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José R. Ralat is Texas Monthly's taco editor, writing about tacos and Mexican food. He is the author of American Tacos: A History & Guide. Ralat has written for EaterImbibeDallas ObserverD Magazine, ViceCowboys & Indians magazine, Gravy, and other national and regional online and print media outlets. Ralat is also a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and serves on the advisory board of Foodways Texas. In 2022, he won a James Beard award for his Tex-Mexplainer column.

294 Articles

Tacos|
October 8, 2022

What Your Favorite Mexican Ice Cream Says About You

From mamey to nuez, the varied flavors found at Mexican ice cream shops around the state make for a pretty accurate personality test.

Food & Drink|
March 7, 2022

New and Noteworthy Spots to Dine in Austin During SXSW 2022

After two years, the festival makes its glorious return to the Capital City, and the dining scene is a little different but no less enticing.

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