Tacos
March 31, 2020
Taco of the Week: Birria Quesitacos at El Remedio
At this San Antonio taco trailer, everything is better with cheese.
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Taco editor José R. Ralat covers Tex-Mex and Mexican cuisine with reviews, profiles, and trend pieces
Tacos
March 26, 2020
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 BuenoOur How to Support Your
Tacos
March 24, 2020
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.
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March 19, 2020
How to Support Your Favorite Taquerias and Mexican Restaurants
Show your local joints some taco love during this crisis. They need it.
Tacos
March 18, 2020
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?
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March 17, 2020
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.
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March 10, 2020
Taco of the Week: Tacos Ahogados at Maskaras Mexican Grill
The lucha-libre-themed Dallas taqueria offers Guadalajaran-style dishes and specialties.
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March 4, 2020
T-Ghost BBQ Serves Silky, Tender Barbacoa Tacos in the Valley
Joshua and Myra Guerrero’s food truck embraces new barbecue ideas from across the state.
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March 3, 2020
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.
Tacos
February 25, 2020
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.
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February 18, 2020
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.
Tacos
February 18, 2020
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.
Tacos
February 12, 2020
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.
Tacos
February 11, 2020
Taco of the Week: Enchilada Potosina at Nixta Taqueria
This Austin taco shop proves that a great taco takes time.
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February 5, 2020
La Pantera Tacos y Mas Makes Tex-Mex Comfort Food From Panther City BBQ
One of Fort Worth’s best barbecue joints now transforms into a taco shop at night.
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February 4, 2020
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.
Tacos
January 29, 2020
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.
Tacos
January 28, 2020
Taco of the Week: Tacos Potosinos at the Plaza Mexican Restaurant
This eatery, in the Texas Panhandle town of Childress, does fried tacos right.
Pat’s Pick
January 22, 2020
Nixta Takes Tacos to the Next Level
After working at such restaurants as Pujol, in Mexico City, chef Edgar Rico brings his masa talents to East Austin.
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January 21, 2020
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.
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January 16, 2020
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.
Tacos
January 14, 2020
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.
Tacos
January 14, 2020
Taco Cabana Closes 19 Locations in Texas
Houston and North Texas see the most closures as the chain shuts down underperforming stores.
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January 8, 2020
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.
Tacos
January 7, 2020
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.
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December 31, 2019
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.
Tacos
December 31, 2019
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.
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December 27, 2019
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.
Tacos
December 24, 2019
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.
Tacos
December 23, 2019
Eight Texas Taco Couture Brands
How to wear your love for tacos on your sleeve, your feet, or even on a fanny pack.
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December 18, 2019
Three Vegetarian Tacos We Love
Poblanos, cauliflower, kale, and other delights have the starring role in these inventive offerings.
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December 17, 2019
Taco of the Week: Carne Guisada at Two Amigos Taqueria
A Waxahachie institution serves a great version of the South Texas specialty.
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December 10, 2019
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.
Tacos
December 9, 2019
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.
Tacos
December 4, 2019
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.
Tacos
December 3, 2019
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.
Books
December 2, 2019
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.’
Tacos
November 26, 2019
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.
Tacos
November 19, 2019
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.
Tacos
November 15, 2019
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.
Tacos
November 12, 2019
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.
Tacos
November 6, 2019
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.
Tacos
November 5, 2019
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.
Tacos
October 30, 2019
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.
Tacos
October 29, 2019
Taco of the Week: Discada at Discada
A northern Mexican specialty gets a Mexico City twist in Central Texas.
The National Podcast of Texas
October 28, 2019
‘United Tacos of America’s’ Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece on Texas’s Top Taco City and the Great Burrito Debate
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, the hosts of the El Rey series discuss the remarkable ways this humble dish brings people together.
Tacos
October 22, 2019
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.
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October 18, 2019
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.
Tacos
October 15, 2019
Taco of the Week: The Chile Relleno Taco at Del Sur Tacos
The new Dallas taqueria serves this not-so-usual taco de guisado.
Film & TV
October 14, 2019
In ‘United Tacos of America,’ Austin Duo Go on the Ultimate Road Trip
Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece connect tacos with community issues in their new show on Robert Rodriguez's El Rey Network.