José R. Ralat, Contributor at Texas Monthly – Page 6 of 6

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. José has written for Eater, Imbibe, Dallas Observer, D Magazine, Vice, Cowboys & Indians magazine, Gravy, and other national and regional online and print media outlets. José is also a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists and serves on the advisory board of Foodways Texas.

258 Articles

Garcias Mexican Food Pork Chop Taco taco of week

October 8, 2019

Taco of the Week: The Pork Chop Taco at Garcia’s Mexican Food

You can cut meat from the bone before you eat, but it’s better to go all in with this San Antonio staple.

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Tacos vs Burritos Illustration

September 30, 2019

Burritos Are Indeed Tacos

Blasphemy? Far from it. Allow me to fill you in.

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Tortilla components

February 21, 2018

Does a Great Taco Require a Handmade Tortilla?

Restaurants that make tortillas in-house have to get it right, like the new Dai Due Taqueria in Austin.

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November 22, 2017

Flautas Are Tacos Too

They’re rolled, they’re fried, and they’re delicious. And they deserve your respect.

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November 18, 2015

The Meat of It

Let the vast universe of succulent cuts, chewy entrails, and cooking techniques be a mystery to you no more.

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November 18, 2015

Buen Provecho

A devotee’s long-awaited taco crawl through Mexico City.

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November 16, 2015

13 Great Tacos in El Paso

A border taco run that finds there is more to the city than Chico’s Tacos.

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April 3, 2015

15 Great Tacos in Dallas & Fort Worth

A taco tour of Dallas and Fort Worth, from Big D’s Oak Cliff and the Bishop Arts District neighborhoods to Cowtown’s Northside and West 7th strip.

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