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2020 Hatch Chile Events: Virtual Cooking Demo & Drive-Thru Roast

2020 Hatch Chile Events: Virtual Cooking Demo & Drive-Thru Roast

Hatch Chile season is here, and The Salsa Grill is ready with a pair of events where guests can safely enjoy the annual availability of the unique bright green, glossy pepper. Despite the current COVID-19 pandemic, Chef Marco Zapien and team created a way for the tenth straight year of Hatch Chile Festivities to take place. This year’s Hatch Chile…

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Salsa Grill Baseball Packs Bring Home the Stadium

Salsa Grill Baseball Packs Bring Home the Stadium

Baseball isn’t the same this season, but Chef Marco Zapien and the team at The Salsa Grill want to help you bring the ballpark experience home with the all-new Baseball is Back Meal Packs. Fans aren’t allowed in the stadium, but Chef MZ believes the stadium can be brought to you, because Dodger Dogs and Nachos shouldn’t stop in a…

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Salsa Grill Prepares for Burger Week

Salsa Grill Prepares for Burger Week

Zapien’s Salsa Grill (The Salsa Grill) and Chef Marco Zapien will participate in LA County’s first Burger Week July 12 – July 18. Chef MZ created a menu featuring three burgers inspired by the restaurant’s traditional Mexican dishes. For $15, diners can choose between the Chile Burger, the Chile Relleno Burger or the Pollo en Mole Burger and add either…

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Salsa Grill Now Open for Dine-in

Salsa Grill Now Open for Dine-in

The Salsa Grill is now open for dine-in. Additional measures have been taken and the restaurant is following all safety protocols for its guests. Capacity is limited and staff are wearing gloves and masks. Additionally, several outdoor dining tables have been added. All regular menus are available Tuesday – Sunday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. For those who have…

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Chef MZ, Salsa Grill Helping Community During COVID-19

Chef MZ, Salsa Grill Helping Community During COVID-19

Like all restaurants in LA County, The Salsa Grill is limited to takeout and curbside pick-up options to share its Mexican Cuisine with the community. With dine-in service unavailable, Chef Marco Zapien and team are keeping it fun and giving back to the community, while offering some of their classic favorites available for takeout, curbside pick-up and delivery. The most…

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Celebrate Hatch Chile Season at The Salsa Grill

Celebrate Hatch Chile Season at The Salsa Grill

Hatch Chile season is here and The Salsa Grill is ready with three special events so guests can take advantage of the bright green, glossy pepper’s annual availability. For the ninth year, Chef Marco Zapien is hosting an interactive Hatch Chile cooking demonstration, Hatch Chile roast and Hatch Chile brunch. Every summer, New Mexican Hatch Chiles are ripe enough to…

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Beer & BBQ Summer Demo

Beer & BBQ Summer Demo

Chef Marco Zapien will host a special “Beer & BBQ” themed Summer cooking demo at The Salsa Grill on Wednesday, June 26 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Cooking demo attendees will have the opportunity to learn nine different recipes, including a signature drink, Watermelon and Basil Coronarita, two appetizers, one salad, four main courses and a dessert. Each menu item…

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It’s Hatch Chile Season at The Salsa Grill

It’s Hatch Chile Season at The Salsa Grill

Hatch Chile season is here and The Salsa Grill is ready with three events surely to take advantage of the bright green, glossy pepper’s annual availability. For the eighth year, Chef Marco Zapien is hosting an interactive, Hatch Chile cooking demonstration, Hatch Chile roast and Hatch Chile brunch. Every summer, New Mexican Hatch Chiles are ripe enough to enjoy and…

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Chef MZ Heads to MLB All-Star Game

Chef MZ Heads to MLB All-Star Game

MLB standouts from all over the country may dominate the field at the 2018 MLB All-Star game, but there’s a another team of stars who feed all the fans flocking to Nationals Park to see the action, and Chef Marco Zapien is part of that roster.  Zapien, also known as Chef MZ, will be attending the All-Star Game in Washington,…

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Salsa Grill’s Marco Zapien Named to Chamber Executive Board

Salsa Grill’s Marco Zapien Named to Chamber Executive Board

Chef Marco Zapien, Executive Chef and co-owner of Zapien’s Salsa Grill and Taqueria, will be named to the Pico Rivera Chamber of Commerce Executive Board in a special ceremony on Friday, June 15.  Zapien will serve as Secretary on  the Executive Board for one year, which will be made official at the Pico Rivera Chamber’s Installation and Awards Banquet held…

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