Taco News Roundup: The Tortilla Keeps on Truckin’
Updates on taqueria and Tex-Mex meal kits, mail orders, donations, and more.
Articles by José R. Ralat
A Texas Taco Lover’s Guide to Binge-Watching Food Television
There’s plenty of Mexican-flavored Texas food content to stream online while you’re sheltering at home.
Taco of the Week: Tacos al Vapor at Nomad Tacos by Kitchen Zus
The popular pop-up is now serving steamed tacos at one of its brewery stops.
The Enduring Taco in the Time of COVID-19
The novel coronavirus pandemic won’t defeat the versatile—dare we say perfect—food. "Tacos will feed America.”
Taco of the Week: Birria Quesitacos at El Remedio
At this San Antonio taco trailer, everything is better with cheese.
Taco News Roundup: El Bueno, el Malo, y el Feo
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, we’re kicking off our inaugural biweekly roundup of taco and Mexican food news a tad bit differently than we would otherwise. Instead, we’re taking a cue from our long-running BBQ News Roundup. So first, some good news. El Bueno Our How to…
Taco of the Week: Birria de Res at Wall St. Cocina
This new Mexican restaurant in Midland is bringing a classic taco to burrito-happy West Texas.
How to Support Your Favorite Taquerias and Mexican Restaurants
Show your local joints some taco love during this crisis. They need it.
The Delicate History of the Puffy Taco
Who invented San Antonio’s signature Tex-Mex dish? And why hasn’t it blown up (sorry) around the world?
Taco of the Week: Sirloin al Pastor at El Fogón Tacos & Beer
Among the Brownsville taqueria's impressive array of tacos is one using tender beef from a trompo.
Taco of the Week: Tacos Ahogados at Maskaras Mexican Grill
The lucha-libre-themed Dallas taqueria offers Guadalajaran-style dishes and specialties.
How Texas Restaurants Are Dealing With Coronavirus Panic
In Austin, a scaled-down SXSW could hit eateries hard; in Houston, Asian restaurants have seen a huge decline.
Taco of the Week: Fruit Tacos at Tarascos Ice Cream
A Mexican ice cream parlor in Houston is making one of the freshest dessert tacos in Texas.
Taco of the Week: Chile Relleno Sausage at Tejas Chocolate & Barbecue
A different sort of Texas Trinity makes for an exceptional taco at this Tomball joint.
Trompo’s Brunch Buffet Offers the Original Mexican Breakfast Tacos
Don’t expect waffles, bacon, or even eggs at this Dallas taqueria’s take on a Sunday favorite.
Taco of the Week: Vegan Baja “Fish” Taco at Mariachi’s Dine-In
The gas station taqueria in Fort Worth offers impressive vegan options, including this standout taco built around a fried banana blossom.
The Nuevo Progreso-Style Lonches at Nana’s Are Also Known as Bread Tacos
The family-owned Weslaco restaurant pays homage to the owners' Mexican hometown with this delicious meat-filled sandwich.
Taco of the Week: Enchilada Potosina at Nixta Taqueria
This Austin taco shop proves that a great taco takes time.
Taco of the Week: Birria de Res at JQ’s Tex Mex BBQ
This Houston-area pop-up is adding a Tejano twist to a Mexican preparation trending on the West Coast.
You Put What in My Tortilla? Chefs Are Adding New Colors and Flavors to Masa
Nopales, cocoa powder, squid ink, and beets are just some of the ingredients that can bring a new dimension to tortillas.
Taco of the Week: Tacos Potosinos at the Plaza Mexican Restaurant
This eatery, in the Texas Panhandle town of Childress, does fried tacos right.
Taco of the Week: Chaco-Taco at El Santuario Tacos & Cocktails
At this Rio Grande Valley taqueria, starting with dessert might be the best way to kick off a meal of creative tacos.
The Quesadilla Moreliana at Carnitas Don Raúl Is a Cheesy, Mixed-Meat Delight
The San Antonio outpost of a beloved Michoacán restaurant serves pork exactly like what you’ll find at the original in Mexico.
Taco of the Week: The Robert Special at Los Jacales in Laredo
At this mainstay, a flaky flour tortilla is the foundation of a smoked brisket breakfast taco—or, rather, a mariachi—that's one of the best in the state.
Taco Cabana Closes 19 Locations in Texas
Houston and North Texas see the most closures as the chain shuts down underperforming stores.
Taco Stop in Dallas Receives Hate Mail in Response to Owner’s Charity
After a national spotlight was cast on Emilia Flores’s coat donation program, an expletive-drenched letter arrives at her taqueria.
Taco of the Week: Pato al Pastor at Elemi
This small El Paso restaurant offers a sense of home and a connection to the past in a most creative way.
Ro-Ho Pork & Bread’s Torta Ahogada Is a Taste of Guadalajara That’s Part Science and Part Art
Jorge Rojo, chef-owner of Ro-Ho Pork & Bread in San Antonio, left the practice of law behind for the crusty exterior and cushion-soft interior of the birote sourdough bread typical of his hometown, Guadalajara in the Mexican state of Jalisco. The 46-year-old’s early study in baking was of the practical,…
Taco of the Week: Puff-Chilada at Maria’s Café
The San Antonio stalwart, known for its creative Tex-Mex tacos, evokes a long-gone Texas Monthly favorite with this offering.
My Favorite Tex-Mex and Mexican Bites of 2019
In addition to my tacos of the week, these dishes from both sides of the border stand out.
Don’t Overlook the Picada de Pipian at Veracruz All Natural
The migas taco might be all the rage, but this open-face tortilla delight is the secret star of the North Austin location.
Taco of the Week: Barbacoa at Adriana’s Taqueria y Tortilleria
The expert beef preparation was a nice surprise at this Breckenridge breakfast-and-lunch spot.
Eight Texas Taco Couture Brands
How to wear your love for tacos on your sleeve, your feet, or even on a fanny pack.
Three Vegetarian Tacos We Love
Poblanos, cauliflower, kale, and other delights have the starring role in these inventive offerings.
Taco of the Week: Carne Guisada at Two Amigos Taqueria
A Waxahachie institution serves a great version of the South Texas specialty.
Taco of the Week: The California-Style Burrito at Troublemaker
An Austin bar and record shop is cranking out wonderful additions to the city’s tortilla scene.
The Blue Corn Molotes Offer a Promising Start at Muchacho, in Dallas
The recently opened Tex-Mex restaurant from chef Omar Flores has a few surprises among the classic offerings. One in particular is a must-try.
Dyed With Intricate Designs, Tortillas Ceremoniales Are Used for Special Occasions
A tradition of the indigenous Otomí people of Mexico is growing in popularity north of the border.
Taco of the Week: The Puffy Taco at Abilene’s La Popular Bakery
The fried treat scarcely found outside San Antonio isn’t officially on the menu, but it’s worth inquiring about.
Chef Aarón Sánchez Hasn’t Forgotten His Texas Roots
The El Paso native and celebrity chef is coming home in support of his new memoir, ‘Where I Come From.’
Taco of the Week: Sloppy Juan Breakfast Taco at Mas Coffee Co.
Zavala’s Barbecue’s weekday morning alter ego makes a signature taco even better than the joint’s original.
Taco of the Week: Machacado con Huevo a la Mexicana at Sylvia’s
The tortillas de harina at this Brownsville restaurant are amazing, but just one is more than enough.
Why Griddled Cheese Is a Taco Game-Changer
A brief history of the costra, a Mexico City delight that's finally gaining traction across the state.
Taco of the Week: El Corazón at Eddie O’s Texas Barbecue
At his weekly pop-up in Houston, Eddie Ortiz serves tender brisket wrapped in a shell of griddled cheese.
Tacodeli’s Co-owners Reflect on 20 Years of Tacos, Menu Changes, and the Salsa Doña
As Roberto Espinosa and Eric Wilkerson mark the Austin institution's milestone anniversary this week, they look back on how it all began.
Taco of the Week: El Holboxqueño at Revolver Taco Lounge
If ever an island paradise were represented in a single dish, this taqueria special might be it.
What Do Trail Racing and Tacos Have in Common?
I might have come in last place, but I learned a lot while walking in the woods of San Antonio during El Taco Loco.
Taco of the Week: Discada at Discada
A northern Mexican specialty gets a Mexico City twist in Central Texas.
Taco of the Week: the Bird’s Nest at Bad Spanish
This Tarrant County taco pop-up treats its vegetarian options as seriously as its meat offerings.
The Pizza al Pastor at Black Cat Pizza Is Why Pineapple Belongs on Pizza
Purists, be prepared to have your minds changed by the Fort Worth pizzeria.