STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Adobo Cantina by Chef Aarón Sánchez, a new campus Mexican food option partnering Tarleton State University, its food service provider Sodexo and the award-winning chef, author and TV personality, held its grand opening this morning.
Sánchez has starred in multiple Food Network shows, most notably “Chopped” and “Chopped Junior,” and has been a judge on FOX’s hit culinary competition series “MasterChef” and “MasterChef Junior.” He is also the chef and owner of Johnny Sánchez restaurant in New Orleans.
“I’m so excited to be opening Adobo Cantina in my home state of Texas, bringing the authentic flavors of Mexico and my childhood in El Paso to the students of Tarleton State,” he said.
“Stephenville is at the heart of Texas, and it embodies everything that makes this state special. Our goal is to channel that same energy through our food, giving Tarleton State students and faculty another reason to love Stephenville and our wonderful state.”
Adobo Cantina, the first station inside the front entrance to the Tarleton State Dining Hall, features a menu designed to bridge traditional Mexican food with a modern approach using the very best ingredients.
“It’s all about providing options,” said Tanner Smith, General Manager of Sodexo. “We’re proud to add Adobo Cantina to our mix of dining choices.”
The newest Dining Hall option will be open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. Friday.
A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.