One of the best parts of my job is the travel. This is especially true any time we head south of the border to Mexico. Even if I didn't have Mexican heritage in my blood (my grandmother was from Mexico), I'd still feel drawn to its sweeping landscapes, authentic culture, incredibly friendly people, and of course, its tequila.
We burn through a lot of tequila at our restaurants. We pride ourselves on sourcing the finest liquors—and some of the purest tequila on the planet comes from the state of Jalisco, Mexico. That’s where our trip took us this year. We visited distilleries to sample tequilas straight from the barrel before heading back to Guadalajara to explore the shops of Tlaquepaque and meet some with old friends. Here’s a quick glimpse at the good times that Old Mexico has to offer.
Mexico seems so close to us Texans, but the real deal is a world away from what we're used to, and has a special place in my heart.
We work with several destilerías, but they all share our passion for craftsmanship and the beautiful culture behind this spirit.
We work with several destilerías, but they all share our passion for craftsmanship and the beautiful culture behind this spirit.
Tequila production in the state of Jalisco surpasses industry alone. It's an ancient practice that has shaped the history, culture, and cuisine of this beautiful place.
Tequila production in the state of Jalisco surpasses industry alone. It's an ancient practice that has shaped the history, culture, and cuisine of this beautiful place.
We take pride in shaping authentic environments at our restaurants, which means we need to source decor from authentic origins. Some call it shopping. I call it creating.
We take pride in shaping authentic environments at our restaurants, which means we need to source decor from authentic origins. Some call it shopping. I call it creating.
Photography by Steve Schwartz.