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Mixtli Named Best Restaurant in San Antonio

Reid Hackney holds an accounting degree from Penn State University. Beyond his professional success, Reid Hackney is active with the San Antonio Founder Lions Club. As a self-described foodie, he also enjoys the city’s thriving culinary scene.

Founded by James Beard Award semifinalists, Chef Diego Galicia and Chef Rico Torres, Mixtli offers an uplifting and inspired modern take on Mexican cuisine. Five years after opening its doors, Mixtli secured the title of Best Restaurant in San Antonio by the popular publication, the Express-News. The restaurant is well-respected for its diverse beef, vegetable, and bean dishes, which are served as a multi-course tasting menu.

Every ingredient of the restaurant is made from scratch, resulting in dishes with authentic and traditional flavors. The tasting course also suggests beverage pairings, including wines sourced from a local distributor. Mixtli operates from a converted boxcar and delivers an intimate experience for up to 12 diners at a time.

About Reid Hackney

Reid Hackney is a respected San Antonio executive who serves as chief financial officer of A’GACI, LLC, and focuses on gearing finance, accounting, and IT operations toward major expansion efforts. Reid Hackney previously engaged with Ascena Retail Group, Inc., in similar capacities and was successful in driving corporate transformation activities that generated extensive growth.

Under Mr. Hackney’s leadership over a seven year period the company grew from approximately 40 retail stores to 2,800, while he directed financial operations for the $3 billion enterprise. His achievements included high employee satisfaction and low turnover in the finance department.

Mr. Hackney also oversaw mergers and acquisitions utilizing a variety of analytical processes and in-depth assessment of company operational strengths and weaknesses. He met extensively with the management of takeover targets and strove to come up with optimal pricing for M&A endeavors. Apart from work, Reid Hackney is a cycling enthusiast who enjoys the extensive urban parkland and mission that San Antonio possesses.