10/16/2026
Many people have asked either myself or one of our employees about our Ofrenda. If you are not of Hispanic culture or background you may not know, so I figured I should explain what it is. Please read and if you want to participate, please bring a picture of your loved one to the restaurant (framed or not) and we will put it up. We would love our community to participate in our yearly tradition. You can collect your picture on/ after November 3rd.
An Ofrenda is a special alter during Dia de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead) to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. It is often decorated with photos, candles, marigolds, favorite foods and meaningful items to celebrate their lives and welcome their spirits back with love and remembrance. 🧡 🕯️ 💀 It is celebrated every year on November 1st-November 2nd, with some people starting on Halloween.
- [ ] November 1st~ Honors children who have passed away and is called Dia de los Angelitos (Day of the Little Angels…this is my translation so actual may be a bit different)
- [ ] November 2nd~ Honors adults who have passed away and is called Dia de los Difuntos ( Day of the Departed/Deceased)
Day of the Dead is a Mexican tradition that celebrates and honors loved ones who have passed away, remembering them with love, joy, food, flowers and family traditions.
📸 Photographs represent love, cherished memories and the belief that our loved ones are never truly forgotten. The photos also help welcome their spirits home during the celebration. 🌼 Marigolds are known as the Flowers of the Dead during Dia de los Mu***os. Their bright orange and yellow colors, along with their strong fragrance are believed to guide the spirits back to their loved ones. They symbolize love, remembrance and the connection between life and death. 🦋 Butterflies, especially Monarchs, symbolize the souls of the loved ones returning to visit their families during Day of the Dead. Their annual migration to Mexico coincides with the celebration, making them a beautiful symbol of transformation, hope, love and the connection between life and death. 🕯️Candles glowing flames are believed to guide the spirits, light the way if you will, to their loved ones. They represent the eternal connection between the living and those who have passed away. Papel Picado, the decorative paper banners, are colorful, intricately cut paper decorations used during Day of the Dead. They symbolize the fragility of life and the element of wind (air). Their gentle movement represents the presence of spirits visiting their loved ones. The bright colors celebrate life, joy and remembrance.
Now that you have reached the end of this LOOONNNGGG explanation I hope you understand it better. Think of the movie Coco and all the above may make some sense. It is NOT witchcraft! It is NOT evil! It is something that HONORS our loved ones. It is no different than having pictures of those in your life who have passed around your house throughout the year, these just happen to be in one spot. Or making their favorite meal on their birthday, or any day really. Or decorating their grave on a birthday or holiday. We all have someone in our olives that we wish were still here. Maybe it is one or both of your parents, maybe it’s a grandparent or maybe it’s just a really good friend that left us WAY too soon. Wouldn’t it be nice to sit and have JUST ONE MORE VISIT?
