Our Commitment to Buying Local

We seek out local farms and producers for our products. We are doing this for several reasons:

• To use the freshest ingredients harvested at their peak of flavor; keeping us connected to the seasons.
• To support the local economy.
• It is consistent with our philosophy of building business through building a long term relationship with the community - putting a “face” behind the foods we consume.
• Buying produce from local growers reduces the environmental impact of transporting products.

Here are some examples of how we are achieving these goals:

• Working with Hardies Fruit & Vegetable Company we found several local farms that supply us with seasonal vegetables. Each season we will feature different fruits and vegetables from these farms. We make our fresh fruit margaritas from locally sourced seasonal fruits.
• The chicken in our Slow Roasted Natural Chicken is from Buddy’s Natural Chicken in Gonzales. It is a local farm that feeds the chickens natural grains and uses no antibiotics or other chemicals. The flavor of these chickens is fantastic – you can really taste the difference.
• The cheese in our Goat Cheese Enchiladas is from Mozzarella Company, a cheese manufacturer. These enchiladas have become a very popular item.
• Our tortillas are from Rudy’s and La Mexicana who makes their tortillas right here in Dallas.
• Our coffee and tea (for our Passion Fruit Iced Tea, too) is produced here in Dallas America.
• You will see more and more local products on our menu. The sweet potatoes for our chips are purchased from local growers when available. These products tend to cost more money so it is something we are doing selectively. We want to maintain our overall prices and value to our guests.