Food & Drink
October 13, 2021
Five Texas Eateries Are on the 2021 ‘New York Times’ Favorite Restaurants List
Selections from Brownsville, San Antonio, Bellaire, and more showcase the wide variety of vibrant foods in the Lone Star State.
Food
Food & Drink
October 12, 2021
The Pig’s Last Stand: America’s First Drive-in Celebrates One Hundred Years
San Antonio’s Pig Stand is facing an uncertain future. But one day in October, the restaurant’s makeshift family of regulars took time to honor the past.
Food & Drink
October 8, 2021
The Wild Joy of Foraging My Own Food
I didn’t wake up one day and think, “I’m going to traipse around the woods and eat raw things.” But over time, I learned how to fill my pantry with delicious (and free!) foraged ingredients.
Food & Drink
October 7, 2021
A Dining Destination Hidden in a North Texas Gas Station
The neighborly Green Spot serves double shots of espresso, steak and eggs, and bison jerky—and legend has it that Erykah Badu is a fan of its vegetarian offerings.
Food & Drink
October 6, 2021
Don’t Just Cook Dinner. Be the Architect of Your Meals.
The postmodern food movement and the principles of the late Texan architect Charles Moore teach us to get curious about what we eat.
Food & Drink
October 5, 2021
The Most Festive Fall Foods Coming to Texas Grocery Stores
If pumpkin spice alone doesn't send you straight to the market, we also have apple pie in a jar, pecan pie in a can, and Mexican hot chocolate potato chips.
Recipes
September 30, 2021
Yes, I Got Buzzed on the CBD Queso
I ate a quarter-pound of the mood-altering queso developed by Trudy’s and Earlybird CBD. For journalism!
Being Texan
September 29, 2021
I Love Whataburger, I Just Wish Its Cups Were Biodegradable
In 2018, as national chains pledged to ditch their nonbiodegradable polystyrene cups, Whataburger said it would look into alternative materials, too. What happened?
Food & Drink
September 28, 2021
The State Fair of Texas Returns in All Its Fried Glory
Texans descended on the corny dogs and Deep Fried I-35 with childlike glee, and we've got the photos to prove it.
Recipes
September 28, 2021
Recipe: Anytime Sweet Potato Bowl
Served with eggs and/or chorizo, this ode to the fall harvest season makes a nutritious breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
BBQ
September 24, 2021
Ten Places to Eat State Fair Food Without Setting Foot in the State Fair
Whether or not you plan to attend this year’s fair, head to one of these Dallas–Fort Worth restaurants or barbecue joints for over-the-top fried treats.
Texpats
September 21, 2021
A New Cookbook Translates Italian Flavors for Texan Kitchens
Boerne's Laurel Evans has made a career of teaching Italians about American cuisine. With ‘Liguria,’ she's out to prove that Italians eat more than pizza and pasta.
Food & Drink
September 20, 2021
Restaurant Workers Are Sick and Tired of Asking Politely
With delta infections surging and local governments unable to enforce mask regulations, restaurant personnel have become reluctant de facto enforcers.
Libations
September 17, 2021
Dry Creek Cafe, an Old-school Dive Bar on Lake Austin, Is Closing After 68 Years
You’ve got until October 31 to stop by for a cold one.
Libations
September 17, 2021
Tejano-Led Breweries Are Serving Up a Tex-Mex Craft Beer Revolution
With beer that reflects their heritage, new makers are winning awards—and winning over folks new to craft brews.
Food & Drink
September 15, 2021
Remembering Dotty Griffith, Pioneering Food Journalist
Over a career spanning three decades, Griffith chronicled the evolution of Texas from a culinary backwater to a major player on the national scene.
Food & Drink
September 14, 2021
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our October Issue
What to order for takeout at restaurants around the state, plus some pro tips.
Being Texan
September 12, 2021
The Great Corny Dog Feud
For almost eighty years, the name “Fletcher’s” has drawn state fair visitors. After a dramatic feud—and a pandemic—the family’s banner will fly again.
Food & Drink
September 9, 2021
A Texas Chef Is One of the Best in the Country, Says ‘Food and Wine’
The magazine honors Fermín Núñez, the chef behind Austin’s Suerte, for the second time.
Music
September 9, 2021
A Vain Attempt to Justify Selena Gomez’s $30 Ice Cream Sundae
Does simply putting the Grand Prairie star’s name on some ice cream inherently raise its value? An investigation.
Food & Drink
September 6, 2021
At Popfancy, Houston’s Anime and K-pop Fans Get Their Just Desserts
Pop-culture and popsicle fans come from around the state, often dressed in character, to taste themed treats.
Music
September 3, 2021
TM Recommends: Listen to St. Vincent Covering Metallica
Plus: The simple pleasure of H-E-B’s tres leches cake and emerging Houston-raised artist Zach Person’s debut album.
Food & Drink
September 2, 2021
An East Village Taqueria Bridges the Gap Between Texpats and Other New Yorkers
Yellow Rose offers veggie-forward dishes, authentic barbacoa, and lengua—in Texas-size portions.
Food & Drink
August 31, 2021
How a Houston Restaurateur Built an Empire on All-Day Breakfast
Locals and tourists alike wait in lines that circle the block to eat at the Breakfast Klub. But Marcus Davis is serving much more than wings and waffles.
Books
August 27, 2021
Chef Jesse Griffiths Is Begging You to Eat Wild Hog
The owner of Austin’s Dai Due has crafted a thorough, beautifully photographed new guide to hunting, preparing, and cooking wild hog.
Business
August 26, 2021
Inside the High-Stakes Hustle of Small-Business Salsa
For a small salsa company to succeed, it takes a lot more than a Texan grandmother's recipe for great dip.
Books
August 25, 2021
A Joyful New Read Celebrates Galveston’s Bygone Black-Owned Restaurants
Part historical text, part recipe book, ‘Lost Restaurants’ memorializes the self-made entrepreneurs who uplifted the island during its years of segregation.
Books
August 20, 2021
TM Recommends: Read a Dane’s Assessment of Texas Culture
Plus: Some yummy Mexican pastries in Austin and an early collection of Sandra Cisneros poetry.
Food & Drink
August 18, 2021
Dudley’s Cajun Cafe Will Never Be the Same—And That’s Okay
To survive the pandemic, the beloved Longview restaurant had to evolve. As a waiter there, I did too.
Best Thing In Texas
August 12, 2021
Patrick Mahomes Is Bringing His Love of Whataburger to Kansas City
Most Texans miss Whataburger when they leave the state. Not many of them are in a position to open their own.
Food & Drink
August 12, 2021
Traditional Italian Gelato Has Arrived in Blanco, With One Crucial Ingredient
The milk from a herd of 251 water buffalo powers Orobianco Italian Creamery, which serves locally inspired flavors and, soon, fresh mozzarella.
Food & Drink
August 6, 2021
HTeaO Is Taking Over Texas, 51 Ounces at a Time
The Amarillo-based chain sells iced tea, and (almost) only iced tea. But it's in HTeaO's simplicity that we find its brilliance.
Tacos
August 3, 2021
Birria and Brisket Tacos, Plus a Truly Stellar Burrito, Make Starr Barbecue a Gem
This Rio Grande City smoke shack has barbecue in its name, but its Mexican dishes really shine.
Food & Drink
August 3, 2021
Recipe: Blueberry Coffee Cake With Sweet Corn Ice Cream
Pastry chef Maggie Huff, of Dallas's Homewood, crafted this summery treat to serve as a dessert or with your morning joe.
Food & Drink
July 30, 2021
Maybe the Topo Chico Shortage Is a Good Thing
Let's take advantage of this forced break between Texans and our Topo, and test out sparkling water brands that are—I hate to say it—even better.
Food & Drink
July 29, 2021
Dallas Steakhouses Were Always Going to End Up Serving $1,000 Gold-Wrapped Slabs of Meat
Chef Nusret Gökçe, better known as Salt Bae, has brought his specific blend of showmanship to the beef capital of the world.
Style & Design
July 28, 2021
All of H-E-B’s New Scented Candles, From Butter Tortilla to Two-Bite Brownies, Ranked
We’re all very impressed with H-E-B’s ability to go viral with a new product line, but how do these things actually smell?
Food & Drink
July 26, 2021
How Food Halls Are Changing the Way Texans Dine
From small towns to big cities, these community-focused culinary concepts are serving up food for thought for chefs, developers, and customers alike.
Sports
July 26, 2021
The Biggest, Meatiest, Most Texan of All Stadium Foods
We combed ballparks and stadiums for the best concessions this state has to offer.
Food & Drink
July 23, 2021
Nothing Will Stand Between This San Antonio Woman and Her Favorite Blue Bell Flavor
Rebecca Muehl is on a crusade to get the ice cream company to sell Krazy Kookie Dough year-round.
Tacos
July 22, 2021
Farewell to El Paso’s H&H Car Wash and Coffee Shop
At this old-school spot, you could get your dusty pickup washed while munching on a taco or an omelet.
Food & Drink
July 19, 2021
The 8 Best Vegan Quesos in Texas
These cashew-based quesos held up to my memories of their cheesy predecessors.
Food & Drink
July 15, 2021
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our August 2021 Issue
Texas Monthly adds and updates approximately sixty restaurant listings to our Dining Guide each month. There’s limited space in the print issue, but the entire searchable guide to the best of Texas cuisine is at your fingertips online!Below are a few highlights from the new restaurants reviewed in our
Texpats
July 12, 2021
How the Kolache Kings of NYC Sold Confused New Yorkers on the Czech-Tex Treat
“There was a really long time where people would come in and ask for a muffin.”
Food & Drink
July 3, 2021
The Cluck Stops Here: Texas Restaurants and Bars Struggle to Sell Cheap Chicken Wings
A surge in post-pandemic revelry and lingering aftershocks from the February freeze have made the ubiquitous bar snack a pricey delicacy.
Food & Drink
July 2, 2021
When You Wish Upon a Meal
With her Disney dinner parties for grown-ups, Dallas-area blogger Katie-Rose Watson attempts to recapture the joy of the Magic Kingdom on a plate.
Food & Drink
June 30, 2021
The Great Whataburger vs. Wendy’s Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Face-off
Four of the best ingredients on Earth. One true champion?
Tacos
June 30, 2021
The Phorrito at Cris and John Is Everything You Never Knew You Needed
The Dallas Viet-Mex joint serves up one-of-a-kind delights, from boba horchata to a burrito stuffed with pho fixings.
Business
June 29, 2021
New Luby’s Owner Won’t Tear Up the Menu (or Hold the Mayo)
The Chicago investor buying 32 of the beloved and beleaguered Texas cafeteria chain's remaining locations says the "food is not the problem.”
Food & Drink
June 15, 2021
Frosty Paletas Put Summer’s Heat on Ice
Find happiness on a stick at these five Texas paleterías.