Tacos
November 18, 2020
Taqueria Spotlight: Elemi
This gem of a restaurant in El Paso keeps tortilla traditions alive.
Food & Drink
Find Texas food and drink news and reviews on restaurants, recipes, fine dining and more
Tacos
November 18, 2020
Taqueria Spotlight: The Jerk Shack
Nicole Blaque stands out in San Antonio with her one-of-a-kind Jamaican tacos.
Tacos
November 18, 2020
Taqueria Spotlight: Revolver Taco Lounge
Dallas's Regino “Gino” Rojas stands out in Texas for his wildly creative food and his willingness to take risks (who says you can’t open a new restaurant concept during a pandemic?).
Tacos
November 18, 2020
Taqueria Spotlight: Carnitas Lonja
San Antonio's Alejandro Paredes helped changed the scene by focusing on one kind of taco.
Tacos
November 18, 2020
On the Taco Trail: Cuantos Tacos in Austin Boasts “Mexico City-Style Street Tacos”
The Austin trailer is one of the few Texas trucks that sell legitimate Mexico City–style street tacos.
Libations
November 18, 2020
12 Texas Wines for the Holiday Season
These festive wines will cheer up any holiday table—and they're perfect for toasting the end of 2020.
Dining Guide
November 18, 2020
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our December 2020 Issue
What to order for takeout (plus pro tips) at restaurants around the state.
Business
November 12, 2020
A New Plano Company’s Business Model: Buying Snacks at Buc-ee’s, Then Shipping Them to Texpats Worldwide
The Beaver nominally approves.
Pat’s Pick
November 6, 2020
Party of None: What I Miss About Restaurants
After her four decades of dining across Texas came to a halt in the pandemic, Pat Sharpe realizes that what makes a meal special goes way beyond the food.
Recipes
October 30, 2020
Truth Barbeque’s Triple Chocolate Cake
Leonard Botello IV shares a longtime family recipe that’s become a staple at the Houston joint.
Libations
October 29, 2020
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Texas Wine
The Southwest—not California—was the birthplace of the U.S. wine industry; the Panhandle—not the Hill Country—is where Texas grapes grow best; and other little-known facts.
Food & Drink
October 29, 2020
The Hidden History of Peri Peri Chicken
Originally from South Africa and Portugal, the peppery, lemony dish is now beloved by Texas Muslims. To understand why, you have to go back four hundred years.
Libations
October 26, 2020
Comfort Yourself With German Food Across Texas This Fall
Schnitzel, steins, and social distancing through Oktoberfest and beyond.
Tacos
October 22, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Dallas’s Taco Scene Is Booming
Plus, we raise our eyebrows at Ina Garten's enchilada recipe.
Dining Guide
October 20, 2020
Dining Guide: Highlights From Our November 2020 Issue
What to order for takeout (plus pro tips) at restaurants around the state.
Recipes
October 20, 2020
Instant Pot Queso Mac and Cheese
Yes, this is as good as it sounds. The secret, Tex-ifying ingredient? Spicy sausage!
Food & Drink
October 19, 2020
The Fajita Burger at Ninfa’s Is One of the Best in Texas—and It Came to a Chef in a Dream
Chef Alex Padilla skipped lunch one day, then nodded off. The result is an enormous, one-of-a-kind Tex-Mex burger.
Tacos
October 14, 2020
Are Japanese Tacos the Next Big Thing in Texas?
Two new Dallas concepts expertly combine Asian and Mexican flavors and methods, and a new concept from the chefs at Mixtli, in San Antonio, will soon do the same.
Libations
October 14, 2020
Has Texas Developed Its Own Style of Bourbon?
These five new grain-to-glass releases are proof that the state’s still-young whiskey industry is developing a bold regional profile.
Recipes
October 9, 2020
Huevos Rancheros Grits Casserole From ‘Tailgreat’
Let chef John Currence show you how to tailgate at home—even though he's pulling for the wrong SEC team.
Tacos
October 8, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Pumpkin Spice Margaritas May Be the Scariest Thing This Halloween
Taco Cabana has gone too far.
Recipes
October 8, 2020
Recipe: Thai Omelet Breakfast Tacos From ‘Thai Fresh: The Cookbook’
Chef Jam Sanitchat's first recipe collection is based on her many years of teaching Thai cooking and running a South Austin staple.
Tex-Mexplainer
October 6, 2020
Tex-Mexplainer: Pan de Muerto Is a Cross-cultural Taste of History
Ancient, colonial, and contemporary traditions are woven together in Dia de Los Muertos—and baked into the holiday's signature bread.
Tacos
September 29, 2020
Gather Your Friends and Try a Two-Foot-Long Machete Quesadilla at These Four Austin Trailers
The Mexico City dish remains rare in Texas, but it's starting to take off in Austin.
Tacos
September 24, 2020
Taco News Roundup: San Antonio Celebrates Its First Taco Week
Plus: an absurd device that promises to make eating a burrito easier, and Taco Bell's jalapeño pinot noir.
Tacos
September 22, 2020
How to Get Your Taco Fix Safely During the Pandemic
Nine tips for sampling the state's taco scene without jeopardizing your health or anyone else’s.
Recipes
September 21, 2020
Instant Pot Texas Pot Roast With Sweet Potatoes
Shiner, jalapeños, fish sauce, and sweet onion put a Texas stamp on this easy, comforting dish.
Food & Drink
September 10, 2020
Tony Vallone, Houston’s Legendary Restaurateur, Dies at 75
For decades, his elegant flagship restaurant, Tony’s, was the place to see and be seen.
Tacos
September 10, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Get Your Texas Taco Merch, From Stickers to a Bun B T-Shirt
Plus: a cheesy dish that's half pizza, half quesadilla.
Tacos
September 7, 2020
This Fort Worth Dessert Shop Has Perfected the Paleta
Alma’s Paleteria stands out for its emphasis on fresh, natural ingredients.
Food & Drink
September 3, 2020
This Plant-Based Chili Has No Meat (or Beans)
Meat substitutes such as Beyond Meat keep growing in popularity, so we re-created a Texas bowl of red—no beef involved.
Tacos
August 31, 2020
Tex-Mexplainer: The History Behind Mexico’s Most Patriotic Meal, Chile en Nogada
Plus, our recipe for the celebratory dish.
Tacos
August 27, 2020
Taco News Roundup: The World May Be Burning, but at Least Taco Cabana Has Six New Margarita Flavors
Plus: a new Mexican sushi option in San Antonio, Lubbock's best breakfast tacos, and tacos versus pumpkin spice.
Tacos
August 25, 2020
Seven Ways to Get Your Hatch Chile Fix Now
Including cookies and beer.
Tacos
August 24, 2020
The Dirty Reason Why a San Antonio Tortilla Company Has “Sanitary” in its Name
For decades, many Texans accepted racist stereotypes that Mexican food was unsafe. Businesses had to emphasize their cleanliness to survive.
Food & Drink
August 19, 2020
The Better Beef Buying Guide
A growing number of independent specialty shops around the state offer tightly curated selections from local producers.
Recipes
August 14, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Martini That’s Ready When You Are
You’ll always be ready for cocktail time with this make-ahead batch recipe from Houston Eaves, of San Antonio’s Esquire Tavern.
Tacos
August 14, 2020
Tex-Mexplainer: Nixtamalization Is the 3,500-Year-Old Secret to Great Tortillas
More and more Texas chefs are reconnecting with their roots by making artisan tortillas from scratch.
Tacos
August 13, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Birria Bao, Carnitas Pizza, and the “One-Chip Challenge”
Plus: actor Danny Trejo urges struggling restaurant owners to “stay strong.”
Food & Drink
August 12, 2020
The Quest for Better Beef
Vegans want to end the killing of animals. Scientists say livestock are accelerating climate change. COVID-19 is ravaging meat-packers. Texas beef is under fire—but all across the industry, from the pasture to the butcher case, a vision of more sustainable burgers and briskets is beginning to come into focus.
Libations
August 11, 2020
As if 2020 Weren’t Bad Enough, We Are Now Running Out of Dr Pepper
A good can is hard to find.
Tacos
August 10, 2020
This Restaurant Reimagines El Paso’s Favorite Taco
The flautas ahogadas at Tacoholics are bathed in salsa verde, drizzled with a zippy crema, and sprinkled with queso asadero.
Recipes
August 7, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Southern Sipper With a Kick
For the Old Pepper, acclaimed Houston bartender Alba Huerta takes bourbon and spices it up.
Libations
August 6, 2020
How to Pair Wine and Tacos: Advice From a Sommelier
It’s time to think beyond beer and margaritas, says Suerte wine director Celia Pellegrini.
Recipes
August 3, 2020
Instant Pot Peach or Fig Jam
It's easier than you think—just leave the peels on for natural thickening when using those Texas peaches.
Tacos
August 3, 2020
Find a Taste of the Tropics at This East Texas Taqueria
One of the nation’s only Mexican-Chamorro fusion restaurants, C Rojo’s serves tacos brimming with mangoes, pineapples, and even coconut.
Recipes
July 31, 2020
TM Happy Hour: A Classic Gin Cocktail
Bill Norris, of Alamo Drafthouse and Midnight Cowboy, pours one out for the Pegu Club, the beloved New York cocktail mecca that has permanently closed in the wake of COVID-19.
Politics & Policy
July 30, 2020
Texas Chefs: If Bill Doesn’t Pass, Many Restaurants Will Close for Good
Kevin Fink, Chris Shepherd, and others are lobbying lawmakers to pass the $120 billion grant program that has bipartisan support.
Tacos
July 30, 2020
Taco News Roundup: Ghost Kitchens and Birthday Taco Platters
Plus: a bizarre Trump campaign ad accuses Democrats of "taking away tacos."
Tex-Mexplainer
July 29, 2020
Tex-Mexplainer: Huitlacoche Is Misunderstood, but It Should Be Prized
The truffle of Mexico, this culinary delicacy—sometimes called "black gold"—is treasured by taqueros and chefs.