Joaquín López of La Bonita Restaurant and Mayahuel Catering poses by his food donated for the opening night reception of Lazarillo. With a delicious spread of chicken, chips, beans and skewered seasonal fruits, washed down with fresh lemonade and sweetened with dulce de leche, the party seemed like it could have gone on all night. (In fact it almost did!)

About La Bonita: “This colorful little taquería is a longtime, popular standby in the NE Alberta neighborhood, and for good reason. Quick, inexpensive, flavorful Mexican standbys. A $3 burrito is easily a complete meal, but don’t stop there: try their homemade tamales, enchiladas, and more. Plus the service… super nice!” – Portland Mercury Reviews

About Mayahuel: Chef Abel Hernandez of Mayahuel is an award-winning Mexican chef and Slow Food movement member who has taught and studied culinary arts around the world. Restaurateur Jaime Soltero Jr. is an Oregon native whose yearly visits to Mexico celebrate his heritage and nurture his passion for indigenous cuisine. Joaquin Lopez is a theater and music artist who uses his ancestral folklore and history to create a unique and distinguished Mayahuel experience. Mayahuel online.