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Tex-Mex restaurant Molina’s Cantina will celebrate its 85th anniversary on June 12.
What’s special about it?
To celebrate, each of its three locations will host celebrations with anniversary fiestas June 11-13, one-a-week summer deals and a look back at the family, staff and dishes that shaped the restaurant.
Fiestas will consist of:
A family affair
Molina’s Cantina was founded in 1941 by Raul and Mary Molina.
The Molina family said this anniversary is a tribute to their grandparents’ vision, their parents’ dedication and their customers and team members.
“Our grandparents started with a small restaurant and a lot of hard work, and somehow that grew into a place where generations of Houstonians have celebrated birthdays, first dates, family dinners and ordinary Tuesday nights,” said Ricardo Molina, grandson of Raul and Mary. “That means a lot to us. We know Molina’s doesn’t belong only to our family. It belongs to the staff who have given so much of themselves here, and to the guests who have made us part of their lives.”
The Tex-Mex spot serves dishes that can still be found on the menu today, including:
In addition to the traditional menu items, the restaurant has introduced new menu items and expanded its happy hour offerings.
