From a Food Truck to Your Table
Carlos and Lina Alvarez launched Zilantro's on Cinco de Mayo 2022 with a food truck, family recipes, and a lot of nerve. Two years later, Central has made it their favorite spot — and we're just getting started.
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The Cinco de Mayo Bet
Carlos and Lina Alvarez rolled out their food truck on Cinco de Mayo 2022 — a full bet on family recipes and the Baton Rouge community. That kind of confidence turned out to be contagious.
From Truck to Wax Road
The leap to a brick-and-mortar on Wax Road in Central was the next chapter — a real kitchen, a real dining room, and a home the neighborhood immediately claimed as its own.
The Food That Keeps Them Coming
The Pollo Loco earns a perfect 10 every time, the Chile Relleno is fork-tender, and the homemade tamales carry real street-food soul. First-timers tend to become regulars fast.
Definitely a Vibe
Guests called it — Zilantro's is "definitely a vibe." Families fill booths on weeknights, friends linger over margarita flights, and every celebration feels right at home.
Growing the Dream
From quinceañeras to corporate events, Zilantro's catering brings the same bold flavors beyond their walls. The team is growing, and what started with a food truck is only getting bigger.
