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Javier Acuna, founder of Food First Delaware, an organization which has fed hospital workers, first responders and Delawareans during the coronavirus pandemic. He also runs the Acuna Hospitality Group, whose restaurants include Santa Fe Grill. In December, he donated proceeds from food sales to a holiday employee fund that was distributed among Hakuna employees. 

Tim Hawk Out & About Magazine for Delaware online

Javier Acuna - Most influential delawarians
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Popular Del Pez gastropub crosses border into Glen Mills

Santa Fe is a Winner!

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Santa Fe Buzz 2022

Give a meal to the COVID-19 affected community

"A risk we have to take": Local restauranteur feeds first responders during pandemic

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Santa Fe Restaurant of The Year

The story behind the success of Santa Fe and Hakuna Hospitality Group that gained them Restaurant of the Year for the 4th time.

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Worth Trying

Top Picks by the Out & About Staff for Del Pez Brunch.

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Restaurateur of The Year and Cornerstone Award Recepients

The Delaware Restaurant Association named Javier Acuna of Hakuna Hospitality Group as it is Restaurateur of the Year.

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Best Cocktail Selection

Top Picks by DelawareToday for Del Pez.

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Best Of

DelawareToday picks Santa Fe Mexican Grill Wilmington as one of the best.

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Readers Pick For Ethnic Cuisine

Top votes go to Santa Fe Mexican Grill.

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Best Mexican Restaurant In Delaware

Readers in Upstate Delaware picked Santa Fe Mexican Grill Newark to be the best Mexican Restaurant in Delaware.

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Best Margaritas Winner 2017

Top votes go to Del Pez Mexican Gastropubs.

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Best Mexican Restaurant Winner 2017

Readers in Upstate Delaware picked Santa Fe Mexican Grill Newark to be the best Mexican Restaurant in Delaware.

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