Tierra Madre: Returning to the Root
The Future of Araujo Restaurant Group Begins in the Soil

At Alma Cafe, every plate we serve is a story—one rooted in memory, culture, and the deep nourishment of the land. As we celebrate our journey, we’re proud to introduce the next chapter: Tierra Madre, the evolving heart of the Araujo Restaurant Group.

Tierra Madre is more than a farm. It is our commitment to land, lineage, and longevity. A place where flavor starts not in the kitchen, but in the dirt—with seeds sown in intention, cultivated in rhythm with the earth, and harvested with respect.

This urban farm project is our answer to the questions that matter most:
— Where does our food come from?
— How can we restore trust in our ingredients?
— What does revival look like—not just in recipes, but in land, in buildings, in spirit?

A Dream Rooted in Love, Grit, and Community

August 22, 2020 — a date etched into our hearts as the moment we signed the lease to a dream. In the middle of uncertainty, amidst a world on pause, we chose to believe. Alma Café was born from that belief — from a vision stitched together with courage, sacrifice, and an unshakable love for our culture, our food, and the people we serve.

Five years later, we’re still here — thriving, growing, and more in love with what we do than ever before. What began as a single location in the heart of the Bywater neighborhood is now a dual presence in New Orleans, with a second home in Mid-City. Two kitchens. Two communities. One Alma.