Welcome to Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette’s Embrace your Roots: Heritage Series where our team highlights businesses that make our community special and thrive while honoring the variety of cultures that form our community. By Merriam-Webster’s definition culture is “the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group”. Culture is much more profound than that. Culture is the DNA of communities, the fiber of people’s being. We hope that through this series the cultures that create our Greater Lafayette community can be highlighted and embraced. This blog was created in honor of Hispanic Heritage month with the purpose of continuing to share these amazing stories of culture and community throughout the entire year. 

Héctor Ordaz, Owner of Nom Nom Tacos and Tequila

 

When Héctor Ordaz arrived in Lafayette, Indiana, from Hidalgo, Mexico, he was surprised to find there was not one Mexican restaurant downtown. Inspired to fill that gap, he brought his love for music and culture to life with Nom Nom Tacos and Tequila.

As you step into Nom Nom's, the enticing aroma of birria tacos greets you, accompanied by the lively beats of reggaeton. The vibrant Dia de los Muertos decor captivates your eyes, setting the stage for a truly immersive experience. Héctor’s vision extends beyond delicious food; each dish is a feast for the eyes, perfect for Instagram.

Don't miss their handmade margaritas, infused in-house for four weeks to achieve a delightful sweet and spicy flavor. Brunch is served every Sunday, and special events for occasions like Valentine’s Day, Cinco de Mayo, and Dia de los Muertos keep the celebration alive.

You can visit Nom Nom Tacos and Tequila at one of their two locations; Downtown Lafayette or on Veteran’s Memorial Parkway on Lafayette’s Southside.

Follow Nom Nom's on social media to stay updated on the latest festivities! A heartfelt thanks to our tourism partner, Nom Nom Tacos and Tequila, for sharing their story!

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