Rising beef, chicken, and tomato costs pinch local Mexican restaurants ahead of Cinco de Mayo

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Tuesday is Cinco de Mayo, and many local Mexican restaurant owners expect a rush of customers and business.

However, owners said higher food costs for items like beef, chicken, and tomatoes are cutting into profits on one of their busiest days of the year.

Fuego co-owner Adam Gilbert said he has noticed a significant jump in food prices over the past month…

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