Elizabeth Trevino Selected as Top Restaurant Owner of the Decade by IAOTP

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Elizabeth Trevino at their annual awards gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Elizabeth Trevino, restaurateur and owner of La Playa Mexican Café, was recently selected as Top Restaurant Owner of the Decade 2026 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence in the restaurant industry.


With decades of experience, Ms. Trevino is the successful owner and manager of La Playa Mexican Café in Harlingen, Texas, which she has led since 2006. Known for her high standards, she remains a hands-on leader, working alongside her team and ensuring that quality, consistency, and integrity are never compromised. She firmly believes in never serving something she would not proudly stand behind.


What truly defines her journey is that it was built alongside her sons. Together, they learned, worked, and grew in the business, creating a strong foundation rooted in values, discipline, and vision. Today, her sons own and operate their own successful restaurants, continuing a legacy that was built as a family and carried forward with pride.


Before beginning her career in the restaurant industry, Ms. Trevino earned her Bachelor’s degree and her Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León in Mexico. She practiced law before immigrating to the United States in 1985, a transition that reflects her resilience, determination, and strong sense of purpose.


Throughout her career, Ms. Trevino has received numerous awards and recognitions and has been acknowledged worldwide for her accomplishments. She has been featured in Latina Women Magazine, named one of San Antonio’s Most Successful Women, honored as Queen of Fiesta San Antonio, recognized by IAOTP as Empowered Woman of the Year, and featured on the Nasdaq Billboard in New York City.


In addition to her professional success, Ms. Trevino remains actively involved in her community. She has contributed to organizations such as Fiesta San Antonio, supporting cultural and educational initiatives that celebrate heritage and community values.


The President of IAOTP, Stephanie Cirami, stated: “Elizabeth is inspirational, influential, and a true powerhouse entrepreneur. We cannot wait to celebrate her accomplishments.”


Elizabeth Trevino attributes her success to consistency, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose. Her story is not only one of achievement, but of legacy—one that continues to grow and inspire future generations.

For More Information please visit: https://www.laplayamexicancafe.com/

About IAOTP

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an international boutique networking organization that handpicks the world’s finest, most prestigious top professionals from different industries. These top professionals are given an opportunity to collaborate, share their ideas, be keynote speakers, and to help influence others in their fields. This organization is not a membership that anyone can join. You have to be asked by the President or be nominated by a distinguished honorary member after a brief interview.

IAOTP’s experts have given thousands of top prestigious professionals around the world, the recognition and credibility that they deserve and have helped in building their branding empires. IAOTP prides itself to be a one-of-a-kind boutique networking organization that hand picks only the best of the best and creates a networking platform that connects and brings these top professionals to one place.

IAOTP remains one of the most elite and highly respected professional recognition organizations in the world.

For More information on IAOTP please visit: www.iaotp.com

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