Visit Newport News is thrilled to announce the city’s first-ever Hispanic Heritage Restaurant Week, taking place Sept.15-29. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, this two-week event will showcase the robust flavors and culinary traditions of the city’s Hispanic-owned eateries.
Residents and visitors alike are invited to explore a variety of delicious offerings at a discount, which celebrate the diverse cuisines from across Hispanic cultures. Whether you’re craving authentic tacos, empanadas, or innovative fusion creations, participating restaurants will be serving up something special for everyone.
“This is a unique opportunity to support our local businesses while experiencing the rich cultural heritage of the Hispanic community through food,” said Desiree McDaniel, Tourism Manager with Visit Newport News. “We are proud to celebrate the contributions of Hispanic chefs and restaurateurs who make our city’s culinary scene so diverse.”
Fourteen Newport News restaurants and one food truck are participating with discounts on menu items that showcase Hispanic cuisine from across Latin America and beyond. Click here to see the deals offered by these participating restaurants:
- Catrin Cantina
- Cazadores Mexican Grill
- Chihuaua’s
- El Rey Tequila
- Guapo’s Mexican Grill
- Jose Tequila’s
- Juan’s Mexican Café and Cantina
- La Parrilla Mexican Grill
- La Poblanita Food Truck
- Michoacana La Mexicana
- Peruvian Charcoal Chicken and Wings
- Plaza Azteca (Jefferson Ave. only)
- Sabor Latino Cuban & Peruvian Cuisine
- Salsa’s Mexican Grill
- Tres Borrachos Mexican Grill & Cantina
Be on the lookout for our Restaurant Week contests on our Visit Newport News Facebook and Instagram pages. To enter, simply follow our pages, like our contest posts, and comment with your favorite Hispanic dish. Twelve lucky winners will be selected randomly to receive a gift card to a participating restaurant. Winners will be announced on Monday, Sept. 30, and gift cards can be picked up at the Newport News Visitor Center, 13560 Jefferson Ave.
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed annually from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Americans whose roots trace back to Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. As of 2020, the Hispanic population of Newport News was 9.9 percent. Click here for more information about National Hispanic Heritage Month activities in the city.