EL PASO, TEXAS (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 New Year’s Day in El Paso wouldn’t be complete without menudo, and Jalisco Caf\u00e9 is turning this tradition into a full-blown celebration. <\/p>\n
The local restaurant is marking what it calls World Menudo Day with a special giveaway for five lucky customers. <\/p>\n
For over 70 years, Jalisco Cafe in El Paso has been renowned for its authentic Mexican food, particularly its world-famous menudo, served every weekend.<\/p>\n
This decades-long tradition continues to draw people back year after year.<\/p>\n
This year, five customers win menudo for two, valid for 52 weekends in 2026.<\/p>\n
While locals have been registering for a chance to win since Thanksgiving, the five winners were chosen on New Year’s Day. <\/p>\n
KFOX14\/CBS4’s photojournalist Rudy Reyes got a look at what this tradition means for the community. <\/p>\n
WATCH:<\/p>\n
El Paso’s Jalisco Cafe celebrates World Menudo Day with free menudo for a year (Credit: KFOX14\/CBS4)<\/p>\n
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