Hospitality industry in San Antonio looking to hire; 2-day job fair begins Tuesday
San Antonio has a large hospitality industry with a countless number of hotels, restaurants and bars and as we continue to return to a sense of normal following the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a huge need to fill jobs.
Where you can score 5-appetizer Super Botana pack, gallon margaritas
SAN ANTONIO โ Canโt decide between quesadillas, poppers, chicken fingers, flautas and chips and dip for the game? Mi Familia at The Rim and Mi Tierra at Market Square have you covered with their Super Botana pack. Each Super Botana pack includes:6 beef quesadillas6 flautas5 chicken tenders8 poppersGuacamoleSalsaQuesoTortilla chipsDipsYou can pick up the pack to-go or order delivery via DoorDash for $27.95. To wash it all down, Mi Tierra and Mi Familia at The Rim also offer gallon margarita kits, too. To pre-order, call (210) 225-1262 or email guestservice@lafamiliacortez.com, and for more information visit the La Familia Cortez website.
Tamales kits available starting Friday at Mi Tierra + Mi Familia at The Rim
SAN ANTONIO โ Want to make tamales but donโt want the hassle? Grab a tamalada kit from Mi Tierra and Mi Familia at The Rim this Friday and make them at home with your family - the easy way. The tamalada kits will be available beginning this Friday through Dec. 20. Each kit makes dozens of tamales and comes in both chicken and pork flavors. Watch the video above for tamales tips from none other than the 2020 Tamal Instituteโs chef Cariรฑo Cortez.
As seen on SA Live - Friday, August 21, 2020
SAN ANTONIO โ Today at 1 p.m. on SA Live, a wrestling star in the San Antonio area, a TV host tells us about his reality show premiere, Get Fit Friday and pizza comes to Historic Market Square! Share your side-by-side photos on the @SALiveKSAT Facebook and Twitter pages, and donโt forget to follow us on Instagram! A brand new Elder Eats airs today with a new pizza spot at Historic Market Square! Or maybe just a city favorite spot that now offers pizza... Mi Tierra is serving up slices! Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.
As seen on SA Live - Friday, July 24, 2020
San Antonio โ Weโve got plenty of cocktails, but donโt worry, we havenโt forgotten about the kids! Itโs a fun Friday on SA Live! This weekend is also National Wine and Cheese Day so, weโre talking about a popular combo that has already sold out on originalhousewine.com and putting our wine and cheese knowledge to the test. SA Live airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, your smart TV or your smartphone.
Prickly Pear Pina Colada
SAN ANTONIO โ The iconic Mi Tierra and brand new Mi Familia are back open and ready for summer. Theyโre serving the meals and cocktails that San Antonio loves. Theyโve made some changes with COVID-19 but the one thing that hasnโt changed is the great tastes and recipes. They are highlighting the Pina Coladas, which include flavors like, strawberry, horchata, mango, and of course the traditional. If you want to see more of what theyโre offering right now, check out their website or jus give them a visit.
Mi Tierra restaurant closes Friday after employee tests positive for COVID-19
SAN ANTONIO โ The iconic Mexican restaurant Mi Tierra closed Friday night after a team member tested positive for COVID-19. According to the restaurantโs Instagram account, the employee was last at the restaurant on Monday. Out of an abundance of caution, the restaurant closed temporarily so that it can be re-sanitized and to contact other team members who may need to be tested. โFortunately, our daily protocol of temperature checking and completing a COVID-19 health survey for each team member has allowed us to make this an isolated issue. We will continue to require masks, encourage social distancing and regularly sanitize our dining rooms,โ the post said.
Mi Tierra making big changes to keep customers safe as it prepares to reopen Wednesday
SAN ANTONIO โ Some big changes are in store at Mi Tierra as staff members work to get the restaurant as clean as possible before reopening on Wednesday. Gerardo Carbajal, manager of Mi Tierra, said the building has been cleaned from top to bottom. "If you come to Mi Tierra, you see we're known for all the decorations and the culture that goes through the walls of Mi Tierra. Instead, customers will find a QR code, where they can access the menu through their smartphone. All these steps are to help protect customers in what the restaurant owners are calling the new normal.
Mi Tierra making big changes to keep customers safe as it prepares to reopen Wednesday
Mi Tierra making big changes to keep customers safe as it prepares to reopen WednesdayPublished: May 18, 2020, 6:24 pmSome big changes are in store at Mi Tierra as staff members work to get the restaurant as clean as possible before reopening on Wednesday.
Mi Tierra is selling โFiesta Survival Kitsโ for the Fiesta-deprived
SAN ANTONIO โ Mi Tierra is trying to console San Antonio by selling โFiesta Survival Kitsโ after the cityโs biggest party was postponed due to the coronavirus crisis. With Fiesta postponed to Nov. 5-15, La Familia Cortez Restaurants is offering meals at a time when the city would normally be preparing for the 11-day, citywide party. โThe phrase โFiesta responsiblyโ has taken on a whole new meaning this year,โ the restaurant group said in a news release. KSAT celebrates with rebroadcast of 2019 paradesAs a way to give locals a short break from the pandemic, KSAT12 will be rebroadcasting last yearโs Fiesta parades on the days they would have occurred this year. Related:Community gallery: Show us your Fiesta wreathCommunity gallery: Show us your Fiesta hatsCommunity gallery: Show us your past Fiesta medalsMi Tierra opens new pop-up shop at The RimCheck out more Fiesta coverage at ksat.com/fiesta.
Mi Tierra opens new pop-up shop at The Rim
A local restaurant that has been selling household essentials amid the COVID-19 pandemic has added a new pop-up shop on the North Side. Mi Familia De Mi Tierra pop-up shop is now open at The Rim. The shop will offer an array of items like toilet paper, fresh produce, sanitizing wipes and more. (Mi Tierra pop-up shop) (KSAT)Operation hours for the shop are the same as the Mi Mercado pop-up shop. The shops are open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.(Mi Tierra pop-up shop) (KSAT)
One stop grocery shop
SAN ANTONIO โ Mi Tierra is offering an alternative to grocery stores. They have made their own pop-up grocery store, with curbside delivery! Some of the items they are offering include fresh tortillas, and โparty packsโ at the bar. If you want more information on Mi Tierra and the services they are offering, check out their website.
0.5K, a โfun-(not)-run,โ taking place at Market Square for National Margarita Day
SAN ANTONIO โ National Margarita Day is a day for slow-sipping. To honor the chill holiday, La Familia Cortez, the family behind Mi Tierra, La Margarita and Pico de Gallo, is hosting a Margarita Y Musica 0.5K at Market Square on Saturday. The family is calling it a โfun-(not)-run,โ and thatโs because a short stroll will lead to five mini-margaritas from each La Familia Cortez restaurant. Where to grab a margarita in San Antonio on National Margarita DayTicket prices are $25 for one runner or $40 for two, and they can be purchased online. Packets, including a race map, can be picked up starting at 4 p.m. at La Margarita, 120 Produce Row.
LeBron James, Danny Green, other Lakers players hit up Mi Tierra after win against Spurs
SAN ANTONIO โ First, it was the Lakersโ (unfortunate) win against the Spurs, then, it was โTACO TUESDAY" at Mi Tierra. That was the post-game celebration for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers after the team beat the Silver and Black 114-104. A Twitter video posted by user @Ooh_rhiann shows James, ex-Spur Danny Green, other Lakers players and their entourage at Mi Tierra in the wee hours of Tuesday morning. LeBron James and fellow Lakers party at San Antonio bar after winโTACO TUESDAY," James yells, seemingly at the top of his lungs, as the group leaves the iconic Tex-Mex eatery. LeBronโs big fourth quarter leads Lakers past struggling SpursA hostess who answered the phone at Mi Tierra early Tuesday morning confirmed that Lakers players dined at the Market Square restaurant after midnight.
RECIPE: Pecan Praline Crepes
SAN ANTONIO โ National Pecan Praline Day falls on Saturday, June 24, this year. To celebrate, Mi Tierra Cafe and Bakery is sharing their iconic recipe for Pecan Praline Crepes. The Pecan Praline is the number one-selling item at Mi Tierra's bakery. For more information on Mi Tierra and how to order gift baskets of pecan pralines, visit their website, or stop in to try their Pecan Praline Crepes. For the GarnishIngredients:1 cup of candied or pecan praline choppedSliced StrawberriesCajeta or Chocolate SauceDirections:Roll each crepe and fill with the whipped cream mixture.