Taco of the Week: Bistek at Taqueria El Ultimo Taco
This taco is so beloved that it was part of a thorny trademark dispute.
Articles by José R. Ralat
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-Thru
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.
How One Mexican Restaurant Is Feeding Workers at Two Dallas Hospitals
José executive chef Anastacia Quiñones-Pittman and staff are making “five hundred sack lunches” a day to thank frontline health-care workers.
Taco of the Week: Lengua at Cuantos Tacos
At this little yellow food truck in Austin, it’s all about Taco Wednesday.
Taco News Roundup: The Tortilla Keeps on Truckin’
Updates on taqueria and Tex-Mex meal kits, mail orders, donations, and more.
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.