Mi Famila Now Hiring!
Whether you are looking for an entry level opportunity, or would like to be a part of our Restaurant Management team, there is a place at La Familia Cortez Restaurants for you!...Read More
Mi Famila Now Hiring!
Whether you are looking for an entry level opportunity, or would like to be a part of our Restaurant Management team, there is a place at La Familia Cortez Restaurants for you!
Read More
La Familia Cortez
In 1941, Pedro and Cruz Cortez started a three-table café at El Mercado. Today, we're still providing great food, authentic culture and sincere hospitality. As the Cortez Family welcomes the third and fourth generations into the family business, we humbly continue our founders' commitment to our city and culture.
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Conchas For The Cure With Susan G. Koman
Join us at La Familia Cortez Restaurants in promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month. ...Read More
El Grito San Antonio 2019!
Join us at Market Square for a weekend of celebration on September 14 and 15....Read More
Our 2019 Fiesta medal is here!
Grab your sashes and start pinning, the La Familia Cortez medals are ready to be added to your collection of medals for 2019!...Read More
Come try our 2019 Fiesta Drink, Piñata Sunset!
Stop by Mariachi Bar and Viva Villa during Fiesta to try our 2019 Fiesta Drink, the Piñata Sunset! ...Read More
Fiesta De Los Reyes at Market Square
This is the ninth year the Rey Feo Consejo Educational Foundation and City of San Antonio partner to produce Fiesta de los Reyes at Market Square, a culturally-rich celebration featuring daily and...Read More
Margarita y Musica 0.5K
To all the slow-sippers and casual strollers, this race is for you. Grab your walking shoes and join us in celebrating National Margarita Day with a fun-(not)-run....Read More
Día de San Valentín at Mariachi Bar
Join us at Mariachi Bar on February 14 for a day of Amor y Amistad! We'll be offering a three-course meal and live music by strolling trios....Read More
Galentine’s Day at Viva Villa
Celebrate the month of amor at Viva Villa! Grab all your favorite girl friends and enjoy a painting class with food and cocktails!...Read More
La Familia Cortez to open new restaurant in The Rim
La Familia Cortez Restaurants has announced their plans to open the company’s fifth restaurant. Located in THE RIM at 18403 IH-10, San Antonio, TX 78257, the new restaurant will be La Familia...Read More
New Year’s Eve Celebración at Mariachi Bar!
Join us at Mariachi Bar as we celebrate and ring in the new year at our New Year's Eve Celebración!...Read More
Tamal Masa and Red Chile Pork Recipe
Make your own tamales at home with our tamales masa and red pork chile recipe! ...Read More
Join Chef Cariño Cortez for a Kids’ Tamalada at Pico de Gallo
Join Chef Cariño Cortez at Pico de Gallo to learn about the culinary cultural tradition of tamal making just in time for the holidays!...Read More
La Gran Tamalada
Join us at La Gran Tamalada for a cultural culinary tradition at Historic Market Square!...Read More
Dia de los Muertos at Market Square
El Mercado, the heart of Latino cultura in San Antonio, will come to life on Friday, November 2 to celebrate Dia de los Muertos....Read More
Oktubrefest at Market Square
Come join us Friday, October 12 from 4-10:30 p.m. at the Historic Market Square for the 1st annual Oktubrefest. ...Read More
Conchas for The Cure with Susan G. Komen
Join us at Mi Tierra Cafe in promoting Breast Cancer Awareness Month....Read More
Industry Night at La Margarita
Join us on Thursday, August 30 for Industry Night at La Margarita! This night is dedicated to San Antonio's hard working service industry community....Read More
Celebrate Restaurant Weeks with La Margarita!
La Margarita is participating in Culinaria's Restaurant Weeks! Stop by between August 11-25 and try our special three-course menu. ...Read More
National Tequila Day Ft. Beatriz Gonzalez
Celebrate National Tequila Day at Mariachi Bar on July 24 with artist Beatriz Gonzalez and Avión Tequila! ...Read More
Tequila Cured Shrimp Ceviche
Learn how to make this Tequila Cured Shrimp Ceviche at home for a perfect summer dish! ...Read More
San Antonio’s Commemorative Week
Join us at La Familia Cortez Restaurants to celebrate San Antonio's 300! ...Read More
Our 2018 Fiesta Medals are Here!
Our 2018 Fiesta medals are here and you can finally purchase yours in-store! ...Read More
Fiesta Medal Launch Party
Come Fiesta with the 2018 Battle of Flowers Grand Marshall!...Read More
Paper Flower Workshop at La Margarita
Join us at La Margarita Restaurant on March 8th for a paper flower workshop with Forever Petals by Vee as we celebrate International Women's Day!...Read More
Margarita Madness at La Margarita
Celebrate National Margarita Day this Thursday!...Read More
Spend Valentine’s Day With Us!
Enjoy the night with your loved one at any of our family of restaurants. ...Read More
Join us at Mariachi Bar for the Big Game!
Join us at Mariachi Bar for the Big Game on February 4! ...Read More
Chipotle Rubbed Prime Rib Recipe
We will be serving up our Chipotle Rubbed Prime Rib for the Mariachi Bar NYE Bash! Check out our recipe! ...Read More
La Gran Tamalada: Comida, Musica, Y Familia By Downtown San Antonio
Read the full article by Downtown San Antonio about what La Gran Tamalada is all about! ...Read More
Ring in the New Year at the Mariachi Bar NYE Bash
Join us at Mariachi Bar as we celebrate and countdown to San Antonio's tricentennial cumpleaños!...Read More
Chef Cariño Cortez will be Hosting a Kids Tamalada at Pico de Gallo
Join Chef Cariño Cortez at Pico de Gallo to learn about the culinary cultural tradition of tamale making just in time for the holidays!...Read More
La Familia Cortez Restaurants will be a part of Fantasyland at Milam Park
Join us for Fantasyland at Milam Park for some cookies and hot chocolate!...Read More
Mi Tierra Café & Bakery will be open on Thanksgiving Day!
Mi Tierra will be open on Thanksgiving Day with a three course meal! ...Read More
Join us for La Gran Tamalada at the Historic Market Square
La Gran Tamalada will be held in the Historic Market Square this year!...Read More
Pan de Muerto Recipe
Dia de los Muertos is here and we have the perfect recipe to make for the holiday! ...Read More
La Familia Cortez Named Grand Marshal for the Battle of Flowers Parade
This tricentennial, La Familia Cortez will be leading the Battle of Flowers Parade! ...Read More
Join us for a Kids Dia de los Muertos Sugar Skull Workshop
Join Chef Cariño Cortez in learning more about Día de los Muertos Holiday. Kids' ages five and up will be able to decorate their own sugar skull to take home, and learn more about the holiday...Read More
La Familia Cortez partners with Partida Tequila for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
We have partnered up with Partida Tequila to support their sponsorship of AVON 39 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!...Read More
Pico de Gallo Partners with DineTime
We are excited to announce that Pico de Gallo has partnered with DineTime to give guests the opportunity to reserve online. Skip the wait and download the DineTime app today! ...Read More
La Margarita Partners with OpenTable
La Margarita Restaurant partners with OpenTable for online reservations. Visit La Margarita's website to reserve today! ...Read More
Celebrate Freedom Fest at The Historic Market Square This Weekend!
It's a fiesta every year when La Familia Cortez Restaurants and the Historic Market Square celebrate Independence Day! ...Read More
Exclusive Patriota Bomb-Pop Margarita During Fourth of July Weekend!
This weekend La Familia Cortez Restaurants will have an exclusive Fourth of July feature, the Patriota Bomb-Pop Margarita! Show off your red, white, and blue pride with a cold, savory margarita. ...Read More
Recipe To Make Pecan Praline Crepes At Home!
Learn how to make delicious Pecan Praline Crepes at home! Chef Cariño Cortez walks us through step-by-step on SA Live KSAT this past week! ...Read More
Celebrate National Pecan Praline Day With Us All Week Long!
This "Dulce de Nuez" is freshly made everyday from our lovely candyman, Tereso! You can purchase our homemade, delicious pecan pralines at our panaderias. In celebration of this holiday we are...Read More
Learning to Make Tamales at the Guadalupe, Cortez Family Style
La Gran Tamalada at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on the city’s Westside is a tradition that dates back nearly a decade, but the dozens of families and friends who would turn out for the...Read More
Two Happy Hours We’re Loving Right Now
The afternoon isn’t yet dying, the sun not yet leaving when happy hour starts at Mi Tierra’s Mariachi Bar. But then you likely don’t really want to start drinking at 3....Read More
Small Three Table Restaurant Turns Into San Antonio Icon
It’s a story of the all American dream. Back in 1941, Pedro and Cruz Cortez opened a little restaurant. 75 years later, Mi Tierra Restaurant is an icon in San Antonio and the family business has...Read More
Rivard: Imagining San Antonio’s New Westside Story
The Cortez family knows how to throw a fiesta. That was evident Thursday night as 2,000 people brought El Mercado and the surrounding streets to life in a way too seldom seen in San Antonio. ...Read More
Photo Gallery: La Familia Cortez Marks 75 Years of Business
San Antonio’s Market Square was buzzing with chatter and mariachi music Thursday as La Familia Cortez celebrated their 75th year in business with una pachanga muy grande....Read More
San Antonio’s famous Mi Tierra celebrates 75 years
With mariachis, dancers, and a lot of proud San Antonians, legendary Mexican restaurant and bakery Mi Tierra celebrated 75 years on Thursday night....Read More
La Familia Cortez y Mi Tierra: Celebrating 75 Years as San Antonio’s Culinary, Cultural Gems
This year, La Familia Cortez Restaurants, which owns the iconic San Antonio restaurant, Mi Tierra Café & Bakery, turns 75 years old, and even now, beneath the technicolor Christmas lights and papeles...Read More
Mi Tierra Café: 75 años de sabor, trabajo y tradición (Fotogalería)
Llegar a los 75 años es, sin duda, una ocasión única de celebrarse. Por eso el restaurante Mi Tierra Café y Panadería, uno de los íconos gastronómicos de San Antonio, celebrará los suyos con...Read More
Striving Helped Establish San Antonio Restaurant Icon
The walls of San Antonio’s iconic Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery are cemented by the mortar of sacrifice, trust and an old-world work ethic that never dies....Read More
Family roots run deep as Mi Tierra celebrates 75 years at Market Square
September marks the 75th anniversary of Mi Tierra, a downtown staple. While it may be a place known for authentic Mexican food, the Cortez family, who owns the iconic restaurant, also works hard to...Read More
Meet SA’s First Family of Food
Angelica Cortez never planned on a career in her family’s restaurant business. But after a few years of living a different life on her own, she found her passion right back where she started — at...Read More
Keeping Up With The Cortezes
Even Michael Cortez, part of the growing family’s third generation, finds it challenging to map out everyone he is related to. ...Read More
Connection Through Comida | Cariño Cortez | TEDxSanAntonio
Third generation chef Cortez uses on-stage food preparation as a metaphor for understanding and preserving the culture of family, organization, and community....Read More
Join the La Familia Cortez Team
Much of our growth and success is attributed to the longevity of our loyal and dedicated Team Members. We have many career opportunities available within the MTC, Inc. family. If you are interested in growing your career and becoming a member of the La Famila Cortez team contact us today!
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