Taco News Roundup: Dallas’s Taco Scene Is Booming
Plus, we raise our eyebrows at Ina Garten's enchilada recipe.
Articles by José R. Ralat
The Fajita Burger at Ninfa’s Is One of the Best in Texas—and It Came to a Chef in a Dream
Chef Alex Padilla skipped lunch one day, then nodded off. The result is an enormous, one-of-a-kind Tex-Mex burger.
Are Japanese Tacos the Next Big Thing in Texas?
Two new Dallas concepts expertly combine Asian and Mexican flavors and methods, and a new concept from the chefs at Mixtli, in San Antonio, will soon do the same.
Taco News Roundup: Pumpkin Spice Margaritas May Be the Scariest Thing This Halloween
Taco Cabana has gone too far.
Tex-Mexplainer: Pan de Muerto Is a Cross-cultural Taste of History
Ancient, colonial, and contemporary traditions are woven together in Dia de Los Muertos—and baked into the holiday's signature bread.
Gather Your Friends and Try a Two-Foot-Long Machete Quesadilla at These Four Austin Trailers
The Mexico City dish remains rare in Texas, but it's starting to take off in Austin.
Taco News Roundup: San Antonio Celebrates Its First Taco Week
Plus: an absurd device that promises to make eating a burrito easier, and Taco Bell's jalapeño pinot noir.
How to Get Your Taco Fix Safely During the Pandemic
Nine tips for sampling the state's taco scene without jeopardizing your health or anyone else’s.
Taco News Roundup: Get Your Texas Taco Merch, From Stickers to a Bun B T-Shirt
Plus: a cheesy dish that's half pizza, half quesadilla.
This Fort Worth Dessert Shop Has Perfected the Paleta
Alma’s Paleteria stands out for its emphasis on fresh, natural ingredients.
Tex-Mexplainer: The History Behind Mexico’s Most Patriotic Meal, Chile en Nogada
Plus, our recipe for the celebratory dish.
Taco News Roundup: The World May Be Burning, but at Least Taco Cabana Has Six New Margarita Flavors
Plus: a new Mexican sushi option in San Antonio, Lubbock's best breakfast tacos, and tacos versus pumpkin spice.
The Dirty Reason Why a San Antonio Tortilla Company Has “Sanitary” in its Name
For decades, many Texans accepted racist stereotypes that Mexican food was unsafe. Businesses had to emphasize their cleanliness to survive.
Tex-Mexplainer: Nixtamalization Is the 3,500-Year-Old Secret to Great Tortillas
More and more Texas chefs are reconnecting with their roots by making artisan tortillas from scratch.
Taco News Roundup: Birria Bao, Carnitas Pizza, and the “One-Chip Challenge”
Plus: actor Danny Trejo urges struggling restaurant owners to “stay strong.”
This Restaurant Reimagines El Paso’s Favorite Taco
The flautas ahogadas at Tacoholics are bathed in salsa verde, drizzled with a zippy crema, and sprinkled with queso asadero.
How to Pair Wine and Tacos: Advice From a Sommelier
It’s time to think beyond beer and margaritas, says Suerte wine director Celia Pellegrini.
Find a Taste of the Tropics at This East Texas Taqueria
One of the nation’s only Mexican-Chamorro fusion restaurants, C Rojo’s serves tacos brimming with mangoes, pineapples, and even coconut.
Taco News Roundup: Ghost Kitchens and Birthday Taco Platters
Plus: a bizarre Trump campaign ad accuses Democrats of "taking away tacos."
Tex-Mexplainer: Huitlacoche Is Misunderstood, But It Should Be Prized
The truffle of Mexico, this culinary delicacy—sometimes called "black gold"—is treasured by taqueros and chefs.
This San Antonio Bakery Will Ship Pastries to Your Door—Wherever You Live in Texas
Three words: tequila almond croissant.
This Dallas Restaurant Makes the Best Double-decker Taco in Texas
Taco y Vino’s homage to the Taco Bell classic, in which a crispy shell is wrapped in a soft tortilla, is comfort food at its finest.
Whataburger’s New Pico de Gallo Burger Is Slightly Above Average
And sometimes that’s all you want in a burger.
This Cajun Tex-Mex Taco Truck Is a True Taste of Houston
At EaDeaux's Cajun Cocina, the tacos come filled with gumbo, etouffee, or boudin.
A Former Barbecue Pitmaster Pivots to Tortillas, and They Are Glorious
Infused with beef tallow, Michael Wyont's tortillas are the result of his barbecue pedigree and his Mexican American heritage.
Edoko Omakase Sets the Standard for Japanese-Style Tacos in Texas
Japanese tacos might seem like a recent invention, but they're actually part of a long and rich international history.
Taco News Roundup: Texas Taquerias Are Reopening Their Dining Rooms
Plus: Torchy's removes the Republican and Democrat tacos from its menu.
Licon Dairy Has Made Cheese for Sixty Years Along El Paso’s Mission Trail
This San Elizario family business, which specializes in queso asadero, started in a home kitchen and now has fans around the country.
Where to Find Great Birria de Res in Texas
From Dallas to San Antonio, Southern California’s hottest taco trend is hitting Texas.
Behold the Drumstick Taco
It's a a smoky, mesquite-grilled, seasoning-speckled chicken leg wrapped in a corn tortilla.
Taco News Roundup: How Taquerias Are Supporting Black Communities
Plus, Torchy's expands to Louisiana and a stroke survivor chooses tacos for his first meal outside the hospital.
Corn on the Cob Is a Cook’s Canvas at This Dallas Snack Shop
On National Elote Day, we’re craving the Middle Eastern-inspired za’atar street corn at Locura.
Dallas’s Taco Stop Is Therapeutic
The owner of this walk-up taqueria is a former psychologist, and it shows.
San Antonio Colonial Tortilla Factory Keeps the Ancient Craft of Tortilla-Making Alive
Nixtamalization is the long, slow, difficult way to make tortillas—and it's helped this business grow a loyal following.
In Amarillo, a Mexican Restaurant Named “Big Beaners” Provokes Controversy
After complaints, the owner says he’s not changing the name or logo.
Taco News Roundup: Embroidered Face Masks and Taco Cabana’s Free Lunch for Kids
Plus: a Taco Bell literary magazine.
Taco of the Week: Weenies and Eggs at Los Muertos BBQ
This smoky, comforting taco recalls the chef’s youth as a migrant farmworker in South Texas.
Taco of the Week: Bistek at Taqueria El Ultimo Taco
This taco is so beloved that it was part of a thorny trademark dispute.
Taco News Roundup: Restaurant Reopenings, Representation (or a Lack Thereof), and a Taco Robot
Plus: the history of Sweden's “Taco Friday.”
Taco of the Week: The Bag Special at Con Huevos Tacos
Classics such as papas con huevos and migas are litmus tests for breakfast taco spots, and this San Antonio shop nails the exam.
One Taqueria’s Creative Solution During COVID-19: Selling Tortillas
Nixta Taqueria’s Oaxacan tortillas boosted sales just enough to keep the restaurant from laying off staff.
Taco of the Week: The Cheesy Taco at 225 BBQ
This weekends-only Arlington barbecue trailer is a taco joint in disguise.
These Three Mexican Restaurants Offer Cook-at-Home Meal Kits
Comedor, Suerte, and Cuchara take takeout to the next level by giving diners an engaging experience.
Why Some Texas Restaurants Will Reopen Friday—And Why Others Won’t
Favorite eateries, including barbecue joints and taquerias, have had to make big decisions—and quickly—since the governor's announcement Monday.
Taco News Roundup: Cinco de Mayo Freebies, Tortilla Fashion, and ‘The Meech’
Good news for those missing Major League Baseball: you can still get your stadium food.
Taco of the Week: Birria de Borrego at Birrieria Aguiñaga’s Tacos y Cerveza Drive-through
A Grand Prairie beer barn makes sweet and gamey lamb tacos to go.
How Twitter Helped a Dallas Restaurant Survive the Pandemic
Scrambling to become a takeout-only business, Los Molcajetes got a much-needed bump from a viral tweet.
Taco of the Week: Chorizo Verde Burrito at Las Almas Rotas
The Dallas mezcal bar's new chef rose to the to-go challenge when the city closed dining rooms his first day on the job.