Latino Culinary Institute

10/31/2025

✨ Celebrate Día de los Mu***os with Chef Lydia Gonzalez! ✨

Join us this weekend in A Tasteful Place for a flavorful edition of our Garden Chef Series! Chef Lydia will share her favorite seasonal recipes inspired by the spirit of the season.

👩‍🍳 Saturday, Nov. 1: Enjoy the cozy flavors of Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
🍲 Sunday, Nov. 2: Savor a comforting Chicken Guiso with Tomato Salsa

Don’t miss this delicious celebration filled with seasonal tastes, aromas, and inspiration!

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05/16/2025

Chispas Tamales at Oak Highlands Brewery!!

We’re popping up at the Oak Highlands Brewery this Sunday!
Come by and taste some of your favorites Tamales

Sunday, May 18, 2025
From 1:00pm to 5:00 pm

Oak Highlands Brewery
10484 Brockwood Road
Dallas, TX 75238

✨ Join us!

04/24/2025

🎉 We’re popping up at Taste Addison this weekend — and you’re invited!

Come by and taste your favorites:
🌽 Tamales
Aguas Frescas
Mexican Chocolate Brownies
Mexican Vanilla Cream Pies
Homemade Salsa Roja & Verde

🗓️ April 25–27
📍 Addison Circle Park
4970 Addison Circle
Addison, Texas 75001
📌 Find us in front of the CHOW HALL!

Enjoy great food, fun, and atmosphere all weekend!

✨ Details: tasteaddisontexas.com

04/23/2025

Chispas Tamales at Taste Addison!!

We’re popping up at the Taste Addison this weekend!

Come by and taste some of your favorites: Tamales, Aguas Frescas, Mexican Chocolate Brownies, Mexican Vanilla Cream Pies, and our Homemade Salsa Roja & Verde!

Friday, April 25th to Sunday, April 27th
📍Addison Circle Park
4970 Addison Circle
Addison, Texas 75001

Find us in front of the CHOW HALL

🎪 More info: tasteaddisontexas.com

✨ Join us!

04/08/2025

🎉 Calling all Tamal Lovers! 🎉

We’re bringing Chispas Dales Tamales for a special Pop-Up event! Come out and taste our delicious tamales while supporting a great cause. 💥

Every purchase helps fund culinary workforce training, so you’re not just enjoying amazing food—you’re making a difference! 🙌

Can’t make it in person? No worries! You can place your order online for a variety of tamal options and have them delivered! 🍽️

Check the link below for all the details:
https://www.latinoculinary.org/dales-tamales

The assorted Tamales for the Pop Up:

Grilled Chicken with Salsa Verde
Vegetarian Black Bean, Roasted Corn, Poblano and Queso Panela
Pulled Pork - Cochinita Pibil Style
Beef Birria

See you there! 👏✨

Date: Saturday, April 12th from 11:00am to 3:00pm

Location: Costco Business Center
8282 Park Ln, Dallas, Tx 75231

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04/06/2025

LAST CHANCE to VOTE for your favorite culinary proffesional! 🌟

Today is the FINAL day to cast your vote for the Chispas Awards. Your vote helps celebrate the passion and dedication that fuels the magic behind every dish. 🍴💥

The winners will be announced during Taste of Addison on April 25-27! 🎉

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this incredible celebration of flavor, innovation, and hospitality.

👉 Vote now and help us crown the best of the best at Chispasawards.com !🎉

04/05/2025

Latino Culinary Institute & Association on 5 NBC DFW

The Latino Culinary Institute at Dallas College is training students to be ‘food entrepreneurs’ through the Chispas program.

03/30/2025

Don't miss out on casting your vote for this year's ! 🏆 Let's recognize the incredible contributions of DFW's culinary professionals by nominating them with Latino Culinary Institute at ChispasAwards.com

Remember, voting ends on April 6th, so make sure to submit your votes before it's too late!

Then, join us at Taste of Addison in April to celebrate the winners and their lasting impact on the culinary scene!

03/28/2025

We’re excited to announce TWO Tamale Pop-Ups in the Dallas area with Chispas Dales Tamales! Come out to indulge in delicious, artisanal tamales while supporting a great cause.

Your purchase will directly support culinary workforce training, helping us empower the next generation of culinary talent. Plus, you can place your order online to choose from even more Tamal options, and we'll deliver straight to your door! Check the link below.

https://www.latinoculinary.org/dales-tamales

✨ Tamale Flavors ✨

Grilled Chicken with Salsa Verde

Vegan Black Bean, Roasted Corn & Poblanos

Pulled Pork - Cochinita Pibil Style

Beef Birria

🍽️ Pop-Up Details 🍽️

Date & Time: March 28, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: Greiner Elementary School
501 S. Edgefield Ave in Dallas, TX

Date & Time: March 29, 2025 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Location: Peticolas Brewing
1301 Pace St, Dallas, Tx 75207

We will see you there!

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03/26/2025

Calling all Tamal Lovers! Join us for our Pop up in Dallas area with Chispas Dales Tamales…

We are excited to share our Tamales with the community so come out and show some support.

Your purchase will fund culinary workforce training. Also you can place your order online with more Tamal options at your fingertips and they will be delivered to your door. Check the link below.

https://www.latinoculinary.org/dales-tamales

The assorted Tamales for the Pop Up:

Grilled Chicken with Salsa Verde

Vegan Black Bean, Roasted Corn & Poblanos

Pulled Pork - Cochinita Pibil Style

Beef Birria


We will see you there!

Friday March 28th 6-8pm

Greiner Elementary School
501 S. Edgefield Ave in Dallas, TX