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Dine Out at Abuelo’s Any Thursday in July and Help End Childhood Hunger

Funds Raised During Abuelo’s 30^th Anniversary Celebration Each Thursday in July

Support “No Kid Hungry” to Help End Childhood Hunger in America

LUBBOCK, Texas – July 1, 2019 – In America, one in six children lives with hunger. This July, Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant is making every meal count by joining thousands of restaurants nationwide to raise funds for No Kid Hungry. Famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, Abuelo’s is celebrating the restaurant’s 30^th anniversary with drink specials, fun and prizes each Thursday in July while also giving guests a chance to fight childhood hunger.

On Thursdays all month long, guests who join the restaurant’s birthday celebrations held at any of its 37 locations can donate $5 to No Kid Hungry to spin a prize wheel for a chance to win free made-from-scratch appetizers, authentic Mexican entrees, tasty desserts, delicious queso and stylish Abuelo’s swag. Guests who want to help end childhood hunger in America can also donate to No Kid Hungry at Abuelo’s without spinning the prize wheel — the choice is theirs.

“Giving back to our community is a core part of our culture at Abuelo’s,” said Bob Lin, President. “We sponsor and participate in charitable programs nationwide, and we’re proud to work with No Kid Hungry again this year to celebrate a major anniversary. Abuelo’s worked with No Kid Hungry to mark our 25^th anniversary. With our guests’ help, we hope to raise even more funds this year to help kids facing hunger here in America.”

Funds raised support No Kid Hungry’s work to connect vulnerable children to effective nutrition programs like school breakfast and summer meals, creating partnerships that work to identify and break down barriers to giving children access to meals. Learn more at NoKidHungry.org.

About Abuelo’s

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in a true Mexican courtyard atmosphere. Abuelo’s has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America’s top overall restaurant chains in four consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock Texas, the company currently has 37 full-service restaurants located in 13 states. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.

About No Kid Hungry

No child should go hungry in America. But 1 in 6 kids will face hunger this year. No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger through effective programs that provide kids with the food they need. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization working to end hunger and poverty.

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Partnership with Coleman Natural Leads to Two New Summer Menu Items

LUBBOCK, Texas – May 16, 2019 – Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine, is pleased to announce the introduction of No Antibiotics Ever, 100% vegetarian fed chicken to their menu. The better tasting, better-for-you protein, is now available across all U.S. locations.

 “Our obsession with providing the best ingredients for guests to experience the unique flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine is a prerequisite for any partnership with a food supplier,” said Robert Lin, President and Chief Executive of Abuelo’s. “With the right partner in place, we can now offer new options that feature juicy and delicious clean label chicken.”

Dedicated to providing fresh, health-conscious Mexican cuisine, Abuelo’s has built a partnership with Coleman Natural in order to source the highest-quality chicken raised with No Antibiotics Ever and fed a 100% vegetarian diet with no animal by-products. Coleman’s industry-leading “Farm-to-Fork” program employs a responsible animal-care program and ensures complete traceability through every aspect of production and processing.

Abuelo’s has 37 full-service restaurants located in 13 states – all of which are now serving their new premium, No Antibiotics Ever chicken. Customers can experience it for themselves in Abuelo’s fajitas, salads and specialty chicken entrées. Abuelo’s will be featuring even more chicken-based specialties in its summer menu to highlight this premium product.

Abuelo’s dedication to excellent food and service has secured a ranking as the #1 Mexican Restaurant in America since 2006. Their addition of premium chicken is part of Abuelo’s continuing commitment to provide healthy and delicious menu options for restaurant-goers who can’t always find a good choice due to allergies, dietary preferences or a lack of creative and flavorful options.

About Abuelo’s

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding fosod and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in a true Mexican courtyard atmosphere. Abuelo’s has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America’s top overall restaurant chains in four consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock Texas, the company currently has 37 full-service restaurants located in 13 states. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.

About Coleman Natural

Coleman Natural has been a pioneer in premium No Antibiotics Ever meats, part of a legacy of quality that stretches back to 1875. Decades ago, when the majority of meat producers were ramping up the use of hormones and antibiotics to pump out more pounds at lower costs, Coleman Natural was among a handful of visionary companies that stuck to keeping things simple. They believed in raising animals without using drugs for growth promotion, and putting forth the extra effort to keep them healthy without relying on antibiotics.

Coleman Natural works with family farmers throughout the country who share a conviction to provide premium No Antibiotics Ever meats. Today, the pioneering spirit of Coleman Natural is available to foodservice operators exclusively through Sysco, with premium Chicken and No Antibiotics Ever chicken and turkey options.

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America’s #1 Rated Mexican Chain Opens in League City

Abuelo’s is opening at Pinnacle Park

LUBBOCK, Texas (June 19, 2018) – Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, famous for its authentic, made-from-scratch, Mexican cuisine, is celebrating the opening of its second location in the Houston area. The newest restaurant is opening at Pinnacle Park, located at 2505 South Gulf Freeway, League City, Texas.

The first 50 guests who are lined up on opening day, June 25, will receive a special “Tastes of Mexico” offer book that includes monthly coupons for free entrées from June through December. The books, which include offers valued at more than $125, will be given away starting at 11 a.m. Additionally, a raffle will take place on opening day, and 10 lucky guests will be chosen at random to receive enchiladas for one year*.

Abuelo’s has consistently been voted the #1 Mexican Restaurant in America by consumers since 2006, as published in the nation’s most respected consumer rating magazine. The restaurant’s fresh, made-from-scratch menu selections combine authentic standards with the rich, subtle flavors of coastal and interior Mexican cuisine.

“Abuelo’s is excited about our newest restaurant in League City,” said Robert Lin, president of Food Concepts International, Abuelo’s parent company. “We are thrilled to continue expanding Abuelo’s in the Houston market. We look forward to sharing our distinct flavors of Mexico with guests and being an active member of the local community.”

Abuelo’s League City restaurant will be open from 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For the latest news, rewards and special offers, join Mi Abuelo’s Rewards at www.abuelos.com/MiAbuelos. Also, be sure to follow Abuelo’s on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eatabuelos/ or like them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AbuelosLeagueCity to stay up to date on the latest news and promotions.

*Raffle winners will receive a gift card equal to the value of 52 enchilada plates

 About Abuelo’s

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in a true Mexican courtyard atmosphere. Abuelo’s has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America’s top overall restaurant chains in four consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock Texas, the company currently has 38 full-service restaurants located in 13 states. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.

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LUBBOCK, Texas – Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant is proud to once again be recognized as the nation’s top Mexican restaurant chain in a recent survey conducted by the leading national consumer rating magazine (http://www.consumerreports.org/restaurants/great-chain-restaurants). This is the fourth consecutive time since 2006 that Abuelo’s has ranked as the number one Mexican restaurant chain in the report that is released by the national publication.

The results were based on a nearly 70,000 subscribers reporting on 170,838 restaurant visits from mid-2015 to early 2016, rating the best/worst aspects at 238 restaurant chains around the nation.

Abuelo’s ranked highest in the Mexican dining category with a score of 85, based on rankings in food, menu variety, value, service and ambience. Abuelo’s score was the highest ranking given in the casual dining segment and compared favorably to scores given to higher-end restaurant concepts such Houston’s, Del Frisco’s Double Eagle, Morton’s and Mitchell’s Fish Market. Abuelo’s was also named as one of “10 Great Dining Picks” in the article.

“At Abuelo’s, our goal is to ensure our guests have an incredible experience when dining with us,” said Robert Lin, president of Food Concepts International, Abuelo’s parent company. “It is truly an honor to once again be ranked as the number one Mexican restaurant chain in the nation by this reputable publication. This is the fourth time in a row we’ve received this top ranking, and we are very thankful to our guests for giving us such high ratings. We also congratulate our operators and team members on achieving this recognition once again.”

About Abuelo’s

Since its first opening in 1989, Abuelo’s has consistently been on the leading edge of Mexican cuisine, combining menu creativity, outstanding food and beverage quality, colorful plate presentations and superior service in a true Mexican courtyard atmosphere. Abuelo’s has received national accolades as the top-ranked Mexican food restaurant and as one of America’s top overall restaurant chains in four consecutive biennial surveys by a leading national consumer rating magazine. Owned and operated by Food Concepts International in Lubbock Texas, the company currently has 38 full-service restaurants located in 13 states, and a fast casual Abuelo’s Taqueria, located in Lubbock, Texas. Abuelo’s currently has a location under construction in Katy, Texas that is scheduled to open in early 2017. For more information, visit www.abuelos.com or Abuelo’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/Abuelos.