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Yeyo’s Hospitality Group has opened its third concept focused on the experience of Mezcal, art, culture and street food. Yeyo’s continues to plant roots in Northwest Arkansas to share authentic South of the Border Street Fare with all Arkansas residents.
Yeyo’s Mezcaleria & Taqueria is the first of its kind in the State of Arkansas. The small but rich in culture Mezcaleria will be an art destination for both local residents and out of state travelers. The Mezcaleria hired and commissioned art from Octavio Logo, an artist originally from Mexico City that has been making his rounds around the United State art scene for the past five years, as well as in Arkansas.
“All over the world people have a special relation and interaction with their culture and traditions. There is no stronger connection with culture than food, the flavors, and smells, the beverages, the way to eat it, and drink it. However, there is always more substance, more history, more meaning behind every meal and beverage, and I wanted to express it throughout the sculptures and murals created specifically for Rafael and Yeyo’s.” said Octavio Logo.
Yeyo’s Hospitality Group founder and executive chef Rafael Rios said, “Our goal with this concept is to preserve and share our deepest roots and traditions, create a spiritual connection with artisanal Mezcal, art, food, and people."
The Hospitality Group started with humble beginnings in 2012, with a farm in Little Flock, Arkansas, which is still in operation, and a food truck on the Bentonville Square.
Yeyo’s now has a food truck, a flagship restaurant in 8th Street Market in Bentonville, a growing catering business, and the Mezcaleria in Rogers. The Group has high hopes and ambitions to continue to expand as a hospitality business in Arkansas, and as a retailer and wholesaler in salsas and other products. The Group currently makes all of its corn tortillas and salsas, which have fans all over the State.
Ward Davis, Principal at High Street Real Estate & Development said, “Yeyo’s is the rare restaurant that combines fabulous food, great design, and, most importantly, wonderful people. We could not be happier that they chose to work with us on their space in The 1907 Building and are excited to have them in downtown Rogers."
In addition to the hospitality group, Yeyo’s has an initiative called, Yeyo’s Gives Back, which is focused on giving back to the community in the areas of art, music, mental health, food insecurity, and veteran affairs.
"The Rios family is very grateful for the support and love that our community has given them throughout the years. Our company would be nothing without our exceptional employees and community," said Jay Amargós, Partner, Chief People Officer and EVP of Public Relations for Yeyo’s Hospitality Group.
Jon Allen, Founder of Onyx Coffee said, “We are incredible fans of Rafael and his team at Yeyo’s. Their commitment to quality through ingredients and farming is unmatched and it’s an honor to share the building with them”.
Yeyo’s Mezcaleria & Taqueria plans to open its doors on Monday, November 11. Visit them at 101 E. Walnut St., Ste. 204 in Rogers. Located inside Onyx Coffee Lab.
Learn more about Yeyo’s by visiting this link: www.yeyosnwa.com.
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