HOLLISTER, Mo. — A local Mexican restaurant has been under new management for the past few months, and they are changing things up to reflect their Mexican and Puerto Rican culture.
The owners of El Patio Mexican Grill say their goal is to make the menu their own while staying true to authentic recipes and fresh ingredients.
“Everything is made fresh daily,” said Nidia Santos, owner of El Patio Mexican Grill. “The rice, the beans, chips they make as we go, the salsa, you need to try my salsa.”
Santos says she wants her menu to stand out, and not many people realize the scope of Latin cuisine, so their menu includes dishes with Puerto Rican influence.
“We have mofongo, carne frita which is there, like the traditional dishes from Puerto Rico,” Santos said. “And we have arroz con gandules and empanadillas.”
The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com
(Story by Bethany French, ozarksfirst.com)
2026 Arkansas Farm Families of the Year
One of Boone County's Most Wanted Has Missouri Connection
Missouri Department of Public Safety to Move Notification System In-House
Harrison 150 Celebration Underway
UA Northark Finalizes Degree Program with UAM
