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How To Have the BEST Lunch Break Ever at Amigo
Let’s face it. The work week can be tough! When you’ve got your nose to the grindstone, it’s important to have things to look forward to AND to take a break every day so you can recharge, and return to the office or workspace fueled and ready to tackle the latter part of the day. […]
6 Reasons to Make Amigo Mexican Restaurant Your Valentine’s Date Spot
Valentine’s Day is a special time for you and your boo, but what will you do this year to celebrate? We’ve got 6 reasons why you should bring your date to Amigo Mexican Restaurant this year, and it all begins with the right appetizer. 1– Guac Your Valentine’s World Reason one is you can start […]
Films to Pair with Your Tacos To Go
In an effort to fuel your love for delicious Mexican takeout while also inspiring your appreciation for Mexican culture, we’ve put together a little list of film suggestions to pair with your favorite tacos to go. Some are old and some are new, but they’re all a great way to spend a night in! 1– […]
At Amigo Mexican Restaurant Tacos are Our Love Language
At Amigo Mexican Restaurant Tacos are Our Love Language As we all know, February is the month of love. Valentine’s Day has a tendency to bring into view the people and things we care about the most. Many of us who are in romantic relationships probably encounter circumstances in which we wish our partners could […]
5 Amigo Dishes You Should Try
If you’re a Chattanooga local, odds are you’re an Amigos fan too. Delicious, authentic Mexican food, drink deals, happy hour steals– where the cheese dip flows freely and Dollar Taco Mondays are the highlight of an otherwise tough day. When you frequent a local restaurant, it’s easy to slip into a comfortable ordering routine. After […]
Thirteen Ways to Eat Queso: Number 9 Will Surprise You!
Spanish for “cheese,” queso is common in Mexican dishes. Queso Fresco (“fresh cheese”) is perfect for Mexican cooking because the milkiness that comes from being made from raw cow milk offsets the heat from spices. That quality also balances the richness of other dishes, activities, and matters of serenity. 1. Fill a Piñata with Queso! Traditionally […]
Celebrating Mexican Christmas Traditions and Food
Have you ever wondered what Mexican Christmas traditions are like? In America, Christmas is a time when we gather with friends and family to give thanks for our blessings and reconnect. Usually, we reconnect around the dinner table and observe annual traditions kept alive from generation to generation. In Mexico, the food and traditions may […]
Santa Wants Amigos This Christmas
Forget the cookies and milk, leave Santa the gift that’s on the top of his list… Amigos! Stand out from the crowd of sugar cookies and leave the big guy a special Christmas treat. Queso Dip Snow isn’t Santa’s favorite white stuff… queso is! It’s rich, warm, creamy, and the perfect midnight snack for Santa. […]
Dia de los Muertos
Question: What do marigolds, butterflies, and skulls have in common? You guessed it – Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos! Here are 10 fun facts about Dia de los Muertos you should know. It is thought that this observed holiday was inherited by the Aztecs in ancient Mesoamerica. The holiday is on November […]
How Well Do You Guac?
¡Hola, amigos! Guess what this Saturday is?? It’s one of our favorite holidays of the year! No, not Cinco de Mayo, though we love it too. Okay, we’ll go ahead and give you a hint. It starts with guaca- and ends with -mole. Yep, it’s National Guacamole Day and we couldn’t be more ready! We’re […]