COVID Vaccine
We invite you to vaccinate against COVID-19 this Sunday June 6th from 9 am to 2 pm at La Margarita. Te invitamos a vacunarte contra el COVID-19 este domingo 6 de junio de 9am a 2pm en La Margarita....Read More
Your safety is our top priority
The health and well-being of our guests, team members, and our extended familias is our top priority. Although La Familia Cortez Restaurants have always operated with extremely high standards in food safety and cleanliness, we have increase these measures due to COVID-19.
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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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Mi Tierra Café y Panaderia Joins Breathe Puro San Antonio Campaign; Adds PureAware Technology to Co
Historic San Antonio restaurant chain joins ‘Breathe Puro San Antonio,’ a downtown program galvanizing restaurants and businesses to safely stay open for customers and employees by leveraging...Read More
At-Home Tamalada Kits Available as Part of 2020’s Virtual La Gran Tamalada
Join us for the virtual La Gran Tamalada this Saturday from noon-2:45 p.m. on Facebook live! Learn how to make tamales with step-by-step video tutorials. Pick up your tamalada kit from Mi Tierra Cafe...Read More
La Familia Cortez Community Health Program: Update COVID-19
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 virus. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, the following are the CDC recommendations...Read More
Dear Guests & Team Members
La Familia Cortez has been closely monitoring the evolving coronavirus situation. There is truly nothing more important to us than the health and safety of our guests at La Familia Cortez...Read More
Mexican Chocolate Tagalong Cheesecake Cake
The Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas (GSSWT) is partnering with La Familia Cortez to offer the public their favorite and beloved Girl Scout Cookies with a twist!...Read More
National Menudo Month
January is National Menudo Month but we celebrate all year long! Come warm up with a bowl of our delicious menudo, served 24/7!...Read More
December’s Featured Drinks!
Black Diamond and Maestro 75 featuring Maestro Dobel Tequila are the December featured drinks. Available at all La Familia Cortez Restaurants, be sure to get yours before its too late!...Read More
La Familia Cortez Restaurants Bonus Cards!
Purchase $50 in gift cards and receive a bonus $10 gift card on us! Celebrate the holidays the right way, give the perfect gift. The gift cards can be used at any La Familia Cortez restaurant....Read More
La Gran Tamalada
Join us at La Gran Tamalada for a cultural culinary tradition at Historic Market Square!...Read More
Mi Familia de Mi Tierra Grand Opening
Buen Provecho! Our newest restaurant, Mi Familia de Mi Tierra, is opening on November 19 at 11:30 a.m. Mi Familia will be open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with menus that reflect the most...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
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
Tamal Masa and Red Chile Pork Recipe
Make your own tamales at home with our tamales masa and red pork chile recipe! ...Read More
Tequila Cured Shrimp Ceviche
Learn how to make this Tequila Cured Shrimp Ceviche at home for a perfect summer dish! ...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
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
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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