WATCH: Mexican Restaurant in Arizona Goes Viral for Offering Free Meals for ICE Agents
Jorge Rivas, the Salvadoran immigrant owner of Sammy’s Mexican Grill in Catalina, Arizona, has announced that he will offer free meals to ICE agents and federal law enforcement officers as a gesture of support.
Rivas, who immigrated legally to the United States, said that these officers “will be treated with respect as they deserve” when they visit his restaurant.
The restaurant gained widespread attention after Rivas shared the offer during an interview. The clip was later translated into English and circulated on social media, where it quickly went viral.
🚨 BOOM! This Mexican restaurant is being praised nationwide for providing FREE meals to ICE agents in Arizona
“Everyone who works for ICE, all federal agents, can come to Sammy’s…here, they will be treated with respect as they deserve.”
ABSOLUTELY BASED! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Jgp4cID5j8
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) February 9, 2026
“Everyone who works for ICE, all federal agents, can come to Sammy’s Mexican Grill,” Rivas said. “Here they will be treated with respect and as they deserve.”
The response online was mixed. Some social media users criticized the offer and called for a boycott of the restaurant, while others expressed support for Rivas and encouraged people to visit the business.
In a recent appearance on “The Ray Stevens Show” podcast, Rivas explained his reasoning. As a legal immigrant, he said he values following the law and wanted to show appreciation to those who enforce it.
“I know firsthand what it means to come here the right way,” Rivas said.
People interested in learning more about the restaurant can visit its website for additional information.
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