Encuentro de Mezquite 2026 Brings Native Foods to Laredo
Encuentro de Mezquite returns to Laredo from Aug. 7 to 9 with an expanded program focused on South Texas native foods, Indigenous heritage and regional ecology. Organized by Laredo Urban Agriculture and community partners, the three-day event will show attendees how native plants, traditional food knowledge and regional cooking practices remain connected. Key Takeaways Encuentro de Mezquite will take place across Laredo from Aug. 7 through Aug. 9, 2026. The expanded schedule includes a symposium, native food demonstrations, chef-prepared meals and ranch-based activities. Educational sessions will examine South Texas ecology, Indigenous food traditions and native plant knowledge. Casa Ortiz, the Laredo
