{"id":319031,"date":"2026-06-02T11:01:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:01:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/319031\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T11:01:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T11:01:26","slug":"molinas-cantina-to-celebrate-85th-anniversary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/319031\/","title":{"rendered":"Molina\u2019s Cantina to celebrate 85th anniversary"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTex-Mex restaurant Molina\u2019s Cantina will celebrate its 85th anniversary on June 12.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s special about it?<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Fiestas will consist of:<\/p>\n<p>Festive decorAll-day happy hoursRoaming mariachi bands from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.CakePhotodropsPrize giveawaysFrom June 1 to July 31, Molina\u2019s will also offer a special one-day anniversary deal each week that will be announced on the restaurant\u2019s <a href=\"http:\/\/email2.kimberlypark.com\/c\/eJwczD1uKyEQAODTQGnBwAxQULxm7zH8zDOyWVu7JCvfPkr6T1_LgdAK655tiMZBso70PWMRwYo1SsASSQLGmHoj74LH0kmPDAbIkLEWESzdXOAGPpH3vVJhUt48xiz9eH7efDxu9TX1M9_Xep_K_VOwKdiu67qN_Vz8_-D5KxRs8_UcO5-V9zV2VrDpI5d57f06lTf1NefXPtZnzDfX9beuXCsEFIPRenIFJXUWlyBYadDFBb2y54ZUWnKpld7J92gEvQOJEi1C0d8ZfgIAAP__uMFRRQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/email2.kimberlypark.com\/c\/eJwczMGOAiEMANCvGY6mLVDgwGEv_keBEokyY5TdiX-_ifeX13Jgj12MZgwRLCW0bG45No8RNRQQBlDnbAMsbJOXwNzIjExADAyI3hPyxQZp5BI7p5WL8ObgPmbR1-PzlNf9Uo9pHvm21vO92Z-Nrhtdz_O8dKlajuMLNrrO4zF2eVfZ19jFvHKZ567ne3NQjzl_97E-Yz6lru-4cq0UfAcf0bEtvieVbhMF7I2022BWdtI8l5ZsakWVnUbo3lnqsUf0VMxfpv8AAAD__8fHT1k\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> pages. Deals will include limited-time throwback menu pricing and buy-one-get-one deals.<\/p>\n<p>A family affair<\/p>\n<p>Molina\u2019s Cantina was founded in 1941 by Raul and Mary Molina.<\/p>\n<p>The Molina family said this anniversary is a tribute to their grandparents\u2019 vision, their parents\u2019 dedication and their customers and team members.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur 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,\u201d said Ricardo Molina, grandson of Raul and Mary. \u201cThat means a lot to us. We know Molina\u2019s doesn\u2019t 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Owners Raul and Mary Molina dressed up for the rodeo. (Courtesy of Molina's Cantina)\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2026\/06\/01\/426673.jpg\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\"\/>Owners Raul and Mary Molina dressed up for the rodeo. (Courtesy of Molina&#8217;s Cantina)Respecting the craft<\/p>\n<p>The Tex-Mex spot serves dishes that can still be found on the menu today, including:<\/p>\n<p>Old-Fashioned Chili con CarneEnchiladas de TejasThe Mexico City DinnerHandmade tamales<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Margarita flights at Molina's mix and match different flavors. (Courtesy Kimberly Park)\" src=\"https:\/\/communityimpact.com\/uploads\/images\/2026\/06\/01\/426687.jpg\" class=\"include_body\" onerror=\"this.src=\"\/>Margarita flights at Molina&#8217;s mix and match different flavors. (Courtesy Kimberly Park)Before you go<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the traditional menu items, the restaurant has introduced new menu items and expanded its happy hour offerings.<\/p>\n<p>Anniversary June 12<a href=\"http:\/\/molinascantina.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.molinascantina.com<\/a>Locations: 7901 Westheimer Rd., Houston &#8211; 3801 Bellaire Blvd., Houston &#8211; 6300 FM 1463, Fulshear<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;&gt;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Tex-Mex restaurant Molina\u2019s Cantina will celebrate its 85th anniversary on June 12. What\u2019s special about it? 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