodging Association. Visit: IowaLatinoHospitalityCouncil.com.
